Rain/Dust cover for VX2100 at DVinfo.net

David Aguilar · June 11th, 2006, 07:57 PM

Im looking to get a rain/dust cover for my VX2100, does anyone have any recommendations?
I would like to spend around $40, $50 or so, (however my budget is set at $100 *if the quality is worth it that is).

Question... if you use a cover, would it still be possible to mount an accessories onto the shoe of the camera (such as a Sony 10/20 watt light, mic etc...)??

TIA

Federico Prieto · June 11th, 2006, 09:28 PM

Hello Dave:

The Kata RC-14 Raincover f/Sony VX-2000/PD150 and other medium compact camcorders is great! Amazon has it in a very good price $ 70 ....I paid near $ 83...But since I bought that does not rain where I live....;-) so may be it can helps to evite the rain too.....

I believe the RC-14 has some aditional aditament for to protect a shotgun mic...I am afraid you can't use the light

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=502394

Federico

Terence Murphy · June 12th, 2006, 10:32 AM

I bought a Petrol cover for my VX2100:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

It seems well made but I haven't tested in the rain yet (so far having it has worked to keep the rain away). But be aware that the VX and PD cameras differ in where the external mic mounts -- on the VX the mount is directly on top, whereas its slightly to the side on the PD. The Petrol rain cover is designed for the PD series, and I haven't been able to devise a way to fit it over my camera with the Rode VideoMic attached. Its obvious from the picture -- I just didn't think about this complication when I bought it.

-Terence

Tom Hardwick · June 13th, 2006, 04:37 AM

And if you want a free one, you'll find a couple of elasticated shower caps in the bathroom. Nab one l;ike I did - she'll never notice.

Georg Liigand · June 14th, 2006, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Hardwick

And if you want a free one, you'll find a couple of elasticated shower caps in the bathroom. Nab one l;ike I did - she'll never notice.

LOL! I guess my problem is also solved! :D

June 11th, 2006, 07:57 PM	#1
David Aguilar Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, California Posts: 36	Rain/Dust cover for VX2100 Im looking to get a rain/dust cover for my VX2100, does anyone have any recommendations? I would like to spend around $40, $50 or so, (however my budget is set at $100 *if the quality is worth it that is). Question... if you use a cover, would it still be possible to mount an accessories onto the shoe of the camera (such as a Sony 10/20 watt light, mic etc...)?? TIA

June 11th, 2006, 09:28 PM	#2
Federico Prieto Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 117	Here it's Hello Dave: The Kata RC-14 Raincover f/Sony VX-2000/PD150 and other medium compact camcorders is great! Amazon has it in a very good price $ 70 ....I paid near $ 83...But since I bought that does not rain where I live....;-) so may be it can helps to evite the rain too..... I believe the RC-14 has some aditional aditament for to protect a shotgun mic...I am afraid you can't use the light http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=502394 Federico Last edited by Federico Prieto; June 12th, 2006 at 05:16 AM.

June 12th, 2006, 10:32 AM	#3
Terence Murphy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 161	I bought a Petrol cover for my VX2100: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation It seems well made but I haven't tested in the rain yet (so far having it has worked to keep the rain away). But be aware that the VX and PD cameras differ in where the external mic mounts -- on the VX the mount is directly on top, whereas its slightly to the side on the PD. The Petrol rain cover is designed for the PD series, and I haven't been able to devise a way to fit it over my camera with the Rode VideoMic attached. Its obvious from the picture -- I just didn't think about this complication when I bought it. -Terence

June 13th, 2006, 04:37 AM	#4
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	And if you want a free one, you'll find a couple of elasticated shower caps in the bathroom. Nab one l;ike I did - she'll never notice.