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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Kata
EAN: 0719821237822
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Kata
Manufacturer: Kata
Model: KT E-702
MPN: KT E-702
Publisher: Kata
Studio: Kata
Features:- Protection for digital or film SLR with or without booster or grip
- Access to all camera and lens controls via two side sleeves
- Full-length double zipper provides bottom closure when hand held or on a tripod
- Exterior made of highly durable, waterproof TST (Thermo Shield Technology)
- Stiff hood can be extended for use with longer zoom lenses
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The E-702 lets you continue shooting in harsh weather conditions. It slips quickly over the camera and is secured quickly and easily with the adjusters, and pull-cords. Two roomy sleeves provide easy access to all camera and lens controls, and the transparent TPU enables easy monitoring all the time. An adjustable PP hood fits a variety of lens diameters. A full-length double zippers enables complete closure when hand held or on a tripod. The E-702 fits all types of pro Digital / SLR cameras with or without booster or grip.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I recently purchased the KT-E702 elements cover and Kata E-704 Lens Sleeve Kit for a trip to a fairly remote rainforest in Hawaii (Hakalau). Setup and configuration was easy with a DSLR, and long lens. The conditions were rainy and warm (~25C), and I was handholding the camera. When it came time to shoot, the bag almost immediately fogged up. So much so that I wasn't able to see through the back of the bag. I started wiping the inside of the bag with my hand, but at that point, there was so much condensation accumulating inside the bag, it was a lost cause and I gave up shooting. I can only assume the condensation was a result of my hand in the bag, coupled with the extreme humidity outside? I will be experimenting with this setup again in cold, snowy winter conditions. Regardless, I was very disappointed in the performance of this product. I can only hope that I installed, or used the product incorrectly - otherwise, others would be providing similar feedback? I wanted you to be aware of this potential problem, as it cost me a day of shooting.
I contacted customer support of the problem. They suggested that some of their product testers had a similar experience, and the solution was to ensure that there was adequate ventilation through the bag - the left hand hole should be left open, or the zipper below the camera should remain partially open. In my situation, the left hand hole was open.
Rating:  -
Recently visited Costa Rica and my camera was well protected during the on and off down pours. Great product, easy to use.
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This rain protector is in keeping with the quality of Kata's other products that I own - solidly built and functional.
Rating:  -
The quality is pretty good, but it's kind of a pain to fit over over my camera and lens. It's too small to use with my Canon 200mm f/2. It has the length, but is too narrow to fit the diameter of the lens. They should have made the lens end larger. It would not only fit more lenses, it would make it easier to put the cover on all lenses. And it wouldn't add much to the weight, bulk, or expense of the cover.
It's also rather bulky, because it's so stiff.
I find myself using plastic bags more than this. They are easier to carry, since they fold up small, and fit more lenses.
UPDATE: I recently bought the Camera Rain Cover For Canon Models with lens combinations up to 13" long: XT XTi XSi 5D 10D 20D 30D 40D 300D 350D 400D 450D EOS 1Ds 1D 1V K2 T2 Ti XS Rebel, and find it much more useful than the Kata raincover. Easier to pack, and it fits my Canon 200mm f/2.0. And it's cheaper, too.
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Kata E-702 Large Digital SLR Camera Raincover
First time out with the raincover. It is a bit awkward and took some experimenting to adjust the cover over the lens. Huge downpour while shooting lions, tigers and bears. The camera remained dry. Some difficulty with access to the camera's controls and using the view finder. At this price point the cover is a best buy. Camera used: Nikon D60 with 18-55 and 55-200 lens.
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