I Wanna Wrap Around for my XM2? at DVinfo.net

Graham Bernard · May 20th, 2003, 01:03 AM

Hi there!

Title says it all.

I don't want a Rainslick as such. But something like a "protector" like a minature Port-a-Brace material like thingy bag to make my XM2 feel snug while in use outside. Does this make sense? I've tried the KATA rainslicks and my hand produces a lot of heat AND the plasticky feel and its noise make it nasty to work with. AND it costs £90GBp - what for a plasic bag - yeah right!!!

This has to be a market for someone to exploit - SONY 2000 is about the same size - bit bigger.

Grazie

Ken Tanaka · May 20th, 2003, 01:54 AM

I'm not sure I have an accurate image of what you have in mind, Grazie. Are you looking for an XM2 "teddy"?

Graham Bernard · May 20th, 2003, 02:52 AM

A "Teddy"! Now I don't know what you mean!

Here's the thing I tried here in UK. It's plasticky and quite hot creating condensation:

http://www.kata-bags.nl/english/index.html

Now if some company made a more "fabric" type of cover - similar to the picture of the KATA rainslcik for the PD150/VX200 - yeah?

That's what I mean - I just want to be assured I'm protecting the XM2 against blowing dust, lite rain and such like. I feel the cammy is a bit "naked" to the forces of nature.

Grazie

Jeff Price · May 20th, 2003, 10:04 AM

Portabrace makes such a thingie as does a company called camkote. The camkote is a little cheaper but I found it somewhat tight on my GL1 (GL1 version). Actually, I think the GL1 version works fine with the GL2.

Will keep some dust out but works more for rain that dust.

Graham Bernard · May 20th, 2003, 12:15 PM

Oh yes, that's the type of thingy I'm looking for. All I need to do is find a supplier in the UK - so I can play with it!

Jeff thanks for your time,

Grazie

May 20th, 2003, 01:03 AM	#1
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	I Wanna Wrap Around for my XM2? Hi there! Title says it all. I don't want a Rainslick as such. But something like a "protector" like a minature Port-a-Brace material like thingy bag to make my XM2 feel snug while in use outside. Does this make sense? I've tried the KATA rainslicks and my hand produces a lot of heat AND the plasticky feel and its noise make it nasty to work with. AND it costs £90GBp - what for a plasic bag - yeah right!!! This has to be a market for someone to exploit - SONY 2000 is about the same size - bit bigger. Grazie

May 20th, 2003, 01:54 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I'm not sure I have an accurate image of what you have in mind, Grazie. Are you looking for an XM2 "teddy"? __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

May 20th, 2003, 10:04 AM	#4
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	Portabrace makes such a thingie as does a company called camkote. The camkote is a little cheaper but I found it somewhat tight on my GL1 (GL1 version). Actually, I think the GL1 version works fine with the GL2. Will keep some dust out but works more for rain that dust. __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

May 20th, 2003, 02:52 AM	#3
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	A "Teddy"! Now I don't know what you mean! Here's the thing I tried here in UK. It's plasticky and quite hot creating condensation: http://www.kata-bags.nl/english/index.html Now if some company made a more "fabric" type of cover - similar to the picture of the KATA rainslcik for the PD150/VX200 - yeah? That's what I mean - I just want to be assured I'm protecting the XM2 against blowing dust, lite rain and such like. I feel the cammy is a bit "naked" to the forces of nature. Grazie

May 20th, 2003, 12:15 PM	#5
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Oh yes, that's the type of thingy I'm looking for. All I need to do is find a supplier in the UK - so I can play with it! Jeff thanks for your time, Grazie