Rain Covers for GL-2 at DVinfo.net

Mike Cavanaugh · October 24th, 2005, 01:02 PM

Any recommendations on good rain covers for the GL-2? Are there any in the <$100 range that work well to protect the camera while still allowing access to controls?

Trond Saetre · October 24th, 2005, 01:12 PM

PortaBrace makes good rain covers.
www.portabrace.com

The one for the GL2 is called RS-GL2, with MSRP $169.

Jim OMalley · October 24th, 2005, 03:00 PM

I've used the PortaBrace cover in a steady downpour for several hours. The camera stayed nice and dry, no head clogs or other similar problems due to moisture.

Dale Guthormsen · October 24th, 2005, 10:32 PM

I purchased a kata rain cover for my gl2 and it is adequate and costs around 60 dollars, they have them at B&H.

gus

Mike Cavanaugh · October 25th, 2005, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Guthormsen

I purchased a kata rain cover for my gl2 and it is adequate and costs around 60 dollars, they have them at B&H.

gus

Dale,
"Adequate" sounds like a less than stellar endorsement - what are your concerns?

Dale Guthormsen · October 25th, 2005, 11:15 PM

If I were to be picky, the case is perhaps a little tight for my hands to work under,
I shoot with a shoulder rest and a hand on the lens barrell a lot and I use a remote on the handle. problem is how do I protect the monfrotto remote. Guess i find using it kind of awkward. I do not have the opportunity to try others!!

I am not totally confident in the ties that pull it around the lens shroud and the view finder.

I have not used it in heavy rain. I ruined my last cam with water so i am pretty careful about the water issue.

It works fine in damp conditions and more than adequate for dust or sand.

To be fair, I have not given it a tuff test. How do i do that with out risk to my lovely camera!!

gus

Nathaniel McInnes · October 26th, 2005, 01:42 AM

i no this is stupid but i find 2 plastic bags do for one time use. but we only use them in light rain

Mike Cavanaugh · October 27th, 2005, 11:11 AM

I am currently using the plastic bag method with a rubberband securing the hole around the lens and another for the hole for the EVF. I also fashioned a lens hood extension out of black cinefoil to provide a bit more cover over the glass. I'd like to look a bit more professional!

Has anyone tried the Petrol PRC-DV Camera Rain Cover? From our friends at B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

For $85 it looks pretty good, but before ordering, I'd like to hear some reactions.

Rob Jacobs · October 27th, 2005, 11:45 AM

I used the kata for 3 months in Alaska. Two months of that was in southeast Alaska where they average 150 inches of water a year. Never had a problem, but I was as careful as I could be. The most that ever got inside was a couple minute drops of water on top of the handle. That was with hours of down pour. If it got really bad and I wasn't shooting I just put a garbage bag over the kata and tripod. The way I protected my mikes and lens controller was to put condoms on them and tape the ends. Good Luck

Mike Cavanaugh · October 27th, 2005, 11:47 AM

Lubricated or non? ;-)

Thanks for the input - B&H here I come!

October 24th, 2005, 01:02 PM	#1
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Rain Covers for GL-2 Any recommendations on good rain covers for the GL-2? Are there any in the <$100 range that work well to protect the camera while still allowing access to controls?

October 24th, 2005, 10:32 PM	#4
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Kata rain cover I purchased a kata rain cover for my gl2 and it is adequate and costs around 60 dollars, they have them at B&H. gus

October 25th, 2005, 11:15 PM	#6
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	concerns If I were to be picky, the case is perhaps a little tight for my hands to work under, I shoot with a shoulder rest and a hand on the lens barrell a lot and I use a remote on the handle. problem is how do I protect the monfrotto remote. Guess i find using it kind of awkward. I do not have the opportunity to try others!! I am not totally confident in the ties that pull it around the lens shroud and the view finder. I have not used it in heavy rain. I ruined my last cam with water so i am pretty careful about the water issue. It works fine in damp conditions and more than adequate for dust or sand. To be fair, I have not given it a tuff test. How do i do that with out risk to my lovely camera!! gus

October 24th, 2005, 01:12 PM	#2
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	PortaBrace makes good rain covers. www.portabrace.com The one for the GL2 is called RS-GL2, with MSRP $169.

October 24th, 2005, 03:00 PM	#3
Jim OMalley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 81	I've used the PortaBrace cover in a steady downpour for several hours. The camera stayed nice and dry, no head clogs or other similar problems due to moisture.

October 26th, 2005, 01:42 AM	#7
Nathaniel McInnes Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taffs well, Wales Posts: 190	i no this is stupid but i find 2 plastic bags do for one time use. but we only use them in light rain

October 27th, 2005, 11:11 AM	#8
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	I am currently using the plastic bag method with a rubberband securing the hole around the lens and another for the hole for the EVF. I also fashioned a lens hood extension out of black cinefoil to provide a bit more cover over the glass. I'd like to look a bit more professional! Has anyone tried the Petrol PRC-DV Camera Rain Cover? From our friends at B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search For $85 it looks pretty good, but before ordering, I'd like to hear some reactions.

October 27th, 2005, 11:45 AM	#9
Rob Jacobs Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. George Utah Posts: 82	I used the kata for 3 months in Alaska. Two months of that was in southeast Alaska where they average 150 inches of water a year. Never had a problem, but I was as careful as I could be. The most that ever got inside was a couple minute drops of water on top of the handle. That was with hours of down pour. If it got really bad and I wasn't shooting I just put a garbage bag over the kata and tripod. The way I protected my mikes and lens controller was to put condoms on them and tape the ends. Good Luck

October 27th, 2005, 11:47 AM	#10
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Lubricated or non? ;-) Thanks for the input - B&H here I come!