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Camera Essentials is exploring making rain poncho's for Stabilizers - we have made a small run of ponchos and are 'testing the water' :)

 

The Rain Poncho's are made of black waterproof-breathable fabric, and have two velcro 'access' flaps in the front for the stabilizer arm to emerge.

Otherwise, it's your basic Poncho, goes over the head and has a drawstring around the neck.

 

The Poncho is 36' from shoulder to front hem, and 42" shoulder to rear hem (longer in the back).

 

We didn't make it with a hood, just a drawstring at the neck. What would you prefer?

 

Here is the link to our website:

 

http://www.cameraessentials.com/stabilizer_camera_rain_covers.htm

 

 

Cheers, Patti Harrison

 

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Camera Essentials is exploring making rain poncho's for Stabilizers - we have made a small run of ponchos and are 'testing the water' :)

 

The Rain Poncho's are made of black waterproof-breathable fabric, and have two velcro 'access' flaps in the front for the stabilizer arm to emerge.

Otherwise, it's your basic Poncho, goes over the head and has a drawstring around the neck.

 

The Poncho is 36' from shoulder to front hem, and 42" shoulder to rear hem (longer in the back).

 

We didn't make it with a hood, just a drawstring at the neck. What would you prefer?

 

Here is the link to our website:

 

http://www.cameraessentials.com/stabilizer_camera_rain_covers.htm

 

 

Cheers, Patti Harrison

 

 

 

My first reaction to a poncho is that there would be too much loose material hanging that could potential interfere with the sled. I've always used a cheap XXXL Rain jacket that I've cut a hole in for the arm.

 

 

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Got a Columbia heavy duty rain jacket, i HAD to cut a hole in the side during a soccer match shoot, and then my wife sewed a hem around the cut out so it would not rip any longer. Works great, and there is nothing extra to interfere with the sled.

 

I love everything CE that I have, but a One side Poncho might not work in my particular case

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for front mount vests, just take it to REI and try on a few jackets until you find one where the socket block matches up to the pocket height...cut a slot in the pocket. Back mounted is a different story...why I was interested to try the poncho (can I call it a pedro?)

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This is what is great about the Forum - instant feedback! thanks everyone.

 

We have velcro underneath the arms instead of snaps, so you can use the poncho with a backmounted vest and velcro around the mount. Not so much chance of water coming inside if you raise your arms also.

 

Sounds like incorporating a hood is a good idea- use it or not....

 

I am collaborating with Jerry Hill on developing the rain poncho, so this first version is in it's prototype phase. Jerry will have the final version on his new website- coming soon.

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