Petrol PWR-HDV and A1 at DVinfo.net

Cal Bickford · February 1st, 2007, 07:13 PM

I have a couple of questions about this bag if anyone as it.

1) It looks like canon's wideangle converter definitely won't fit in the bag while attached to the A1, but will it fits securely (or at all) into the compartment on the other side of the bag?

2)B&H lists several sizes of this bag. One "for Canon GL2, JVC JY-HD10U, Panasonic AG-DVC15, Sony DSR-PD170 or DSR-PDX10 or Similar Size Camcorders", one "for Panasonic AG DVX-100A or Similar Size Camcorders", and one "for Sony HDV series camcorders". Does anyone know which of these is the best fit for the A1?

Also any other thoughts or opinions on this bag or alternatives are appreciated.

Mark Fry · February 2nd, 2007, 10:09 AM

"for Sony HDV series camcorders" is probably the nearest. XH-A1 is certainly bigger than XM2 and VX2100/PD170. Not sure about DVX-100....

Dave Halliday · February 2nd, 2007, 10:20 AM

I bought the $100 petrol HDV bag from B and H and I LOVE it. It fits my shoulder mount, audio gear and A1 with some room to spare.

Bill Pryor · February 2nd, 2007, 10:37 AM

The Petrol I got is the PCUB-1. I think there would be enough room room for the camera and wide angle adapter, but you might want to double check the interior dimensions. There are also big side pockets.

Josh Dahlberg · February 2nd, 2007, 06:45 PM

I bought this Petrol HDV backpack from B$H ($135) and would recommend it... plenty of room for the A1 plus accessories, but not not too big

PMCK-1 Mini Camback Backpack - for Small DV or HDV Camcorders with Tripod and Accessories REG

Steve Wolla · February 2nd, 2007, 09:20 PM

I got the Petrol PWR-HDV bag for my A1, the one sized for Sony HDV cams. You're right, you wouldn't want to try putting it in there with the Canon wide angle attached. However, there is plenty of room for it on the opposite side. Just store it on its side, on top of one of the built-in compartments.
It is a nice bag. Mine also has rollers, which are great.

Cal Bickford · February 4th, 2007, 04:17 PM

Great thanks! thats exactly what i wanted to hear.

Win Edson · February 22nd, 2007, 11:13 AM

Hi Dave,

you mentioned you bought the one for $100, is that the Petrol PCCB-1N listed at $99.95? I just wanted to make sure because it uses the word 'compact camcorder' and it says its for the Canon GL which I think is a smaller camcorder.

Thanks

Win

February 1st, 2007, 07:13 PM	#1
Cal Bickford Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 157	Petrol PWR-HDV and A1 I have a couple of questions about this bag if anyone as it. 1) It looks like canon's wideangle converter definitely won't fit in the bag while attached to the A1, but will it fits securely (or at all) into the compartment on the other side of the bag? 2)B&H lists several sizes of this bag. One "for Canon GL2, JVC JY-HD10U, Panasonic AG-DVC15, Sony DSR-PD170 or DSR-PDX10 or Similar Size Camcorders", one "for Panasonic AG DVX-100A or Similar Size Camcorders", and one "for Sony HDV series camcorders". Does anyone know which of these is the best fit for the A1? Also any other thoughts or opinions on this bag or alternatives are appreciated.

February 2nd, 2007, 10:09 AM	#2
Mark Fry Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 425	"for Sony HDV series camcorders" is probably the nearest. XH-A1 is certainly bigger than XM2 and VX2100/PD170. Not sure about DVX-100.... __________________ Steam Age Pictures - videos in aid of railway preservation societies.

February 2nd, 2007, 10:20 AM	#3
Dave Halliday Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 116	I bought the $100 petrol HDV bag from B and H and I LOVE it. It fits my shoulder mount, audio gear and A1 with some room to spare.

February 2nd, 2007, 10:37 AM	#4
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	The Petrol I got is the PCUB-1. I think there would be enough room room for the camera and wide angle adapter, but you might want to double check the interior dimensions. There are also big side pockets.

February 2nd, 2007, 06:45 PM	#5
Josh Dahlberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 513	I bought this Petrol HDV backpack from B$H ($135) and would recommend it... plenty of room for the A1 plus accessories, but not not too big PMCK-1 Mini Camback Backpack - for Small DV or HDV Camcorders with Tripod and Accessories REG

February 2nd, 2007, 09:20 PM	#6
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	I got the Petrol PWR-HDV bag for my A1, the one sized for Sony HDV cams. You're right, you wouldn't want to try putting it in there with the Canon wide angle attached. However, there is plenty of room for it on the opposite side. Just store it on its side, on top of one of the built-in compartments. It is a nice bag. Mine also has rollers, which are great.

February 4th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#7
Cal Bickford Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 157	Great thanks! thats exactly what i wanted to hear.

February 22nd, 2007, 11:13 AM	#8
Win Edson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 12	Hi Dave, you mentioned you bought the one for $100, is that the Petrol PCCB-1N listed at $99.95? I just wanted to make sure because it uses the word 'compact camcorder' and it says its for the Canon GL which I think is a smaller camcorder. Thanks Win