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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kevin Groocock" data-source="post: 1170935" data-attributes="member: 5701">A fool and his money are soon parted<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Not really suited for my needs. Designed mainly for use with camera on tripod. Fiddly to set up and appears too large for my outfit (Canon 400d and Sigma 175 - 500) needing rubber bands too hold lens cover down. A bit like a tea cosy. No way of using neck strap easily if hand holding. Noise reduction debatable as sounds very rustly. Becoming a puppeteer is becoming more attractive<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Needs to be set up before going out as it would be very awkward if weather changes requiring fitting rapidly. I think the use of a plastic bag and rubber bands is the alternative:t: Horses for courses but this item is not for me:-C</blockquote>