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About RainBreak

A rainy day is like a magic wand for outdoor photographers. It removes contrast, softens the light, and saturates the foliage. It’s great for street photographers, too, especially at night. The wet streets reflect the street and car lights. But photographing in the rain presents problems for you and your gear. The RainBreak solves these issues. The RainBreak features a unique double-ball articulating arm that allows infinite adjustment by loosening a single knob. The aluminum clamp fits any tripod leg up to 2 1/8 inches (54 mm) in diameter. Ribbed plastic inserts on the clamp allow it to grip securely without marring the tripod leg. The RainBreak uses a compact folding umbrella (included), so it packs up small. Total weight for everything (the clamping mechanism and umbrella) is less than 16 ounces. The biggest difference between the RainBreak and all other umbrella-mounting systems is that the RainBreak does not have a clamp or knob that holds the umbrella in place. This is extremely important, as any system that employs such a device will not work well for photography. If the umbrella remains attached to the tripod during the actual exposure, vibrations from the rain or wind can cause the camera to move during the exposure, resulting in blurry photos. You must remove the umbrella from the tripod and handhold it during the actual exposure. The problem with all other systems is that it requires time and effort to remove the umbrella and clamping mechanism. Not only could you miss the shot, but also the process of removing the umbrella could cause the tripod to shift. The RainBreak solves this problem by utilizing an aluminum tube that holds the shaft of the umbrella in place while allowing you to remove it quickly with one hand when you’re ready to start the exposure. This system has the added benefit of allowing the umbrella to blow away in a strong gust of wind without tipping the tripod over in the process. Comes complete with umbrella and operating tips.