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Old May 20th, 2003, 01:03 AM   #1
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I Wanna Wrap Around for my XM2?

Hi there!

Title says it all.

I don't want a Rainslick as such. But something like a "protector" like a minature Port-a-Brace material like thingy bag to make my XM2 feel snug while in use outside. Does this make sense? I've tried the KATA rainslicks and my hand produces a lot of heat AND the plasticky feel and its noise make it nasty to work with. AND it costs £90GBp - what for a plasic bag - yeah right!!!

This has to be a market for someone to exploit - SONY 2000 is about the same size - bit bigger.

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Old May 20th, 2003, 01:54 AM   #2
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I'm not sure I have an accurate image of what you have in mind, Grazie. Are you looking for an XM2 "teddy"?
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Old May 20th, 2003, 02:52 AM   #3
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A "Teddy"! Now I don't know what you mean!

Here's the thing I tried here in UK. It's plasticky and quite hot creating condensation:

http://www.kata-bags.nl/english/index.html


Now if some company made a more "fabric" type of cover - similar to the picture of the KATA rainslcik for the PD150/VX200 - yeah?

That's what I mean - I just want to be assured I'm protecting the XM2 against blowing dust, lite rain and such like. I feel the cammy is a bit "naked" to the forces of nature.

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Old May 20th, 2003, 10:04 AM   #4
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Portabrace makes such a thingie as does a company called camkote. The camkote is a little cheaper but I found it somewhat tight on my GL1 (GL1 version). Actually, I think the GL1 version works fine with the GL2.

Will keep some dust out but works more for rain that dust.
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Old May 20th, 2003, 12:15 PM   #5
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Oh yes, that's the type of thingy I'm looking for. All I need to do is find a supplier in the UK - so I can play with it!

Jeff thanks for your time,

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