I'm having some colour issues, but you in either case the jacket is bright orange!
I had just
one aim on one very cold Monday morning; to find out, if indeed, these
outerwear brands are talking any sense when they says, "100%
waterproof". Just a note, what you won't see in these photos – which
have been extracted from a 4K Video, using the Lumix LX100 - is me hunched over, standing in a soggy puddle with not nearly enough
substantial footwear on.
I received this brilliantly orange Sprayway Arete jacket a few months back, from Blacks Outdoors,
and I've been putting it through its paces pretty much every day since. Working from home can leave me feeling slovenly and "sweatpants" at best,
the only time I really head beyond the front door, on a typical day, is
either to go to the gym, for a run or to pick up food.
The majority of my jackets can
withstand a storm or two, but I've noticed this particular orange
number seems to be the best out of the bunch, for everyday use. It's made from 100%
Polyamide fabric, features taped seams, adjustable hood, and is a fully breathable. I wanted to push the waterproof test a little further than just a
light shower, so armed with a bucket of water I did just that.
I gave it my best shot, and it's safe to say that the Sprayway Arete jacket is 100% waterpoof – ain't no water seeping through there. After trying to find faults with this jacket for the last few months I've given up. It may well be the perfect wet-weather jacket for me – be that for nipping to the shops, cycling, jogging or, if I'm led to believe, swimming...
How I achieved these shots: LUMIX LX100 / 4K Mode / Auto Assist / AFC Focus (Focuses constantly on moving subject) / Natural Light / AF Mode: Area 1.
It does seem like the perfect jacket! I love the vibrant colour. And it does seem like it'd be great for cycling too, it's pretty high vis!
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That looks like a great jacket! I recently did some cool water shots with one of the Lumix 4k cameras and they turned out amazing. Gonna need a jacket like that for the big snowstorm coming to NYC this weekend.
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So cool, I have never tried any Lumix cameras but now i really want and Love the jacket. :)
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Holy cow that is seriously waterproof!!!
ReplyDeleteim usually not a fan of the color orange haha but this jacket looks like its right up my alley and lovin the waterproof aspect
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It's got a mesh layer inside too, which I forgot to mention, and it's bound with an extra layer or the orange, so it's warm too. Kinda perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo which Lumix 4K did you buy in the end? I'm still not 100% on the setting, I need to work on my focus and depth of field. Take the camera out!
ReplyDeleteYou really should give 4K a go, I've been using Lumix for the past 6 months and it's great fun.
ReplyDeleteSeriously! I've had waterproof jackets before that are great but not in prolonged sessions. This, though, is spot on.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite a big fan of orange, so this is perfect for me. Thanks for stopping by
ReplyDeleteI'm yet to find a jacket thats been 100% waterproof, even Goretex or eVent fabrics have let me down in the past. Look like this Hydrodry might be worth a shot!
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Greets Jon
This one is a pro! Happy to see more of your 4K photography.
ReplyDeleteKatrina Sophia
We got the G7 which is a bit more on the point-and-shoot side of things, but works great in good lighting!
ReplyDeleteI’m not amazed by the waterproof thing but by the quality of the photos. These 4K photos are superb! I have to give it a try myself.
ReplyDeleteLoving the orange Jacket dude. The 4k photo still amazes me, I've told a bunch of people to check it out on here.
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I'm not 100% happy with these photos actually, as I struggled to get the water in focus, but I'm got some new tips to try so I may have a second shot soon. I appreciate that though.
ReplyDeleteCheers man, that's really appreciated as I wasn't 100% happy with the results. Do you have a 4K-ready camera?
ReplyDeleteNope. But I really want to have one. At least I have to give it a try first :)
ReplyDeleteCheers mate
ReplyDeleteWorth checking it if you're ever near a Blacks store.
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