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Joel Klein · January 1st, 2008, 04:21 PM

As I'm awaiting my EX-1 from B&H, (promises THIS week)… I’m doing research for a good ‘practical’ soft carrying case.
Since there are no tapes or lenses, it’s a waste a case half empty...
What about the Sony LCS-G1BP?
Should I go for that Sony case, or something better for less$$ ?

Thanks
Joel Klein

Vaughan Wood · January 1st, 2008, 09:50 PM

This is the one I got with the camera.

It's a good fit, as I can get the camera in with the Snheiser ME66 and wind sock attached (just).

http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pi...d=1&ProdLine=1

It's a KT CC 193.

Cheers Vaughan

Ray Bell · January 2nd, 2008, 07:07 AM

Not sure if the other bag mfg's have this option but the Petrol bags has the option of converting to a back pack....

http://www.petrolbags.com/products/C.../PUBP/PUBP.htm

Or a backpack itself would be another option...

Craig Seeman · January 2nd, 2008, 08:23 AM

I decided on this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...kker_Plus.html

It holds the camera, has room for the often needed laptop for field offload. Can be worn as back back. Has built in wheels and handle when one prefers that.

The reviews are only so so but I need back back, wheels, laptop holder in one solution and it's working for me.

Justin Carlson · January 2nd, 2008, 09:34 AM

I think this is the one I'll be getting:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...zer_Blue_.html

Being that it has room to stuff a laptop as well, it'll be good for me so I can off load SxS cards in the field. Plus, it should be able to travel as a carry-on while traveling.

Craig Seeman · January 2nd, 2008, 10:14 AM

BTW one of the reasons why I prefer a back pack is that I don't want to walk around with something that screams that I have $10,000 worth of camera gear inside. Maybe it's because I'm from Brooklyn, NY.

Bob Pascucci · January 2nd, 2008, 10:55 AM

I've also gotten the Kata CC-195 - seems to be a good fit, well-made, sturdy.

Bob P

Sebastien Thomas · January 2nd, 2008, 11:05 AM

I do have this one : http://www.petrolbags.com/products/C...B-2/PCCB-2.htm

It's just the size of the EX1. I think you can put it equiped if you remove the separators inside.
I have the EX1, the battery charger + batteries + 25m HD-SDI coax + HDlink and some video/power cables and blue paper on the pocket on each side.

The bag is light but seems very strong. It should be waterproof (to rain) too.

Joel Klein · January 2nd, 2008, 04:21 PM

Well, the truth is I live in Brooklyn too...
I will call up my B&H sales rep and ask about when the Sony bag will be out so I can see it.

As of now I think the CC-193 should be good.

"Thank you all for your honest advice"
I hope to have my EX1 SOON...I can’t sleep...

Best Regards to all of you at 1920 -1080 24p at 4k….

Joel Klein

Piotr Wozniacki · January 12th, 2008, 08:15 AM

I have the Sony LCS-G1BP - great for the V1, with lots of room for the camera with mic on, safe compartment for the wide lens converter, the DR60 drive and a couple of spare batteries / tapes. The bag is very bulky, though!

But (event thought I love my V1E), I will probably be selling it as there is no rationale behind keeping it while getting the EX1, in my particular situation.

So my question is this: does the EX1 fit nicely into the tad smaller Sony bag, the Sony LCS-VCB designed for the FX1/Z1? It's smaller and cheaper, has a rain coat... Is it worthwile to swap for my LCS-G1BP, with the EX1 camera without many add-ons in mind? But will it accomodate the EX1 with a short shotgun on?

Rob Collins · January 12th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Here's what I have:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ase_Blue_.html

Pros: lots of stuff in one bag including basic audio, carry-on (barely)
Cons: heavy, no wheels, screams equipment

Thierry Humeau · January 12th, 2008, 09:22 AM

I really like the Petrol PCPR-1. It will accomodate a full EX kit with matte box still attached to the camera. The bag size is still very manageable and easy to take as carry-on. Here is a full review by Doug Spotted Eagle.

http://dvformat.digitalmedianet.com/...e.jsp?id=38620

Best,

Ian Smith · January 12th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin Carlson

I think this is the one I'll be getting:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...zer_Blue_.html

Being that it has room to stuff a laptop as well, it'll be good for me so I can off load SxS cards in the field. Plus, it should be able to travel as a carry-on while traveling.

My dealer has recommended the PortaBrace DV4U (which has been ordered as part of a whole kit that includes the EX1) and assuming it's the one he showed me it seemed to be a good compromise between having enough room for expansion (rods, Letus Extreme) and being easily portable.

Not sure what the differences between the "3" and the "4" model are?!

Brian Jansen · January 12th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thierry Humeau

I really like the Petrol PCPR-1. It will accomodate a full EX kit with matte box still attached to the camera. The bag size is still very manageable and easy to take as carry-on. Here is a full review by Doug Spotted Eagle.

http://dvformat.digitalmedianet.com/...e.jsp?id=38620

Best,

I choose this one as well. It has alot of extra room in the rear compartment.
I can even fit my dell laptop standing on its side in the front camera compartment along with the EX-1 and attached mattebox.

Eric Pascarelli · January 12th, 2008, 12:06 PM

I use the Porta-Brace DV2. It's actually under spec for the camera, but it makes a nice, small carryon package with reasonable protection and can fit the basic accessories, like an extra battery or 2 and the charger, cables, etc.

