Windjammer xf100 at DVinfo.net

Ann Bens · August 2nd, 2012, 07:05 AM

I ordered a mini windjammer by Rycote especially for the XF100.
Found it very disappointing. It only covers the front part of the audiounit.
Only touching it very slightly the windjammer slips off very easily on one side, making it rather useless.
So I returned the item.
Looking for a alternative. One that maybe covers the whole audiopart, unfortunately it will cover the hotshoe as well. Although won't be needing a windjammer while using xlr.
Its very difficult to find windjammers with measurements as the usually only mention the camera's model.

Wil Vermeesch · August 2nd, 2012, 12:39 PM

I use my jammer from the same manufacturer but the one I also use at my Canon XHA1 camera.
This one fits perfectly over the micro from the XF100

Ann Bens · August 3rd, 2012, 09:24 AM

I have a MikeMuff for my A1 which was actually for my old Sony 2100 and is a tad too small, but it serves it purpose, however it will not fit the xf100.
Do you have a product number by any chance.

Wil Vermeesch · August 3rd, 2012, 11:19 AM

Sorry,I do not know anymore
I think you are Dutch, go to cameratools or cameraland with your camera and let them chech?
Sucess

Michael Fousie · August 3rd, 2012, 03:25 PM

If you have a Zoom h4n foam microphone cover it fits perfectly on the xf100 and works great to stop wind noise. You might give it a try if available.

Ann Bens · August 4th, 2012, 07:48 AM

Wil and Michael thanks for the suggestions, will check them out.

Martin Catt · August 4th, 2012, 08:51 AM

Second the foam cover for the H4N. It fits perfectly on my XF300, and I made a fake-fur "sock" with a drawstring to go over it to cut down the wind noise even more.

Martin

Ann Bens · August 5th, 2012, 04:03 AM

Does the windjammer for the H4N come with a foam lining or just the fur.

Steve Porchet · August 12th, 2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ann Bens

I ordered a mini windjammer by Rycote especially for the XF100.
Found it very disappointing. It only covers the front part of the audiounit.
Only touching it very slightly the windjammer slips off very easily on one side, making it rather useless.
So I returned the item.
Looking for a alternative. One that maybe covers the whole audiopart, unfortunately it will cover the hotshoe as well. Although won't be needing a windjammer while using xlr.
Its very difficult to find windjammers with measurements as the usually only mention the camera's model.

I too purchased the Rycote windjammer for my XF300 and it didn't fit, to say the least. Has anyone come up with an alternative cover for the Xf300?

Sam Young · August 13th, 2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ann Bens

Does the windjammer for the H4N come with a foam lining or just the fur.

The H4N kit only comes with the foam lining, no fur.

Mike Beckett · August 13th, 2012, 04:25 AM

Has anyone contacted Rycote about this for advice? I'm sure they'd be more than happy to offer advice or listen to feedback about the product.

Ann Bens · August 13th, 2012, 09:23 AM

Might not hirt to drop them a line. Wildo.

Mike Ayotte · August 13th, 2012, 03:07 PM

I purcased the Rode Dead Kitten from B&H. It fits fine ,here is a link to an earlier discussion: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-xf...een-xf100.html

Ann Bens · August 14th, 2012, 03:31 AM

I dropped Rycote a line:

Dear Ann,
Thank you very much for your email.
Please accept our apologies regarding this issue, I have passed this on to my manager and we are going to look into this problem further.
Once again apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Rhiannon

Dead Kitten might be a good option or the Rycote Mini Windjammer Extended medium.

Mike Beckett · August 14th, 2012, 04:38 AM

Apart from physical fitting problems, I wouldn't expect too many miracles from windshields that are just lumps of fur (even those with a Rycote badge on them).

And the foam off the Zoom H4n is only really for pops/plosives from speech, it won't do much in any real wind.

August 2nd, 2012, 07:05 AM	#1
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Windjammer xf100 I ordered a mini windjammer by Rycote especially for the XF100. Found it very disappointing. It only covers the front part of the audiounit. Only touching it very slightly the windjammer slips off very easily on one side, making it rather useless. So I returned the item. Looking for a alternative. One that maybe covers the whole audiopart, unfortunately it will cover the hotshoe as well. Although won't be needing a windjammer while using xlr. Its very difficult to find windjammers with measurements as the usually only mention the camera's model.

August 2nd, 2012, 12:39 PM	#2
Wil Vermeesch Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Eindhoven The Netherlands Posts: 52	Re: Windjammer xf100 I use my jammer from the same manufacturer but the one I also use at my Canon XHA1 camera. This one fits perfectly over the micro from the XF100

August 3rd, 2012, 09:24 AM	#3
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Windjammer xf100 I have a MikeMuff for my A1 which was actually for my old Sony 2100 and is a tad too small, but it serves it purpose, however it will not fit the xf100. Do you have a product number by any chance. Last edited by Ann Bens; August 4th, 2012 at 05:33 AM. Reason: tiepvout/typing error

August 3rd, 2012, 11:19 AM	#4
Wil Vermeesch Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Eindhoven The Netherlands Posts: 52	Re: Windjammer xf100 Sorry,I do not know anymore I think you are Dutch, go to cameratools or cameraland with your camera and let them chech? Sucess

August 3rd, 2012, 03:25 PM	#5
Michael Fousie New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 18	Re: Windjammer xf100 If you have a Zoom h4n foam microphone cover it fits perfectly on the xf100 and works great to stop wind noise. You might give it a try if available.

August 4th, 2012, 07:48 AM	#6
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Windjammer xf100 Wil and Michael thanks for the suggestions, will check them out.

August 4th, 2012, 08:51 AM	#7
Martin Catt Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Colony TX Posts: 327	Re: Windjammer xf100 Second the foam cover for the H4N. It fits perfectly on my XF300, and I made a fake-fur "sock" with a drawstring to go over it to cut down the wind noise even more. Martin __________________ Canon XF300, Canon 5DMkII, Canon XL2, Rolls MX422 mixer, Zoom H4N, AT899 lavs, AT2020's, Azden SGM 1X shotgun, Manfrotto 501 head on 351 tripod

August 5th, 2012, 04:03 AM	#8
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Windjammer xf100 Does the windjammer for the H4N come with a foam lining or just the fur.

August 13th, 2012, 04:25 AM	#11
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: Windjammer xf100 Has anyone contacted Rycote about this for advice? I'm sure they'd be more than happy to offer advice or listen to feedback about the product.

August 13th, 2012, 09:23 AM	#12
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Windjammer xf100 Might not hirt to drop them a line. Wildo.

August 13th, 2012, 03:07 PM	#13
Mike Ayotte Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Laguna Woods CA Posts: 53	Re: Windjammer xf100 I purcased the Rode Dead Kitten from B&H. It fits fine ,here is a link to an earlier discussion: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-xf...een-xf100.html __________________ Regards Mike

August 14th, 2012, 03:31 AM	#14
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Windjammer xf100 I dropped Rycote a line: Dear Ann, Thank you very much for your email. Please accept our apologies regarding this issue, I have passed this on to my manager and we are going to look into this problem further. Once again apologies for any inconvenience caused. Kind regards, Rhiannon Dead Kitten might be a good option or the Rycote Mini Windjammer Extended medium.

August 14th, 2012, 04:38 AM	#15
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: Windjammer xf100 Apart from physical fitting problems, I wouldn't expect too many miracles from windshields that are just lumps of fur (even those with a Rycote badge on them). And the foam off the Zoom H4n is only really for pops/plosives from speech, it won't do much in any real wind.