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Ollie Walton · August 31st, 2010, 05:17 PM

What is the best Softie, i was looking at the rode or even the Rycote this is to cover the rode NTG2.

Any Suggestions/ reviews

Thanks

Ollie

Chad Johnson · August 31st, 2010, 05:33 PM

I was just talking about this a couple of threads down. The Rode Dead Cat is pretty good in moderate wind. The Rode Sofie is better, the Rycote Softie is better yet, and it looks like the Rycote Miniscreen is even better.

Here's a kit with the miniscreen, but it's got a lot more stuff than just the screen.

Rycote InVision Universal Camera Kit - 7.08" (18cm) 116002

Allan Black · August 31st, 2010, 06:49 PM

I use the Rode WS6 after I saw the dealer demo which was a 12" fan blowing straight at the NTG-2 about a foot away from it. In fact I was quite surprised how good it was, no wind at all.

After I used the WS6 for a while I found I'm able to accurately judge the strength of the wind and when I can use it and not have to use the Rode Blimp. But over a long day shoot, I play safe in case the wind gets stronger .. the weather report is not always correct.

If you're going on location somewhere distant, phone the local wireless station and ask a reporter to stick his head out the window .. works for me :)

Rode WS6

Cheers.

John Willett · September 6th, 2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ollie Walton

What is the best Softie, i was looking at the rode or even the Rycote this is to cover the rode NTG2.

Any Suggestions/ reviews

Seeing as Rycote invented the Softie and understand the science of exactly how and why it works, I would say the original is better than a copy.

But - The Rycote MiniScreen with its Windjammer is better than the Softie - Rycote themselves say this - and I think it is cheaper as well (especially when bought as part of the Universal Camera Kit).

Without the WIndjammer, the Softie is better than the MiniScreen - but *with* the Windjammer the MiniScreen is better than the Softie.

August 31st, 2010, 05:17 PM	#1
Ollie Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 156	Softie What is the best Softie, i was looking at the rode or even the Rycote this is to cover the rode NTG2. Any Suggestions/ reviews Thanks Ollie

August 31st, 2010, 05:33 PM	#2
Chad Johnson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arcata, Ca Posts: 750	I was just talking about this a couple of threads down. The Rode Dead Cat is pretty good in moderate wind. The Rode Sofie is better, the Rycote Softie is better yet, and it looks like the Rycote Miniscreen is even better. Here's a kit with the miniscreen, but it's got a lot more stuff than just the screen. Rycote InVision Universal Camera Kit - 7.08" (18cm) 116002 __________________ My Work: http://www.youtube.com/ChadWork1 Sony FS5 :: Panasonic GH4 :: Sony PMW-EX1 :: FCPx :: AT4053b :: Rode NTG-3,

August 31st, 2010, 06:49 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	I use the Rode WS6 after I saw the dealer demo which was a 12" fan blowing straight at the NTG-2 about a foot away from it. In fact I was quite surprised how good it was, no wind at all. After I used the WS6 for a while I found I'm able to accurately judge the strength of the wind and when I can use it and not have to use the Rode Blimp. But over a long day shoot, I play safe in case the wind gets stronger .. the weather report is not always correct. If you're going on location somewhere distant, phone the local wireless station and ask a reporter to stick his head out the window .. works for me :) Rode WS6 Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.