Rain Cover for EX? at DVinfo.net

Thierry Humeau · December 16th, 2007, 10:14 AM

Petrol Bags makes a rain cover (model PRC-HDV) for the Sony Z1. Does anyone know if it will fit the EX?

Thanks.

Thierry.

Ola Christoffersson · December 16th, 2007, 04:30 PM

I know that portabrace is working on a raincover for the ex1, if that helps you.

Vaughan Wood · December 16th, 2007, 07:07 PM

After doing a wedding in slight drizzle on Saturday, (left my EX at home), I think the first person who makes a clip on plastic cover for the exposed play/reverse buttons on the top of the camera will make a killing!!

What were the designers thinking?

I wonder if they are sealed at all, as they are very vunerable to the slightest bit of drizzle when you're outside.

Vaughan

Phil Bloom · December 16th, 2007, 10:59 PM

the petrol cover fits really really well. Used it in heavy rain and the camera stayed dry. I didn't though!

Michael Bender · December 17th, 2007, 11:42 PM

Portabrace has a protector case/cover for the EX1 and it looks like it includes a rain shield with clear plastic access to various controls on the camera:

http://www.portabrace.com/productA-CBA-EX1

I sent a note to Ken @ Portabrace asking if they have any type of "carry on" case for the EX1, I'll post his reply here.

mike

Paul Cronin · December 19th, 2007, 02:14 PM

Hi Phil,

Is the rain cover you are using the Petrol PRC-S-HDV?

My camera is shipping tomorrow so I want to make sure I order the proper cover since the first day with the camera I will be on the water shooting.

Also thanks for all the great feedback and information on the EX1.

Phil Bloom · December 19th, 2007, 03:09 PM

Hi Paul

I haven't a clue on the model number of the raincover. all I know is I bought it a year ago for my z1 and it fits just fine on the ex1

Paul Cronin · December 19th, 2007, 03:24 PM

Thanks Phil

Brent Ethington · January 15th, 2008, 10:10 PM

(know this is an old thread, but...) the KATA CRC-15 works well (the CRC-14 is a bit small/snug)

Ashley Briggs · March 13th, 2008, 03:34 AM

The Kata crc15 works just fine. Lots of space for hand movements. I emailed petrol and they are to have a specific cover for the EX1 out in May.

December 16th, 2007, 10:14 AM	#1
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	Rain Cover for EX? Petrol Bags makes a rain cover (model PRC-HDV) for the Sony Z1. Does anyone know if it will fit the EX? Thanks. Thierry. __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com

December 16th, 2007, 10:59 PM	#4
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	the petrol cover fits really really well. Used it in heavy rain and the camera stayed dry. I didn't though! __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 17th, 2007, 11:42 PM	#5
Michael Bender Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Novato, CA, USA Posts: 46	Portabrace "Camera Body Armor" case Portabrace has a protector case/cover for the EX1 and it looks like it includes a rain shield with clear plastic access to various controls on the camera: http://www.portabrace.com/productA-CBA-EX1 I sent a note to Ken @ Portabrace asking if they have any type of "carry on" case for the EX1, I'll post his reply here. mike __________________ Never give up! Never surrender!

December 19th, 2007, 02:14 PM	#6
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Hi Phil, Is the rain cover you are using the Petrol PRC-S-HDV? My camera is shipping tomorrow so I want to make sure I order the proper cover since the first day with the camera I will be on the water shooting. Also thanks for all the great feedback and information on the EX1. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

December 19th, 2007, 03:09 PM	#7
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	Hi Paul I haven't a clue on the model number of the raincover. all I know is I bought it a year ago for my z1 and it fits just fine on the ex1 __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

December 16th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#2
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	I know that portabrace is working on a raincover for the ex1, if that helps you.

December 16th, 2007, 07:07 PM	#3
Vaughan Wood Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 278	After doing a wedding in slight drizzle on Saturday, (left my EX at home), I think the first person who makes a clip on plastic cover for the exposed play/reverse buttons on the top of the camera will make a killing!! What were the designers thinking? I wonder if they are sealed at all, as they are very vunerable to the slightest bit of drizzle when you're outside. Vaughan

December 19th, 2007, 03:24 PM	#8
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Thanks Phil __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

January 15th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#9
Brent Ethington Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WA Posts: 180	(know this is an old thread, but...) the KATA CRC-15 works well (the CRC-14 is a bit small/snug)

March 13th, 2008, 03:34 AM	#10
Ashley Briggs New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 12	Kata CRC15 The Kata crc15 works just fine. Lots of space for hand movements. I emailed petrol and they are to have a specific cover for the EX1 out in May.