Need a weather cover for HVX w/ mattebox-- fast. at DVinfo.net

Matt Irwin · May 2nd, 2007, 06:35 PM

I just got a shoot in the desert with high winds forcast, so I'm looking for a rain slick or weather cover that will work with my HVX x/ Chrosziel 450 matte box attached. I could always go the way of clear plastic and gaff tape, but I'd much rather keep it looking professional...

Anyone use the Kata CRC-15 with a similar camera setup?

I checked Porta-brace, Kata, and Petrol, and didn't see much that would work with a mattebox. Didn't find much in a forum search either. Any favorites? Anything new from NAB perhaps?
Shooting in four days...

Thanks,

Craig Chartier · May 2nd, 2007, 08:48 PM

kata had a very tight cover at NAB for this camera. they were not showing it with a matte box though it looked like it would cover. it will take care of dust on the camera.

Dean Sensui · May 2nd, 2007, 11:29 PM

I use a Kata rain cover in conjunction with a CAVision Matte box.

I had to "rip" the first 3.5" of the seam at the front enclosure to get the matte box to fit through. It was re-stitched by hand and that wasn't a big deal at all.

Matt Irwin · May 3rd, 2007, 12:22 AM

Dean-- which model do you use? I'm close to ordering the CRC-15 since it looks like it has an adjustable draw-closure around the lens. The rest of the HVX covers I have seen seem to.... "fussy."

Dean Sensui · May 3rd, 2007, 12:44 AM

Matt...

Yes, it's the CRC-15.

It's easily "thrown on" and the drawstrings will seal it up nicely.

As you noted, some other covers have elastic openings that make them a lot more difficult to install.

Matt Irwin · May 3rd, 2007, 01:31 AM

CRC-15 it is-- thank you Dean!

Dean Sensui · May 3rd, 2007, 03:01 AM

Matt...

By the way, the CRC-15 has a sleeve that can be removed. it's a handy feature when the sun comes out and all that clear plastic threatens to turn the whole thing into a hot house!

And then the sleeve works to protect your investment against dust.

I shot a mototcross event and DID NOT put on the sleeve. I ended up brushing out dust from all the corners of the camera.

Luckily none of it got into the tape drive! Not that I use tape all that often.

May 2nd, 2007, 06:35 PM	#1
Matt Irwin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 327	Need a weather cover for HVX w/ mattebox-- fast. I just got a shoot in the desert with high winds forcast, so I'm looking for a rain slick or weather cover that will work with my HVX x/ Chrosziel 450 matte box attached. I could always go the way of clear plastic and gaff tape, but I'd much rather keep it looking professional... Anyone use the Kata CRC-15 with a similar camera setup? I checked Porta-brace, Kata, and Petrol, and didn't see much that would work with a mattebox. Didn't find much in a forum search either. Any favorites? Anything new from NAB perhaps? Shooting in four days... Thanks, __________________ Matt Irwin DP / matt.irwincine.com

May 2nd, 2007, 11:29 PM	#3
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	I use a Kata rain cover in conjunction with a CAVision Matte box. I had to "rip" the first 3.5" of the seam at the front enclosure to get the matte box to fit through. It was re-stitched by hand and that wasn't a big deal at all. __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

May 3rd, 2007, 12:22 AM	#4
Matt Irwin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 327	Dean-- which model do you use? I'm close to ordering the CRC-15 since it looks like it has an adjustable draw-closure around the lens. The rest of the HVX covers I have seen seem to.... "fussy." __________________ Matt Irwin DP / matt.irwincine.com

May 3rd, 2007, 12:44 AM	#5
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Matt... Yes, it's the CRC-15. It's easily "thrown on" and the drawstrings will seal it up nicely. As you noted, some other covers have elastic openings that make them a lot more difficult to install. __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

May 3rd, 2007, 01:31 AM	#6
Matt Irwin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 327	CRC-15 it is-- thank you Dean! __________________ Matt Irwin DP / matt.irwincine.com

May 2nd, 2007, 08:48 PM	#2
Craig Chartier DVi Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 374	kata had a very tight cover at NAB for this camera. they were not showing it with a matte box though it looked like it would cover. it will take care of dust on the camera.

May 3rd, 2007, 03:01 AM	#7
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Matt... By the way, the CRC-15 has a sleeve that can be removed. it's a handy feature when the sun comes out and all that clear plastic threatens to turn the whole thing into a hot house! And then the sleeve works to protect your investment against dust. I shot a mototcross event and DID NOT put on the sleeve. I ended up brushing out dust from all the corners of the camera. Luckily none of it got into the tape drive! Not that I use tape all that often. __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing