Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Rain Shell M - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(60 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 60 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Star
0
79%of customers recommend this product.
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27 out of
34)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Rain Shell M - Black
Customer Rating
3
Good design, not waterproof enough for a rain cover
on May 14, 2020
Posted by: Dan
The design is perfect for hiking, however it is not waterproof enough to protect my camera in wet weather other than showers as the fabric wets out and stays wet for a long time, holding moisture near the camera body. If this came with a better membrane and perhaps a plastic window in the back it would make this cover unbeatable. Considering pairing it with a plastic shower cap to increase the waterproofness.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Did Well In a Diverse Climate
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: Nick
I bought this shell before a trip to Iceland. I choose the large size for a Nikon D5100 with a Sigma superzoom lens. While the cover was too big for the equipment, I actually preferred this. The extra space allowed my hand to be inside the cover operating the controls while it poured rain in windy conditions. I have a shoulder strap that screws into the bottom of the camera body so it was in a good position for hiking in rain. My only complaint is the cover would slip off the end of the lens and crop into the corners of my shot. If I forgot to lock the lens prior to installing the cover, I would have to find shelter to take it off and try again.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Misleading size guide chart
on April 15, 2023
Posted by: ayuiop
from Taiwan
Mirrorless with telephoto lens should be advise to get larger one. The chart is misleading for inexperienced customer
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
quality on point, weird design
on October 13, 2022
Posted by: ethan
from Salt Lake, UT
Quality is top tear as always with PD, very waterpoof and abrasion resistant. even slightly cushioned. unfortunately however, it is just not that practical with the lack of a hole for the view finder. yes, you can put this on your camera, clip it on your PD capture and walk through a monsoon with at most only slight moisture gathering around the bottom where the capture attaches, i know because of a 10+ hour hike i did in the pouring rain with this on my hip. loved this about it. but if you want to take pictures in the rain, this is a no go and that is what i wanted to do with it. also, i do not recommend using this with a zoom lens of course, you will not be able to zoom with it on. i just wish there was some sort of opening for the back of the camera, even if it only opens enough for the view finder.
instead of this product, either get a clear disposable cover, or invest in a weather sealed camera and lens... which is what i ended up doing.
instead of this product, either get a clear disposable cover, or invest in a weather sealed camera and lens... which is what i ended up doing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Does the trick with some care
on September 9, 2022
Posted by: Frank
from Montréal
I originally bought the medium but it was too small. Go bigger (I own a Nikon Z6 and use it mostly with a 24-70 or 70-200). It really serves its purpose but be careful: it often gets in the picture… and the constant flip up and down to take pictures is a bit tiring. At least the protection level is good.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Not something I would try to shoot with on the camera BUT...
on December 21, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
I have a rain cover for my camera if I need to shoot in the rain, this isn't it BUT I love this thing! This fits nicely over my D850 body with the 28-70 or 28-300 on. It is perfect for the added protection when I'm out in the elements and I want to keep my camera dry and clean while hiking to the location. It attaches easily to the bottom plate or to the strap and hangs out of the way when not in use. This has become an integral part of my gear..
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Sleek and practical
on June 22, 2020
Posted by: Sammy
I have the medium sized fit. It's made of great quality materials and it fits very snug with my Fuji XT3 with most of my lenses, with the 100-400 mm lens being just a little bit. I love this product. It's a fantastic design.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great layer of protection
on September 11, 2022
Posted by: Thomas
from Alabama
I got the medium shell to add a layer of protection when I’m out hiking in he rainy season. Fits over an A7C + Sigma 105 macro + lens hood with ease, but would need a larger shell for anything bigger. I typically have the shell hooked around the lens with the elastic loop, back cinched up and on my shoulder’s capture clip. Easy enough to remove the entire shell and let it hang off the lens to access all the controls, a little awkward if you want to shoot with the shell on. Definitely worth the added peace of mind when it starts raining.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design