Shotgun mic holder on side of Viewfinder

Doug Jensen · February 7th, 2011, 10:37 AM

I use a Camrade bag that we call the "camera coffin" because it is so big.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/626000-REG/camRade_CB_HD_LARGE_CB_HD_Heavy_duty_camBag_Large.html
My F800, C35W, 22x7.6 lens, CAC-12 w/ shotgun, battery, Redrock matte box, rods, etc. all slip right in fully-assembled and ready to roll at a moment's notice. Plenty of nice padding and still room for a 2nd battery, extra discs, and some extra filters for the mattebox.

When I fly, it fits right under my seat.
Okay, just kidding about the last part. It is big and heavy, but very convenient.

Bill Ward · February 7th, 2011, 10:47 AM

Wow, Doug, that's a cool bag...but are you getting any grief from the airlines (or your fellow passengers) when shoving the coffin up in the overheads?

Last few times I've flown, even the flight attendants are starting to get cranky about a normal Portabrace bag, since it won't fit end to end in the overheads.

Regarding the CAC-12: I normally just fold it up against the body of the camera, and make the shotgun nice and tight. Fits right in the bag with room to spare.

Doug Jensen · February 7th, 2011, 12:04 PM

I was just kidding about flying with the camera. I haven't taken a shoulder-mount camera on a plane in 7-8 years. If I can't drive there, it's not coming. Luckily I enjoy driving, in 2010 I was in 37 states.

The only camera I ever fly with is my EX1.

Paul Cronin · February 7th, 2011, 12:18 PM

Doug you are in a nice position not having to fly with your F800.

Doug Jensen · February 7th, 2011, 01:54 PM

Yes, I know I am lucky not to have to fly with gear anymore.

Uli Mors · February 8th, 2011, 02:19 AM

Yes, that seems to be the right bag/case for a fully operational cam...

hmmm... that would be my 3rd bad within 2 years ;-)

Portabrace CO-ABM: I love this bag, but its too narrow for placing a cam with mounted Mattebox

Petrol PDRB6 : BIG bag, fits a lot in there, "Doc Bag" but doesnt stay open (very fiddly sometimes) by itself

Uli

February 7th, 2011, 10:37 AM	#16
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,454	I use a Camrade bag that we call the "camera coffin" because it is so big. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/626000-REG/camRade_CB_HD_LARGE_CB_HD_Heavy_duty_camBag_Large.html My F800, C35W, 22x7.6 lens, CAC-12 w/ shotgun, battery, Redrock matte box, rods, etc. all slip right in fully-assembled and ready to roll at a moment's notice. Plenty of nice padding and still room for a 2nd battery, extra discs, and some extra filters for the mattebox. When I fly, it fits right under my seat. Okay, just kidding about the last part. It is big and heavy, but very convenient. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

February 7th, 2011, 12:04 PM	#18
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,454	I was just kidding about flying with the camera. I haven't taken a shoulder-mount camera on a plane in 7-8 years. If I can't drive there, it's not coming. Luckily I enjoy driving, in 2010 I was in 37 states. The only camera I ever fly with is my EX1. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

February 7th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#19
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Doug you are in a nice position not having to fly with your F800. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

February 7th, 2011, 01:54 PM	#20
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,454	Yes, I know I am lucky not to have to fly with gear anymore. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

February 7th, 2011, 10:47 AM	#17
Bill Ward Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 580	Wow, Doug, that's a cool bag...but are you getting any grief from the airlines (or your fellow passengers) when shoving the coffin up in the overheads? Last few times I've flown, even the flight attendants are starting to get cranky about a normal Portabrace bag, since it won't fit end to end in the overheads. Regarding the CAC-12: I normally just fold it up against the body of the camera, and make the shotgun nice and tight. Fits right in the bag with room to spare.

February 8th, 2011, 02:19 AM	#21
Uli Mors Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 565	Yes, that seems to be the right bag/case for a fully operational cam... hmmm... that would be my 3rd bad within 2 years ;-) Portabrace CO-ABM: I love this bag, but its too narrow for placing a cam with mounted Mattebox Petrol PDRB6 : BIG bag, fits a lot in there, "Doc Bag" but doesnt stay open (very fiddly sometimes) by itself Uli