rain slicker advice URGENT at DVinfo.net

Chris White · August 31st, 2006, 05:20 AM

got my first shoot with the hvx im doing the southport airshow on saturday/sunday the weather up north is cheery as always so i need to order a slicker sometime today to get it in time

anybody know if the portabrace rs-dvx100 is compatible with the hvx? http://www.proav.co.uk/index.php?cPa...dd6f87192f3726

Gareth Watkins · August 31st, 2006, 05:45 AM

Hi Chris

I've had three different Rain covers for my Z1:

Lugger, Petrol and now Kata.

All with the exception of the Kata are a pain to put on, don't fit particularly well, especially if you have external mics, radio receivers etc. and they make using the controls, focus and iris awkward.

The Kata cover however is much quicker to put on is quite baggy over the camera and has a see through top so you can see the controls...

Quality is nice and it's cheaper than some of the others...

Regards

Gareth

David Trenkle · August 31st, 2006, 06:00 AM

My Portabrace rain slicker came with the bag. I am not sure it is sold seperately. Rain cover is QSM-4 and bag is DV-3. I found a QSM-M4 for the DVX but I think that DVX rain covers will be to small. Mine has the entire left side as a clear plastic window and works great!

I also love clear plastic trash bags and electrical tape (it will continue to stick even when wet). I have relied on those for years and they have always proven to be water tight and customizable. Tear a hole for the lens, eyecup and mike then electrical tape around those to seal.

Good luck!
David

Chris White · August 31st, 2006, 06:34 AM

thanks guys,

August 31st, 2006, 05:20 AM	#1
Chris White New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool Merseyside Posts: 11	rain slicker advice URGENT got my first shoot with the hvx im doing the southport airshow on saturday/sunday the weather up north is cheery as always so i need to order a slicker sometime today to get it in time anybody know if the portabrace rs-dvx100 is compatible with the hvx? http://www.proav.co.uk/index.php?cPa...dd6f87192f3726

August 31st, 2006, 05:45 AM	#2
Gareth Watkins Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: France Posts: 578	Hi Chris I've had three different Rain covers for my Z1: Lugger, Petrol and now Kata. All with the exception of the Kata are a pain to put on, don't fit particularly well, especially if you have external mics, radio receivers etc. and they make using the controls, focus and iris awkward. The Kata cover however is much quicker to put on is quite baggy over the camera and has a see through top so you can see the controls... Quality is nice and it's cheaper than some of the others... Regards Gareth

August 31st, 2006, 06:00 AM	#3
David Trenkle New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 9	My Portabrace rain slicker came with the bag. I am not sure it is sold seperately. Rain cover is QSM-4 and bag is DV-3. I found a QSM-M4 for the DVX but I think that DVX rain covers will be to small. Mine has the entire left side as a clear plastic window and works great! I also love clear plastic trash bags and electrical tape (it will continue to stick even when wet). I have relied on those for years and they have always proven to be water tight and customizable. Tear a hole for the lens, eyecup and mike then electrical tape around those to seal. Good luck! David

August 31st, 2006, 06:34 AM	#4
Chris White New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool Merseyside Posts: 11	thanks guys,