Alex Raskin
December 31st, 2008, 08:02 PM
Sometimes I need to transport EX1 on rails with 35mm adapter (Letus Extreme in my case, with long lens and follow-focus attached).
Locally - say, move to another location, carry it on the street, in the car, etc.
Can't break it down every single time it needs to be moved.
What reinforced/padded bag (or hard case) can be used for transporting the assembly? The rig measures about 22 x 10 x 14"
Mitchell Lewis
January 1st, 2009, 12:05 PM
If you can wait a couple of days I can give you a firm answer. We're receiving our new camera (EX3/Letus Ultimate/Nikon lenses/Red Rock Matte Box) and we purchased a Kata MCC-2A bag for it. It's one of the largest one's they offer. I looked at Porta-Brace too, but because they have a "notch" for the viewfinder, I didn't think our viewfinder would like up correctly.
Here's a thread you can look at while you wait:
Camera Bag for EX3 + Letus Ultimate + Matte Box - DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=150833)
Emmanuel Fuentebella
January 1st, 2009, 12:48 PM
Hello. I need an EX1 box, specifically just the inside compartment cartons. If you still have yours and can spare it, can you help me out? I will pay for shipping and some compensation? Thanks.
Emmanuel
Alex Raskin
January 1st, 2009, 12:55 PM
Mitchell, thanks for the reference!
Kata bag: dimensions look just fine, but it doesn't have wheels, and price is a bit high, it seems.
I agonized over whether to get a bag vs case, and finally decided on the hard case - to ensure the rig can be safely transported anywhere.
So I bought this Hardigg 2720 case (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/569047-REG/Hardigg_Storm_Case_IM2720_00001_iM2720_Storm_Trak_Case.html/BI/2187/KBID/2932) - which is just like Pelican 1620 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/179087-REG/Pelican_PC1620_1620_Case_with_Foam.html/BI/2187/KBID/2932).
I should receive and test it in a few days, fingers crossed :)
Mitchell Lewis
January 1st, 2009, 02:31 PM
You can by what Kata calls "Insertrolley" and add wheels to the case.
Video bags camera bags Kata - Manufacturer of camera bags (http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=104&Version=Photo)
Mitchell Lewis
January 1st, 2009, 02:33 PM
Nice. I didn't want a hard case as they are so heavy. Plus, I've used Porta-Brace soft cases for 20 years now, so making the switch to a hard case is a big change for me. :)
I hope you're happy with your purchase. Let me know how it works out.
Alex Raskin
January 1st, 2009, 02:48 PM
I actually own (and very much like!) this Petrol camera bag for EX1 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531227-REG/Petrol_PDRB_3_PDRB_3_Dr_Petrol_Bag.html/BI/2187/KBID/2932). Fits tons of accessories as well.
But won't fit EX1 + LEX on rails. It also refuses to wash dishes :)