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Andy Walton · February 9th, 2007, 03:51 AM

Hi, has anyone used a camera jacket for the 350 or 330? I have the Petrol one and it seems awkward, its got all the right windows and openings but doesn't seem to sit right, the battery cover/radiomic holders seem to drift suggesting its rotating, to open the monitor requires folding the window in on itself which then means difficulty getting to the rear contol panel.
I have a portabrace for my 570 , its not perfect either but seems a little more friendly.

Anyone found a good jacket?

Andy

Roddy Jamieson · February 9th, 2007, 05:14 AM

I use KATA gloves, much more fitted than Porta Brace. I enquired with Kata and they state that their model CG13 fits the XDCAMHD, although they advertise it as for the DSR 450, the layout is the same.

Here's the link http://www.kata-bags.com/category.as...d=1&ProdLine=1

Vincent Rozenberg · February 9th, 2007, 09:54 AM

Kata glove here as well. What I do not like is the fact that it's not that easy to do things behind the audio pannel with the LCD display folded out.

Ryan Hollings · February 9th, 2007, 11:01 AM

I have the Portabrace SC-F350 on our 350's, and well, it takes a little while to get it on, just like most covers, seems to work good, I had to make 1 small cut liking =) I could throw up a couple pics if anyone wants to see.

Ivan Snoeckx · February 9th, 2007, 01:27 PM

Hi Ryan,

We always love to see pictures! :-)

I also would go for a Porta Brace shouldercase because they are the best.

Matthew Ernest Adams · February 9th, 2007, 11:00 PM

I've got the Porta Brace cover and once you get all the straps tightened up properly and the cover settles and stretches a bit, you won't even notice it.

Also, the built in rain-gear is MUCH better than previous PB shoulder cases I've used. It actually completely covers the camera, even with a boom mic, big lens, Rycote softie and double wireless boxes on the back and I can still operate all the controls.

Ryan Hollings · February 9th, 2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan Snoeckx

Hi Ryan,

We always love to see pictures! :-)

I also would go for a Porta Brace shouldercase because they are the best.

I will take some pics in the morning, and post them =)

Ryan Hollings · February 9th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Heres a pic, as promise,, excuse the clutter

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...portabrace.jpg

Ivan Snoeckx · February 10th, 2007, 06:07 AM

Thanks for shearing the picture!

Maybe someone else can post some pictures of their Petrol or KATA covers, so that we can see the difference.

Vincent Rozenberg · February 10th, 2007, 06:25 AM

My Kata glove, also around the viewfinder.
Quick photo taken with phonecam, so no good quality, but gives an impression:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9...1007001kq3.jpg

Ivan Snoeckx · February 10th, 2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Hollings

Heres a pic, as promise,, excuse the clutter

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...portabrace.jpg

Ryan,

Doesn't it have separate clear windows on the side for seeing and opening? Or does this black flap open all the way? Hmmm, strange cover.

Ivan Snoeckx · February 10th, 2007, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent Rozenberg

My Kata glove, also around the viewfinder.
Quick photo taken with phonecam, so no good quality, but gives an impression:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9...1007001kq3.jpg

Thanks for posting Vincent. Looks like a nice cover to me. What mattebox are you using from VOCAS? I guess it is a 315 or 325 because you can control the eyebrowns on the side. I own an MB-320.

Vincent Rozenberg · February 10th, 2007, 09:42 AM

Yep, a 325. The Kata glove is okay, and it comes with a raincover as well.

Ryan Hollings · February 10th, 2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan Snoeckx

Ryan,

Doesn't it have separate clear windows on the side for seeing and opening? Or does this black flap open all the way? Hmmm, strange cover.

Basically that whole black piece can lift up and velcro to the top,, or each half can be fold it back... it takes a little getting used too.

Dean Gill · February 18th, 2007, 12:14 AM

Have a look at this one:
http://www.workingeasy.it/
I already bought camera jackets there for my previous camcorders and just ordered one for my new PDW-F330.

Dean

February 9th, 2007, 03:51 AM	#1
Andy Walton New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 21	Camera Jacket? Hi, has anyone used a camera jacket for the 350 or 330? I have the Petrol one and it seems awkward, its got all the right windows and openings but doesn't seem to sit right, the battery cover/radiomic holders seem to drift suggesting its rotating, to open the monitor requires folding the window in on itself which then means difficulty getting to the rear contol panel. I have a portabrace for my 570 , its not perfect either but seems a little more friendly. Anyone found a good jacket? Andy

February 9th, 2007, 05:14 AM	#2
Roddy Jamieson Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 33	I use KATA gloves, much more fitted than Porta Brace. I enquired with Kata and they state that their model CG13 fits the XDCAMHD, although they advertise it as for the DSR 450, the layout is the same. Here's the link http://www.kata-bags.com/category.as...d=1&ProdLine=1 __________________ Roddy Jamieson

February 9th, 2007, 11:00 PM	#6
Matthew Ernest Adams Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 54	Porta Brace I've got the Porta Brace cover and once you get all the straps tightened up properly and the cover settles and stretches a bit, you won't even notice it. Also, the built in rain-gear is MUCH better than previous PB shoulder cases I've used. It actually completely covers the camera, even with a boom mic, big lens, Rycote softie and double wireless boxes on the back and I can still operate all the controls.

February 9th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#8
Ryan Hollings Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 118	Picture Heres a pic, as promise,, excuse the clutter http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...portabrace.jpg

February 9th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#3
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	Kata glove here as well. What I do not like is the fact that it's not that easy to do things behind the audio pannel with the LCD display folded out.

February 9th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#4
Ryan Hollings Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 118	I have the Portabrace SC-F350 on our 350's, and well, it takes a little while to get it on, just like most covers, seems to work good, I had to make 1 small cut liking =) I could throw up a couple pics if anyone wants to see.

February 9th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#5
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Hi Ryan, We always love to see pictures! :-) I also would go for a Porta Brace shouldercase because they are the best.

February 10th, 2007, 06:07 AM	#9
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	Thanks for shearing the picture! Maybe someone else can post some pictures of their Petrol or KATA covers, so that we can see the difference.

February 10th, 2007, 06:25 AM	#10
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	My Kata glove, also around the viewfinder. Quick photo taken with phonecam, so no good quality, but gives an impression: http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9...1007001kq3.jpg

February 10th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#13
Vincent Rozenberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 475	Yep, a 325. The Kata glove is okay, and it comes with a raincover as well.

February 18th, 2007, 12:14 AM	#15
Dean Gill Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Geneva - Switzerland Posts: 30	Have a look at this one: http://www.workingeasy.it/ I already bought camera jackets there for my previous camcorders and just ordered one for my new PDW-F330. Dean