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Maurizio Panella · April 13th, 2004, 03:27 PM

Hi all,I need an advice.I use 170 with wide angle adaptor,in the Portabrace website there are two model for the camera in the CS-DV series:CS-DV3/CR3 and CS-DV4/CR4M,so what's the best choice for a 170 with WA?
Thanks in advance,Maurizio.

Michael Summers · April 18th, 2004, 05:04 PM

dont worry abouot it. i have one, and its for the vx2000. a pd150 fits in there. theyre pretty flexable, all it is is a big lbue bag with a small black insert, its not actually formed for the camera.

Shawn Mielke · April 18th, 2004, 08:36 PM

I use this one:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=203319&is=REG

MY 170 fits just fine in it, if a tad snugly. There is a place on the floor for the WA (I don't need/use the WA; I keep my headphones in this space).

Glen Elliott · April 19th, 2004, 11:38 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Maurizio Panella : Hi all,I need an advice.I use 170 with wide angle adaptor,in the Portabrace website there are two model for the camera in the CS-DV series:CS-DV3/CR3 and CS-DV4/CR4M,so what's the best choice for a 170 with WA?
Thanks in advance,Maurizio. -->>>

I have the CS-DV3/CR3 and the cradle has enough play to open it up another few inches or so to accomidate the wide-angle adapter.

I'm thinking about upgrading to the Portabrace DV organizer bag...I just got my CS-DV3/CR3 2 weeks ago....want to buy it? :)

Ray Saavedra · April 19th, 2004, 09:42 PM

I'm thinking of getting a Porta Brace DV Organizer. It looks like it could hold all kind of stuff.

http://portabrace.com/asp/CatalogSearch.asp

JR

Bob Cirillo · April 21st, 2004, 09:34 AM

Maurizio:

Like you, I was struggling with which PortaBrace case to go with. In the end, I went with the CS-DV4/CR4M - and I'm glad I did. I personally think that the CS-DV4 is a better bag. It's a little larger than the CS-DV3, plus has a zippered exterior pocket (the CS-DV1-3 use a velco flap). In my opinion, you can never have enough room for cables/mics/tapes etc. I love the padded pouches too - I can easily fit the Wide Adapter and sun shade in one of the bags, and I use the other for various pieces of kit.

Even though there's a little more "wiggle" room at the lens end of the carrier - the PD-170 fits snugly on the other 3 sides. Plus, if you ever get a Matte box for your rig - the camera will fit perfectly in the carrier with the matte box attached.

-Bob

Maurizio Panella · April 21st, 2004, 02:31 PM

Really thanks to all.
Maurizio.

Paul Chun · April 25th, 2004, 10:26 PM

Anyone know where you can purchase th DV Organizer Portabrace bag? I've checked B&H and can't find it.

Glen Elliott · April 25th, 2004, 10:42 PM

Don't think they carry it yet- I tried a few weeks ago.

Bryan Beasleigh · April 27th, 2004, 06:23 PM

Portabrace will sell direct but if you get the model number B&H can and will order it. They sell a lot of stuff that doesn't show online.

April 13th, 2004, 03:27 PM	#1
Maurizio Panella Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reggio Emilia Italy Posts: 63	About Portabrace bag Hi all,I need an advice.I use 170 with wide angle adaptor,in the Portabrace website there are two model for the camera in the CS-DV series:CS-DV3/CR3 and CS-DV4/CR4M,so what's the best choice for a 170 with WA? Thanks in advance,Maurizio.

April 18th, 2004, 05:04 PM	#2
Michael Summers Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 65	dont worry abouot it. i have one, and its for the vx2000. a pd150 fits in there. theyre pretty flexable, all it is is a big lbue bag with a small black insert, its not actually formed for the camera. __________________ www.astrosecretfilms.com real independent

April 18th, 2004, 08:36 PM	#3
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	I use this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=203319&is=REG MY 170 fits just fine in it, if a tad snugly. There is a place on the floor for the WA (I don't need/use the WA; I keep my headphones in this space). __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

April 19th, 2004, 11:38 AM	#4
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Re: About Portabrace bag <<<-- Originally posted by Maurizio Panella : Hi all,I need an advice.I use 170 with wide angle adaptor,in the Portabrace website there are two model for the camera in the CS-DV series:CS-DV3/CR3 and CS-DV4/CR4M,so what's the best choice for a 170 with WA? Thanks in advance,Maurizio. -->>> I have the CS-DV3/CR3 and the cradle has enough play to open it up another few inches or so to accomidate the wide-angle adapter. I'm thinking about upgrading to the Portabrace DV organizer bag...I just got my CS-DV3/CR3 2 weeks ago....want to buy it? :)

April 27th, 2004, 06:23 PM	#10
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Portabrace will sell direct but if you get the model number B&H can and will order it. They sell a lot of stuff that doesn't show online. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

April 19th, 2004, 09:42 PM	#5
Ray Saavedra Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 127	I'm thinking of getting a Porta Brace DV Organizer. It looks like it could hold all kind of stuff. http://portabrace.com/asp/CatalogSearch.asp JR

April 21st, 2004, 09:34 AM	#6
Bob Cirillo Tourist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA Posts: 4	Maurizio: Like you, I was struggling with which PortaBrace case to go with. In the end, I went with the CS-DV4/CR4M - and I'm glad I did. I personally think that the CS-DV4 is a better bag. It's a little larger than the CS-DV3, plus has a zippered exterior pocket (the CS-DV1-3 use a velco flap). In my opinion, you can never have enough room for cables/mics/tapes etc. I love the padded pouches too - I can easily fit the Wide Adapter and sun shade in one of the bags, and I use the other for various pieces of kit. Even though there's a little more "wiggle" room at the lens end of the carrier - the PD-170 fits snugly on the other 3 sides. Plus, if you ever get a Matte box for your rig - the camera will fit perfectly in the carrier with the matte box attached. -Bob

April 21st, 2004, 02:31 PM	#7
Maurizio Panella Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reggio Emilia Italy Posts: 63	Really thanks to all. Maurizio.

April 25th, 2004, 10:26 PM	#8
Paul Chun Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 132	Anyone know where you can purchase th DV Organizer Portabrace bag? I've checked B&H and can't find it.

April 25th, 2004, 10:42 PM	#9
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Don't think they carry it yet- I tried a few weeks ago.