Probably wouldn't work with a shotgun attached.

The EX1 fits in rather nicely with the battery attached as long as the case's tray is adjusted properly.

January 1st, 2008, 04:21 PM	#1
Joel Klein Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 51	soft carrying case As I'm awaiting my EX-1 from B&H, (promises THIS week)… I’m doing research for a good ‘practical’ soft carrying case. Since there are no tapes or lenses, it’s a waste a case half empty... What about the Sony LCS-G1BP? Should I go for that Sony case, or something better for less$$ ? Thanks Joel Klein

January 2nd, 2008, 09:34 AM	#5
Justin Carlson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 173	Porta Brace DVO-3U I think this is the one I'll be getting: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...zer_Blue_.html Being that it has room to stuff a laptop as well, it'll be good for me so I can off load SxS cards in the field. Plus, it should be able to travel as a carry-on while traveling. __________________ Justin http://www.carlsonmedia.ca

January 2nd, 2008, 10:55 AM	#7
Bob Pascucci New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 16	camera bag I've also gotten the Kata CC-195 - seems to be a good fit, well-made, sturdy. Bob P

January 2nd, 2008, 04:21 PM	#9
Joel Klein Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 51	ex1 bag Well, the truth is I live in Brooklyn too... I will call up my B&H sales rep and ask about when the Sony bag will be out so I can see it. As of now I think the CC-193 should be good. "Thank you all for your honest advice" I hope to have my EX1 SOON...I can’t sleep... Best Regards to all of you at 1920 -1080 24p at 4k…. Joel Klein __________________ Go for 16 gig Ram its worth!

January 12th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#10
Piotr Wozniacki Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 4,086	I have the Sony LCS-G1BP - great for the V1, with lots of room for the camera with mic on, safe compartment for the wide lens converter, the DR60 drive and a couple of spare batteries / tapes. The bag is very bulky, though! But (event thought I love my V1E), I will probably be selling it as there is no rationale behind keeping it while getting the EX1, in my particular situation. So my question is this: does the EX1 fit nicely into the tad smaller Sony bag, the Sony LCS-VCB designed for the FX1/Z1? It's smaller and cheaper, has a rain coat... Is it worthwile to swap for my LCS-G1BP, with the EX1 camera without many add-ons in mind? But will it accomodate the EX1 with a short shotgun on? __________________ Sony PXW-FS7 \| DaVinci Resolve Studio; Magix Vegas Pro; i7-5960X CPU; 64 GB RAM; 2x GTX 1080 8GB GPU; Decklink 4K Extreme 12G; 4x 3TB WD Black in RAID 0; 1TB M.2 NVMe cache drive Last edited by Piotr Wozniacki; January 12th, 2008 at 09:20 AM.

January 1st, 2008, 09:50 PM	#2
Vaughan Wood Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 278	This is the one I got with the camera. It's a good fit, as I can get the camera in with the Snheiser ME66 and wind sock attached (just). http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pi...d=1&ProdLine=1 It's a KT CC 193. Cheers Vaughan

January 2nd, 2008, 07:07 AM	#3
Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	Not sure if the other bag mfg's have this option but the Petrol bags has the option of converting to a back pack.... http://www.petrolbags.com/products/C.../PUBP/PUBP.htm Or a backpack itself would be another option...

January 2nd, 2008, 08:23 AM	#4
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	I decided on this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...kker_Plus.html It holds the camera, has room for the often needed laptop for field offload. Can be worn as back back. Has built in wheels and handle when one prefers that. The reviews are only so so but I need back back, wheels, laptop holder in one solution and it's working for me.

January 2nd, 2008, 10:14 AM	#6
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	BTW one of the reasons why I prefer a back pack is that I don't want to walk around with something that screams that I have $10,000 worth of camera gear inside. Maybe it's because I'm from Brooklyn, NY.

January 2nd, 2008, 11:05 AM	#8
Sebastien Thomas Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 210	I do have this one : http://www.petrolbags.com/products/C...B-2/PCCB-2.htm It's just the size of the EX1. I think you can put it equiped if you remove the separators inside. I have the EX1, the battery charger + batteries + 25m HD-SDI coax + HDlink and some video/power cables and blue paper on the pocket on each side. The bag is light but seems very strong. It should be waterproof (to rain) too.

January 12th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#11
Rob Collins Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 229	Here's what I have: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ase_Blue_.html Pros: lots of stuff in one bag including basic audio, carry-on (barely) Cons: heavy, no wheels, screams equipment Attached Thumbnails

January 12th, 2008, 09:22 AM	#12
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	I really like the Petrol PCPR-1. It will accomodate a full EX kit with matte box still attached to the camera. The bag size is still very manageable and easy to take as carry-on. Here is a full review by Doug Spotted Eagle. http://dvformat.digitalmedianet.com/...e.jsp?id=38620 Best, __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com

January 12th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#15
Eric Pascarelli Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 498	I use the Porta-Brace DV2. It's actually under spec for the camera, but it makes a nice, small carryon package with reasonable protection and can fit the basic accessories, like an extra battery or 2 and the charger, cables, etc. Probably wouldn't work with a shotgun attached. The EX1 fits in rather nicely with the battery attached as long as the case's tray is adjusted properly.