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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cary, NC
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Cheap Rainsuit for the VX-2000?
What rainsuit would you guys recommend? I don't really want to spend more than $100... anything decent in that price range?
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Wrangler
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Vallejo, California
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I have one that came with the PD150 camera kit. It works OK. Made by Petrol, I think B&H lists it for $99.
I've used mine in heavy mist. I suppose if I were going to Kodiak or the rain forest, I'd probably want one of the better covers if not one of the underwater enclosures. And an assistant with a golf umbrella which how I normally deal with rain. I run under the umbrella w/o the raincover.
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New Boot
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Tempe Arizona
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I have ordered the PortaBrace RS PD150 from B&H on Monday. I think its was ~150 US. It better arrive tomorrow, as I leave for a shoot on Saturday.
I have used the Porta Brace Polar Bear(cold whether/ snow with replaceable heaters/hand warmers) for the PD150 while shooting in Salt Lake during the Olympics and I loved it. So I hope the Rain Slicker works just as well. I will let you know how it works when I return at the end of the month. Then there is always the plastic bags with rubberbands........ ;o) which by the way I always carry with me on a outdoor shoot Always be prepared.
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New Boot
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Tempe Arizona
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Just a update on the shipping and delivery of my Porta Brace Rain Suit for the PD150. Called B&H today and ask "where is it"?
Well after getting a tracking number the customer service rep was stuned.... Now remember that this was a 2 day UPS shipment schedule to be in Phoenix on Thursday 8/21. Here is the tracking info from UPS as of tonight Firday 8/22. Remember read it from the bottom to the top: Date Time Location Activity Aug 22, 2003 1:06 P.M. MESQUITE, TX, US ARRIVAL SCAN Aug 21, 2003 9:28 P.M. EL PASO, TX, US DEPARTURE SCAN 8:24 P.M. EL PASO, TX, US ARRIVAL SCAN 10:23 A.M. PHOENIX, AZ, US DEPARTURE SCAN Aug 20, 2003 7:50 P.M. PHOENIX, AZ, US ARRIVAL SCAN 7:20 P.M. PHOENIX, AZ, US DEPARTURE SCAN 5:01 P.M. PHOENIX, AZ, US ARRIVAL SCAN 4:35 P.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US DEPARTURE SCAN 10:13 A.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US ARRIVAL SCAN 8:17 A.M. NEWARK, NJ, US DEPARTURE SCAN 6:00 A.M. PHOENIX, AZ, US ARRIVAL SCAN 5:27 A.M. PHOENIX, AZ, US DEPARTURE SCAN 4:05 A.M. NEWARK, NJ, US ARRIVAL SCAN 3:47 A.M. SECAUCUS, NJ, US DEPARTURE SCAN 3:40 A.M. PHOENIX, AZ, US ARRIVAL SCAN 3:37 A.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US DEPARTURE SCAN 12:48 A.M. SECAUCUS, NJ, US ARRIVAL SCAN Aug 19, 2003 11:29 P.M. NEW YORK, NY, US DEPARTURE SCAN 8:36 P.M. NEW YORK, NY, US ORIGIN SCAN 7:30 P.M. US BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED This Rain suit along with 2 boxes of Pan 83 minutes PQ tapes was in Phoeinx 3 times in three days and never got delivered! It is now sitting in Texas of all places. B&H has shipped a second order to me for Sat AM delivery. Any bets on if it gets here before I board the plane @ 11:30 AM Saturday for Canada??????? dont you just love a plan when it all comes together????? ;o)
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New Boot
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Tempe Arizona
Posts: 9
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Update on the PortaBrace Rain Slicker for the PD150.
Well the second package from B&H arrived 2 hours before I ran to the airport for my BC trip. Good thing I waited for it. It rained for 3 days straight! Solid continious cold rain. The PortaBrace Rain Slicker worked GREAT! Never had a problem shooting in a downpour. Easy access to all the controls and even a cover to use the LCD. It stayed on the camera for 5 days, only coming off at night to wipe down the unit. Being on a boat for 3 of the 4 days fishing in saltwater, the Slicker proved valuable in protecting the PD150 from salt spray and boat spoo.
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Waynesboro, PA
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Mark Does the Portabrace allow access to the shoe mount on top of the handle and would it be possible to have a XLR box attached to the bottom of the cam? I'm dealing with a VX2k here not the 150 and i know the covers are model specific but just curious in general.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bemidji, MN
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I've been trying to decide which raincover to get for a while now, Mark. You just helped me make up my mind.
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New Boot
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Tempe Arizona
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Matt
Yes you can get to the shoe on top of the handle. I dont think you could get a box on the bottom. As it is now the bottom of the slicker has a velcro strip all along the bottom and would seal with a box. Now having said that, if you know a good shoe repair shop, they can sew a "boot" that could use that same velro system the slicker has now. REspectfully Mark
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