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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Clovishound" data-source="post: 845332" data-attributes="member: 50197">The other thing about them is they are an inexpensive way to discover how much you might use something like this, and what features you might like, or not like. If you find you use one a lot, you may decide later that you want a heavier duty model, or perhaps a different style. You will be in a much better position to decide what you want at that point, for a little more than the cost of a fast food lunch. I have a much heavier duty fabric cover that fits my camera with a shorter lens. I actually prefer the disposable one, although the large one is a little awkward with a short lens. Still, it is usable. FYI, I don't use these often. I keep a couple in my bag in case an unexpected rainstorm shows up, although it works well enough that I am comfortable planning on using it when I know it's going to be raining. Full disclosure, I am not comfortable using any of these in a heavy downpour. If nothing else, the front element of the lens is only protected by the lens hood. That's fine in a light to moderate rain, without heavy wind from the front quarter, but not for heavy rain and/or stiff winds. Having said all that, this is far better than relying on the camera/lens weather sealing in an emergency downpour situation, and that's one of the reasons I always carry a couple when I'm out shooting.</blockquote>