Bag for HD-P2? at DVinfo.net

Jim Michael · September 9th, 2006, 12:50 PM

Has anyone found a bag for carrying their HD-P2 in the field? I'm looking for something that provides easy access to the controls and a place to keep mics, battery spares, etc.

What's up with the shoulder strap attachment? At first I thought the clips were well engineered, but they're noisy.

Steve Rosen · September 9th, 2006, 04:18 PM

PortaBrace

Scott Tebeau · September 9th, 2006, 04:51 PM

I ended up getting the shoulder bag that is designed for the HD p2 by Tascam. Its cheep and it works.

I’ve read reports that claim the Portabrace buries many of the controls making difficult to operate. These are just rumors, not from my experience.

The Tascam bag does not provide the weatherproofing that the Portabrace does, so take that into account when making you decision.

Steve Rosen · September 9th, 2006, 07:41 PM

Good point, but the PortaBrace case allows mounting a mixer, which is important in my case - I have my soundman output a wireless signal to the camera so I don't have to slate for sync issues...

Actually, unless you're working in really bad weather, it's fine... I don't have any major problems with access.. as long as files are pre-recorded on the cards.. if you have to do that on location, it is cumbersome (menus are sorta a bitch)...

Jim Michael · September 10th, 2006, 03:56 PM

The Portabrace bag for the HD-P2 looks like it might work for my needs. Thanks for the reecommendation.

September 9th, 2006, 12:50 PM	#1
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	Bag for HD-P2? Has anyone found a bag for carrying their HD-P2 in the field? I'm looking for something that provides easy access to the controls and a place to keep mics, battery spares, etc. What's up with the shoulder strap attachment? At first I thought the clips were well engineered, but they're noisy.

September 9th, 2006, 04:18 PM	#2
Steve Rosen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 895	PortaBrace

September 9th, 2006, 04:51 PM	#3
Scott Tebeau Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: portland oregon Posts: 73	I ended up getting the shoulder bag that is designed for the HD p2 by Tascam. Its cheep and it works. I’ve read reports that claim the Portabrace buries many of the controls making difficult to operate. These are just rumors, not from my experience. The Tascam bag does not provide the weatherproofing that the Portabrace does, so take that into account when making you decision.

September 9th, 2006, 07:41 PM	#4
Steve Rosen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 895	Good point, but the PortaBrace case allows mounting a mixer, which is important in my case - I have my soundman output a wireless signal to the camera so I don't have to slate for sync issues... Actually, unless you're working in really bad weather, it's fine... I don't have any major problems with access.. as long as files are pre-recorded on the cards.. if you have to do that on location, it is cumbersome (menus are sorta a bitch)...

September 10th, 2006, 03:56 PM	#5
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	The Portabrace bag for the HD-P2 looks like it might work for my needs. Thanks for the reecommendation.