Good Raincoat for XLH1 with Adapter Holder? at DVinfo.net

Jeff DePonte · July 23rd, 2009, 05:56 PM

I was caught out in a shower yesterday without a raincoat for my H1. Luckily, it was over quickly before any damage was done. I have used Petrol in the past with my Sony DSR-570, but XLH1s can be configeured in so many ways, it's tough to make a choice based solely on a catalog description. My H1 is setup with a

•Formatt Matt Box up front,

and an Adapter Holder which has an

•Anton Bauer Gold Mount plate, and a
•Firestore FS-C out back.

It's quite a sled! A pretty long rig, but really functional.

Anyone have a recommendation as to which raincoat works well on such a lengthy setup?

Aloha,

Jeff

Barry Gregg · July 24th, 2009, 09:07 AM

I have a Porta Brace that has a lot of extra room. I can fit an Anton Bauer battery on the back on an adapter and still have some room. It is labeled as model "RSXL", but I got it a long time ago so the model may have changed.

Jeff DePonte · July 24th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Gregg

I have a Porta Brace that has a lot of extra room. I can fit an Anton Bauer battery on the back on an adapter and still have some room. It is labeled as model "RSXL", but I got it a long time ago so the model may have changed.

Thanks, Barry, I'll definately take your comments into consideration.

Jeff

Dave Gosley · July 25th, 2009, 01:56 AM

You can always find a good local seamstress / needlwork shop nearby and have one made up. You can get advice on waterproof materials, choose the colour right for you and have extra pockets added - together with a pvc window here and there.

The last thing I had made tailored to the application was a shroud for a teleprompter, they place velcro all around the screen edge and the shroud, included a light barrier wrap over where it joins the lens and elasticated the lens hole so it fits any lens without the need for adjustment. All up £15 / $24 - and when I went to collect it - she threw in a spare already made up because I gave her excess fabric and velcro!

Having it made up can be so cheap you can look at alternatives for when you have a bare bone cam set up as opposed to the full sled scenario.

WORST CASE SCENARIO make sure you have a large golfing brolly in your vehicle.

Very worst case scenario - I have been known (bet others have too) to take off my jacket and put it over my camera. It has provoked odd comments from passers by but hell - they're not paying the otherwise repair bills!

Allan Black · July 25th, 2009, 05:21 AM

I've got the Porta-Brace but honestly never used it in 2yrs. I'd have to fit it before I went out and if it was raining that hard I probably wouldn't go.

What I have used and find useful is a large black plastic garbage bag carried screwed up in my pocket. Great for sudden showers.

Carry a golf umbrella too and if it looks like raining constantly, an assistant.

Cheers.

Marco Leavitt · August 14th, 2009, 10:23 AM

I find the bag surprisingly efficient too. You poke a hole and stick the lens through, and then another hole for the viewfinder. When I do outdoor shoots a lot of times I'll put the bag on first, and then roll the edges up as far as they'll go. That way if the rain starts I just roll it down, and bam, instant rain protection.

Jeff DePonte · August 14th, 2009, 02:34 PM

Aloha friends,

Well, I opted for the Petrol PRC-XL Rain Cover. I had great succes with a Petrol cover for my Sony DSR-570, and this thing looks to be even better. Clear sections where you need to see camera controls, a section that's pleated so you can grab the camera by the handle, viewfinder and shotgun mic ports, and a velcro fitting to surround the mattbox. Great stuff, and amazingly, it was only $49 at B&H. What a deal!

I read the comments about not shooting in the rain. For me, that is not an option. In my business, I shoot a lot of documentaries, and you've got to be able to work around water and in the rain. With the proper rain gear for yourself and the camera, you can be comfortable and make great images.

All the best—

Jeff

July 23rd, 2009, 05:56 PM	#1
Jeff DePonte Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 76	Good Raincoat for XLH1 with Adapter Holder? I was caught out in a shower yesterday without a raincoat for my H1. Luckily, it was over quickly before any damage was done. I have used Petrol in the past with my Sony DSR-570, but XLH1s can be configeured in so many ways, it's tough to make a choice based solely on a catalog description. My H1 is setup with a •Formatt Matt Box up front, and an Adapter Holder which has an •Anton Bauer Gold Mount plate, and a •Firestore FS-C out back. It's quite a sled! A pretty long rig, but really functional. Anyone have a recommendation as to which raincoat works well on such a lengthy setup? Aloha, Jeff

July 24th, 2009, 09:07 AM	#2
Barry Gregg Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 104	I have a Porta Brace that has a lot of extra room. I can fit an Anton Bauer battery on the back on an adapter and still have some room. It is labeled as model "RSXL", but I got it a long time ago so the model may have changed. __________________ Walk in the light. www.barrygregg.us

July 25th, 2009, 01:56 AM	#4
Dave Gosley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 226	You can always find a good local seamstress / needlwork shop nearby and have one made up. You can get advice on waterproof materials, choose the colour right for you and have extra pockets added - together with a pvc window here and there. The last thing I had made tailored to the application was a shroud for a teleprompter, they place velcro all around the screen edge and the shroud, included a light barrier wrap over where it joins the lens and elasticated the lens hole so it fits any lens without the need for adjustment. All up £15 / $24 - and when I went to collect it - she threw in a spare already made up because I gave her excess fabric and velcro! Having it made up can be so cheap you can look at alternatives for when you have a bare bone cam set up as opposed to the full sled scenario. WORST CASE SCENARIO make sure you have a large golfing brolly in your vehicle. Very worst case scenario - I have been known (bet others have too) to take off my jacket and put it over my camera. It has provoked odd comments from passers by but hell - they're not paying the otherwise repair bills! __________________ http://www.videoproductionshampshire.co.uk

July 25th, 2009, 05:21 AM	#5
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,927	I've got the Porta-Brace but honestly never used it in 2yrs. I'd have to fit it before I went out and if it was raining that hard I probably wouldn't go. What I have used and find useful is a large black plastic garbage bag carried screwed up in my pocket. Great for sudden showers. Carry a golf umbrella too and if it looks like raining constantly, an assistant. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

August 14th, 2009, 02:34 PM	#7
Jeff DePonte Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 76	Petrol Rain Cover Aloha friends, Well, I opted for the Petrol PRC-XL Rain Cover. I had great succes with a Petrol cover for my Sony DSR-570, and this thing looks to be even better. Clear sections where you need to see camera controls, a section that's pleated so you can grab the camera by the handle, viewfinder and shotgun mic ports, and a velcro fitting to surround the mattbox. Great stuff, and amazingly, it was only $49 at B&H. What a deal! I read the comments about not shooting in the rain. For me, that is not an option. In my business, I shoot a lot of documentaries, and you've got to be able to work around water and in the rain. With the proper rain gear for yourself and the camera, you can be comfortable and make great images. All the best— Jeff

August 14th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#6
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I find the bag surprisingly efficient too. You poke a hole and stick the lens through, and then another hole for the viewfinder. When I do outdoor shoots a lot of times I'll put the bag on first, and then roll the edges up as far as they'll go. That way if the rain starts I just roll it down, and bam, instant rain protection.