Rain cover for A1U? at DVinfo.net

Kipjaz Savoie · November 12th, 2005, 06:59 PM

Does anyone yet make a little rain cover for the A1U? I'll be filming with it on a boat and would love to have some protection from salt spray etc. I couldn't find anything listed at B&H, does anyone know if something exists? Thanks!

David Bourne · November 12th, 2005, 11:14 PM

My experience with boats is that a lot can happen to mess up equipment. You might consider more protection than just a rain cover.

B&H has this: "Ewa-Marine VMX Underwater Housing for Sony HC1, JVC GR-DV3000, Panasonic NV-MX2 and MX8 Camcorders - Rated up to 33'".

However, I think you will have to take off the external mic and the lens hood to get it in the housing.

I don't have one, but I am considering getting one.

Kipjaz Savoie · November 13th, 2005, 10:32 AM

Thanks, I've seen that splash bag - but it looks like you basically have very limited access to camera functions once it's in the bag. I was hoping for something like a portabrace cover that would still allow for full control.

David Bourne · November 13th, 2005, 06:53 PM

Did you see this one?

http://www.ewa-marine.de/english/raincapes/e-vc1m.htm

I'd love to see a Kata cover for this camera. I have a bigger cover and it is very well built.

Good luck. -David

Kipjaz Savoie · November 13th, 2005, 07:26 PM

Hadn't seen that one - looks like it might be more versatile for above-water shooting, thanks!

I've got a nice little Portabrace cover for my PD-100a which I love, but no sign of one for the A1U yet.

Jeff DeMaagd · November 29th, 2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by David Bourne

Did you see this one?

http://www.ewa-marine.de/english/raincapes/e-vc1m.htm

I'd love to see a Kata cover for this camera. I have a bigger cover and it is very well built.

I think that is pretty cool. Maybe a lens thread adapter plus a larger cover would do the trick?

November 12th, 2005, 06:59 PM	#1
Kipjaz Savoie Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 35	Rain cover for A1U? Does anyone yet make a little rain cover for the A1U? I'll be filming with it on a boat and would love to have some protection from salt spray etc. I couldn't find anything listed at B&H, does anyone know if something exists? Thanks!

November 12th, 2005, 11:14 PM	#2
David Bourne New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 16	Would an Underwater Housing Work? My experience with boats is that a lot can happen to mess up equipment. You might consider more protection than just a rain cover. B&H has this: "Ewa-Marine VMX Underwater Housing for Sony HC1, JVC GR-DV3000, Panasonic NV-MX2 and MX8 Camcorders - Rated up to 33'". However, I think you will have to take off the external mic and the lens hood to get it in the housing. I don't have one, but I am considering getting one.

November 13th, 2005, 06:53 PM	#4
David Bourne New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 16	Rain Cape from Ewa-Marine Did you see this one? http://www.ewa-marine.de/english/raincapes/e-vc1m.htm I'd love to see a Kata cover for this camera. I have a bigger cover and it is very well built. Good luck. -David

November 13th, 2005, 10:32 AM	#3
Kipjaz Savoie Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 35	Thanks, I've seen that splash bag - but it looks like you basically have very limited access to camera functions once it's in the bag. I was hoping for something like a portabrace cover that would still allow for full control.

November 13th, 2005, 07:26 PM	#5
Kipjaz Savoie Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 35	Hadn't seen that one - looks like it might be more versatile for above-water shooting, thanks! I've got a nice little Portabrace cover for my PD-100a which I love, but no sign of one for the A1U yet.