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Ola Christoffersson · May 6th, 2011, 03:20 PM

Has anyone found a nice raincover for the F3?

Michael Palmer · May 7th, 2011, 04:03 PM

Honestly I wouldn't image anyone making a rain cover for the F3. Since its not an ENG camera why would there be a need for one.

Andrew Stone · May 7th, 2011, 04:07 PM

Portabrace has one...

PortaBrace - Product Detail:RS-AF1F3B

David C. Williams · May 7th, 2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Palmer

Honestly I wouldn't image anyone making a rain cover for the F3. Since its not an ENG camera why would there be a need for one.

So I can't use my F3 on location to shoot drama? No running about in the rain on Steadicam? Ok.

Andrew Stone · May 8th, 2011, 12:34 AM

Mulling this one over a bit. The EX3 raincovers might be a good solution, particularly for those who are opting to use these 3rd party EVFs.

I'll have to try mine out out of these days.

Ola Christoffersson · May 8th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Palmer

Honestly I wouldn't image anyone making a rain cover for the F3. Since its not an ENG camera why would there be a need for one.

Oh No! I must have missed that part in the manual. I'm using My F3 for documentaries and Current affairs. Did not know I was not supposed to. I'll send it right back and go back to using my old EX1.
;-)

Michael Palmer · May 8th, 2011, 08:40 PM

Ola, sorry if you and some others here disapprove of my honesty, with the poorly designed F3 viewfinder for handholding I just couldn't see how a rain cover could be designed to protect this style of camera. I'm sure the Porta-Brace was what you were looking for, good luck with it.

David C. Williams · May 8th, 2011, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Palmer

Ola, sorry if you and some others here disapprove of my honesty, with the poorly designed F3 viewfinder for handholding I just couldn't see how a rain cover could be designed to protect this style of camera. I'm sure the Porta-Brace was what you were looking for, good luck with it.

Don't take it personally, and nothing to do with disapproving of honesty. There are LOTS of situation an F3 will get wet/muddy/dusty that have nothing to do with ENG. Mine already has been soaked in pouring rain on location, and covered in dust.

We where just poking holes in your assumptions using comedy! And many are using the F3 for ENG too, as Ola is and others.

Doug Jensen · May 9th, 2011, 06:15 AM

I have a CamRade wetsuit for my EX1 that I have been very happy with. The material is kind of rubbery and makes it really easy to grip even when wet. Excellent coverage and fairly easy to put on and off once you've done it a couple of times.

I see B&H is selling an F3 version now. If I decide to get a cover for my F3, this is the one I'm getting.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/757288-REG/camRade_WS_PMWF3_WS_AGHMC80_Wetsuit.html

Brian Lai · May 21st, 2011, 11:30 AM

Ola, I have the Deca raincover from Petrolbag <http://www.petrolbags.com/Camera-Protection?q=node/1128> It's well made though I haven't got a chance to field test it yet.

May 6th, 2011, 03:20 PM	#1
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	Raincover Has anyone found a nice raincover for the F3? __________________ Ola Christoffersson, Kamrat produktion, Stockholm - Sweden www.kamrat.tv

May 7th, 2011, 04:03 PM	#2
Michael Palmer Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, Ca Posts: 65	Re: Raincover Honestly I wouldn't image anyone making a rain cover for the F3. Since its not an ENG camera why would there be a need for one.

May 7th, 2011, 04:07 PM	#3
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: Raincover Portabrace has one... PortaBrace - Product Detail:RS-AF1F3B

May 8th, 2011, 12:34 AM	#5
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: Raincover Mulling this one over a bit. The EX3 raincovers might be a good solution, particularly for those who are opting to use these 3rd party EVFs. I'll have to try mine out out of these days.

May 8th, 2011, 08:40 PM	#7
Michael Palmer Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, Ca Posts: 65	Re: Raincover Ola, sorry if you and some others here disapprove of my honesty, with the poorly designed F3 viewfinder for handholding I just couldn't see how a rain cover could be designed to protect this style of camera. I'm sure the Porta-Brace was what you were looking for, good luck with it.

May 9th, 2011, 06:15 AM	#9
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,415	Re: Raincover I have a CamRade wetsuit for my EX1 that I have been very happy with. The material is kind of rubbery and makes it really easy to grip even when wet. Excellent coverage and fairly easy to put on and off once you've done it a couple of times. I see B&H is selling an F3 version now. If I decide to get a cover for my F3, this is the one I'm getting. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/757288-REG/camRade_WS_PMWF3_WS_AGHMC80_Wetsuit.html __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

May 21st, 2011, 11:30 AM	#10
Brian Lai Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 61	Re: Raincover Ola, I have the Deca raincover from Petrolbag <http://www.petrolbags.com/Camera-Protection?q=node/1128> It's well made though I haven't got a chance to field test it yet.