question on raincover at DVinfo.net

Rob Jacobs · August 27th, 2003, 01:35 AM

Does the kata raincover allow you to use and see the lcd on the gl1 or gl2 while the cover is on?

Ken Tanaka · August 27th, 2003, 01:41 AM

Somewhat. There is a clear plastic window over that area and the cover is baggy enough to allow the lcd to be open. But you're not going to get a good view of it for two reasons. 1. The plastic introduces glare and distortion while viewing through it. 2. If it's raining the water wil further distort the view through the plastic.

You'll end-up using the viewfinder while using almost any raincover.

Ken E. Williams · August 27th, 2003, 03:45 PM

Rob,

The GL2 'Rain slicker' from PortaBrace will allow you to open and use the LCD screen. A type of 'box' is folded out around the screen. See this link for a picture and better explanation:

http://www.portabrace.com/Details/RS...D150detail.htm

Ken W.

Jeff Price · August 28th, 2003, 09:31 AM

The same is true for the Cam-Kote. The LCD opens into a little 'box' so you can continue to use it.

Roland Barth · August 29th, 2003, 08:18 AM

I just got the KATA RC14 for my GL2, but it is too big and seems clumsy to use. I didn't want it so much for shooting in the rain, but to protect from dew on grass and leaves, and general protection from scraping and light bumping out in the woods and fields. But such a cover should also allow for the GL2 to be set up to shoot quickly. For the unexpected rain, I can carry a large freezer bag in which the whole GL2 will fit.
I guess I'll have to construct something myself to meet my particular needs, unless someone knows of such a product out there. If anyone wants the RC14 at a deep discout, let me know.
Roland

August 27th, 2003, 01:35 AM	#1
Rob Jacobs Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. George Utah Posts: 82	question on raincover Does the kata raincover allow you to use and see the lcd on the gl1 or gl2 while the cover is on?

August 27th, 2003, 01:41 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Somewhat. There is a clear plastic window over that area and the cover is baggy enough to allow the lcd to be open. But you're not going to get a good view of it for two reasons. 1. The plastic introduces glare and distortion while viewing through it. 2. If it's raining the water wil further distort the view through the plastic. You'll end-up using the viewfinder while using almost any raincover. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 28th, 2003, 09:31 AM	#4
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	The same is true for the Cam-Kote. The LCD opens into a little 'box' so you can continue to use it. __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

August 29th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#5
Roland Barth Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bellevue NE Posts: 31	KATA Raincover I just got the KATA RC14 for my GL2, but it is too big and seems clumsy to use. I didn't want it so much for shooting in the rain, but to protect from dew on grass and leaves, and general protection from scraping and light bumping out in the woods and fields. But such a cover should also allow for the GL2 to be set up to shoot quickly. For the unexpected rain, I can carry a large freezer bag in which the whole GL2 will fit. I guess I'll have to construct something myself to meet my particular needs, unless someone knows of such a product out there. If anyone wants the RC14 at a deep discout, let me know. Roland

August 27th, 2003, 03:45 PM	#3
Ken E. Williams Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 55	Rob, The GL2 'Rain slicker' from PortaBrace will allow you to open and use the LCD screen. A type of 'box' is folded out around the screen. See this link for a picture and better explanation: http://www.portabrace.com/Details/RS...D150detail.htm Ken W.