Camo types

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I almost always wear RealTree pants and shirt when I'm out in the field since it seems to be the most realistic camo for northeastern forests most of the year. Personally, I don't think there's any need to camo lenses or tripods, wildlife doesn't seem to fear inanimate objects. Camo clothing helps me get closer to "wild" wildlife, but most species seem to ignore something that resembles a black dead tree or limb. The only exception to that are bears since they're intelligent and curious. If you want to protect your equipment, by all means cover it, but I see no need to use any particular camo pattern -- just don't use the very white snow patterns.
 
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From my experience, I don't think it matters. I've used Lenscoat and used the same lens without and I don't think there's ever any difference. I use it mostly to protect the lens, although I have recently given up on it - I have found it holds too much moisture in wet, tropical climates and takes too long to dry. I'm trying an adhesive instead (eventually - I ordered it, now I need to try it LOL).
 
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Agreed, it doesn't matter that much. I've hunted my entire adult life and seen guys try all kinds of camo patterns. Anything that breaks up a hard-edged outline will work. Above all, animals perceive movement, so being still is the best camo of all. Try to stay in the shade whenever possible--that is the best natural camo.
 
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I purchased a lenscoat for my 500PF lens. Only had it on for a week and the stitching started coming apart on the section that has the clear plastic bit that covers the switches. Maybe that section of the lens rubbed against my jeans whilst walking with the lens. For the cost (AUD165) I wasn't too impressed. Anyhow I contacted the company here in Australia that supplies the product from the US and was sent a replacement part, which was good...so customer service is very good. Other sections of the lenscoat are also showing signs of fraying too.
 
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I tossed the Lenscoat I had on my 200-500 because it was simply too bulky. I have a nice padded case for the lens, but I could hardly get the lens in and out of the case with the Lenscoat on. Went with the camo adhesive Steve mentioned. Lost a little bump protection for the lens, but at least I can get it out of the case and onto the camera now.
 
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guitarman67 said:
I purchased a lenscoat for my 500PF lens. Only had it on for a week and the stitching started coming apart on the section that has the clear plastic bit that covers the switches. Maybe that section of the lens rubbed against my jeans whilst walking with the lens. For the cost (AUD165) I wasn't too impressed. Anyhow I contacted the company here in Australia that supplies the product from the US and was sent a replacement part, which was good...so customer service is very good. Other sections of the lenscoat are also showing signs of fraying too.
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I had similar trouble with LensCoat and they wanted to sell me a new piece for 1/2 the total cost. I bought a RolanPro from Amazon for my 500 f5.6 PF and couldn't be happier. I also like the Outdoor Photography Gear from the UK. Prices with shipping are less than LensCoat.
 
Real Tree Max4 is the camo of choice for the die hard waterfowl hunters I know. Not sure if it matters very much on lens coat. I have a mix of camo I wear interchangeably and haven't noticed one as being better than the others. More about technique(being still and blending in) imho
 
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