Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia

Think Thank Photo has announced the release of the Hydrophobia 70-200 – a seam-sealed rain cover that fits around your lens and DSLR. Priced at £110, they can be purchased at www.snapperstuff.com/retailers

See full press release below...
Introducing the Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200

What is it? –Think Tank Photo’s new Hydrophobia™ 70-200 and the Hydrophobia™ Flash 70-200 with built-in flash protector are water-resistant, seam-sealed rain covers for 70-200 and smaller lenses.
How much will it cost?
Hydrophobia™ 70-200 is £101.20 inc VAT @ 17.5%
Hydrophobia™ Flash 70-200 is £109.60 inc VAT @ 17.5%
Where can I buy it? www.snapperstuff.com/retailers for full list of UK retailers
 
PRESS RELEASE – 25 January 2010
 
Following up on the acclaimed Hydrophobia™ 300-600 rain cover for larger lenses, Think Tank Photo announces the release of two water-resistant, seam-sealed rain covers for 70-200 and smaller lenses: the
Hydrophobia™ 70-200 and the Hydrophobia™ Flash 70-200 with built-in flash protector.
 
The rain covers have the following key features: 
• A clear window for viewing LCD and controls
• A fabric cover for the end of the lens.
• An eyepiece storage pocket (eyepieces sold separately)
• A detachable camera strap
• A breathable mesh bag for transportation and storage
 
They also feature side arm holes for focusing and accessing switches, allowing DSLRs to be turned vertically.  And now, without exposing their expensive bodies and lenses to the elements, photographers can change memory cards and batteries without taking off the rain covers.
 The key feature is that the camera strap attached to the camera does not have to be removed.
There is a camera strap attached to the Hydrophobia™ 70-200 that, combined with a strap that buckles under the lens, allows the camera to be carried by the rain cover.

 “The problem with other covers is that holes have to be cut into the top of the cover, and then using a special camera strap, the user has to unclip the camera strap from the camera, feeding it through the top of the cover,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo’s CEO and lead designer. “With theHydrophobia™ 70-200, we eliminated this problem by creating a system that automatically transfers the weight to the rain cover itself, while still keeping it water resistant.”
 The fabric used on the Hydrophobia™ is ten times as water resistant as normal fabric.  Instead of a “spray” coating, a “film” is applied to the underside of the fabric, as well as a tricot mesh to protect it, making it a far more impenetrable three-layer fabric.

In addition a waterproof tape is applied to all seams, providing an even more water resistant barrier. 
 For professionals and amateur SLR shooters with smaller lenses who can’t afford to lose a shot or to have their gear damaged, the Hydrophobia™ 70-200 and the Hydrophobia™ Flash 70-200 are powerful new tools for getting the shot in even the harshest conditions.
 
Specifications:
Hydrophobia 70-200
Dimensions: 19 x 43 x 14 cm  (7.5” W x 17” L x 5.5” D)
Weight (rain cover only):  272 g
 
Hydrophobia 70-200 Flash
Dimensions: 19 x 43 x 14 cm  (7.5” W x 17” L x 5.5” D)
Weight (rain cover only):  367 g