[0.55 lb] The Newswear long lens rain poncho is a must-have, especially when most of your assignments are outdoors. Not only that is protects your gear, but also it is easy to use. It fits perfectly on to the camera and lens, allowing you to still have a good grip on them at the same time. With its nylon fabric design, you don't have to worry anymore about your gear getting wet or dirty.

[Black] I'm now on my second one of these, after unfortunately losing the first one while on documentary shoot in the jungles of India. This poncho is easily one of the best investments you'll ever make for your kit. It allows you to see and access your entire bag, while keeping you and your gear dry as a bone. I've mixed and boomed in the poncho everywhere, in every kind of downpour, from cold windy city streets, to tropical rain forests, to the walkways below Niagara Falls. It's never failed. You do, however, have to get used to the rest of the crew referring to you as Darth Vader, or Guy From Unbreakable. But hey, they're wet; I'm dry. Pretty sure I get the last laugh every time.

[0.55 lb] This is the best way to carry your gear in numerous different situations. I'm currently a photojournalist student after freelancing for a couple years and have 5 different bags to show for it. The Newswear is the BEST solution. If you're not in action, it can be carried like a shoulder bag, without the bulk and hugs your body. Although the straps are not padded, I've never carried so much gear so comfortably. You can also easily drive with it on. Great for transporting all your gear if you have a 1 cam system. Great for wearing/carrying all your gear with a 2 cam system and one body is tucked away. The body pocket is big enough for a D4 and my sync cable with room to spare. You can totally hold two prosumer bodies without their grips as well. I've also carried my gripped d800 WITH a small prime on it (AF-D models) in that pocket. The telephoto pocket is roomy for my 70-200mm 2.8. One of the two side pockets are big enough to carry two SB-910 flashes when they're L-shaped. The other pocket can carry my 16-35mm f/4 AND my 24-70mm without hoods on their sides. I've also shoved my Tascam DR-40 and a Rode Mic in their. Meaning, this works great for visual journalist. I accidentally purchased the small press pouch. I did want a second pouch for my headphones but the press pouch is for a belt system than the chestvest. All told, I love it. Each pocket has a flap pocket for cleaning cloths, batteries, notebooks, pens, phone, business cards, memory cards... you get the idea. I look forward to memorizing where everything is as this system is built for speed.

[Yes] The Newswear long lens rain poncho is a must-have, especially when most of your assignments are outdoors. Not only that is protects your gear, but also it is easy to use. It fits perfectly on to the camera and lens, allowing you to still have a good grip on them at the same time. With its nylon fabric design, you don't have to worry anymore about your gear getting wet or dirty.

[Yes] I was looking for something easier to carry additional equipment when shooting sports photography assignments. I ran into a friend who shoots for Getty Images at a college game we were both covering. After looking this over and getting his opinion of it, I purchased this from B&H after looking for it on several other sites due to pricing and availability. It is great for hauling extra gear-batteries, lens, body, flash head, LED light and doesn't get in the way when filled with the gear.

[Yes] I recently started doing extreme weather live hits with a national network and knew I would encounter heavy downpours at some point. Fortunately, we've been setting up under overhangs or near doorways. The southeast hurricane season is fast approaching. Plus, taking on another project, and hearing rumors that the job required working in the rain, it was time to make a purchase to protect my investment. I'm satisfied with Sachtler Rain Poncho. Goes on easily. Conveniently stores away. However, I have the Betso Bowtie Fins on the front of my bag. So, the front edge of the poncho sits a little higher. Not a problem at all. Thanks Sachtler and B&H!

[Yes] Very good quality and beautiful colour

[0.55 lb] Very easy to pack, easy to unpack, easy to use. A protection gear you must-have when hiking and photographing in rainy and humid places, like the jungle, moors and mountains. Just love it!

[Yes] I had two shoots in the rain recently- one with this poncho (not good) and one with it (good). It kept me and my mixer dry, it was easy to put on and take off, and it felt kind of like a big jacket, much better than I expected. Folds up pretty small so easy to bring with me for future work.

[Black] It went on very easy. It fit perfect, It did what it was supposed to do, it kept the rain off the camera. All in all. I gave it a five, do to the fact i used my 1.4 extender and it work great. John J. Coleman