We love the Peak Design products. As Travel Photographers we are always looking for products that work well in all conditions. In the past we have used weather-sealed DSLR cameras which at times have been drenched and have still performed well so we really haven't had the need for a raincover for our cameras. However, we are now mirrorless shooters and unfortunately they do not handle the rain as well as our previous cameras, as a matter of fact, the Sony A7r Camera body is not weather sealed at all. We've always carried a cheap rain cover that allows you to access the camera via side sleeves however we have found these to be extremely awkward at times and difficult to read the LCD screen when covered in droplets of water. So we were delighted when we saw the Peak Design Shell product.
The Peak Design shell protects your camera from water, snow, dust and abrasion, whether it’s in your hands, on the tripod, on your backpack or in your bag. The product is extremely well designed and well made. It has a unique form-fitting design using stretchy fabric with a waterproof membrane to keep your camera safe without adding bulk or impeding your workflow. Use Shell with the Capture Camera Clip or any Peak Design strap (sold separately) to keep your camera accessible in any environment.
The Peak Design shell protects your camera from water, snow, dust and abrasion, whether it’s in your hands, on the tripod, on your backpack or in your bag. The product is extremely well designed and well made. It has a unique form-fitting design using stretchy fabric with a waterproof membrane to keep your camera safe without adding bulk or impeding your workflow. Use Shell with the Capture Camera Clip or any Peak Design strap (sold separately) to keep your camera accessible in any environment.
Cameras come in endless shapes and sizes. With interchangeable lenses and accessories like battery grips and L-brackets, fortunately, Shell comes in 3 different sizes, each of which fits a wide range of camera bodies and lenses. It is made of a stretchy water-resistant fabric that cinches at both ends. Even if you frequently change lenses or use multiple camera bodies, there's probably a single Shell size that will solve your needs.
ULTRALIGHT, FORM-FITTING RAIN AND DUST COVER FOR ALL CAMERAS.
Available in 3 sizes for a snug fit with almost any camera/lens combo
STRETCHABLE
4-way stretch fabric is seam-taped to resist rain, snow, dust and abrasion
CONVENIENT
Access viewfinder and controls without removing
WORKS WITH CAPTURE® CAMERA CLIP OR STANDALONE
ANCHOR PORTS
Allow use with any Peak Design strap
SECURE
Completely cinches closed for safe camera stowage
SMALL FOOTPRINT
Packs down small into its built in storage pocket
WARRANTY
Lifetime guarantee
Here's a great video about the product -
Below is a guide to selecting the correct size Shell for your system -
If you've looked at the above charts and you still can't decide which shell to get then - 1. Keep in mind, for most camera/lens sizes there are 2 Shell sizes that will fit your camera. So, you really can't go wrong. 2. Shell is made to stretch and fit your camera snugly. For any given camera size, a smaller Shell will fit your camera more snugly and a larger Shell will have a baggier fit. 3. A tighter fit is better for carrying your camera in Capture since everything will be nice and snug. A looser fit is better if you plan to actively shoot with Shell in the rain since it will be quicker to pull Shell up and access your controls. 4. Even if you get the larger Shell size, it will be much more snug-fitting than other camera rain covers on the market. 5. Another advantage of picking the larger size is that you can cinch Shell closed all the way around your camera, even when using long lenses with hoods. 6. If you have a DSLR and a mirrorless camera, consider getting 2 Shells. You really don't want to use anything bigger than the small Shell for a mirrorless camera unless you want better access to a zoom lens. We've used this product for a couple of weeks now and it is brilliant when compared to other rain cover products that we've seen on the market. If you love the idea of walking in the rain and taking shots without the worry of your camera getting wet then this product should be near the top of your list of MUST HAVE'S especially for Travel and Landscape Photography. The Negatives - there always has to be a negative :-)
If you like this product or any other Peak Design product use our discount code to receive a 10%* discount. When checking out simply add the discount code 'PD10WIDESP' and your 10% discount will be applied. Note: *Cart total must be over USD$19.94 for the discount to work. Discount does not apply to bundle items or items that are already discounted. Prices are in USD. Free delivery for orders over USD$75.00 If you have any comments or questions about this product then we'd love to hear from you. If you liked this post you may also enjoy our Newsletter. You can receive new posts direct to your Inbox. Sign up here. |
