HVX raincover for heavy rain (not too expensive)?

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daktulus

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I tried the Porta Brace qsm4 in the shower full on and had drops inside the cover. Of what use is a rainslicker, when the water comes through?

Is there any other raincover that is really waterproof?
 
The Kata rain cover for the hvx has been working well for me, I'm shooting a storm / tornado doc and it gets it fair share of use.
 
I have a porta brace rain slicker. Hate it.
The best thing I've used is a clear plastic bag and some rubber bands.
I don't think you'll really find any cover that is water PROOF.
I think you'll find different degrees of water resistance.
 
thanks.
What is the most water resistant one then?

n8ture, MasterP:
Is the the Kata really water resistant? Have you tried it in the shower?

Which Kata fits the HVX?
 
daktulus said:
thanks.
What is the most water resistant one then?

n8ture, MasterP:
Is the the Kata really water resistant? Have you tried it in the shower?

Which Kata fits the HVX?
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For a full monsoon you might want to consider an underwater housing or an underwater bag but for light to medium rain I'm happy with the kata. I bought it from B&H for around $100. I'm not sure of the model number but on thier website it is the one they list for the hvx.
 
I wrapped my HVX200 in a trash bag and held it underwater for a few minutes. The camera suddenly stopped working! So then I got one of those pro rain protectors and did the same thing. Well I'll be darned! Broke that HVX200 also!












(kidding)
 
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daktulus said:
thanks.
What is the most water resistant one then?

n8ture, MasterP:
Is the the Kata really water resistant? Have you tried it in the shower?

Which Kata fits the HVX?
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The CRC-14 should do the job :)

I can't say that I've tried it in the shower, but it works a treat in regular rain :)

The plastic bag/rubber band method works real well too (ala Discovery Channel's "deadliest catch" show) but doesn't look as professional if you are filming for a client.
Just be sure that if you DO go down that route, that you make sure that there's a path around the lens for the rain to follow down on the OUTSIDE of the bag - if it pools around the openings you're in trouble.

If you are after fully waterproof, I suggest looking at a submersable camera housing
EWA make some good ones Here or you could go for one of their capes - check the DVX one for a rough idea of what it'll look like (mind you - a filter, some sealant and thick plastic bag would be cheaper :)
 
I always thought that the 15 was better suited for the Sonys with the LCD on top... (I actually own a DVX - hence the CRC14 pimping)
 
Yeah, when I go out in the rain, I don´t wear a raincoat, because nobody would ever expect that raincoats actually protect you from rain, I must wear a deep diving suit.

But I understand, these days it is impossible to create something that can resist RAIN, the nightmare of all engineers. A material so impossibly resistable it withstands showering it, and not a drop on the other side. Sorry for even imagining that, but I am a dreamer.






Some people would believe the industry when they tell them to wear boots in the bathtub, because your feet are not waterproof.
:bath:



Thanks for your help guys, I ordered a Kata CRC-15
 
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No, the 15 is for the hvx and has more room to open the lcd screen. Get the 15 for $15 dollars more. You will be glad you did.
 
I just received the CRC15, looks very good. but how are you supposed to hold the camera by the handle? through the hole in the back?

Is the transparent plastic durable enough to carry the HVX through the plastic (for a :bath:cuple of years) on the handle?
 
ewa marine's splashbag is probably the best "rain cover" your money can buy and quite honestly thought it seems like an expensive ziplock bag it really does the job.
 
daktulus said:
I tried the Porta Brace qsm4 in the shower full on and had drops inside the cover. Of what use is a rainslicker, when the water comes through?

Is there any other raincover that is really waterproof?
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I posted this in another thread:

"Matt Sconce and I built a fitting weather cover for his HVX and used it on a shoot for the movie SLEEPER that is in post production right now. I purchased a high quality rubber coated nylon raincoat and then cut it to fit the HVX. I attached a wet suit material mouse pad to the front for a rain cowl over the front of the lens and placed a clear polypropolene section over the monitor side that extends out so the screen can be extended. I left a hatch under the back for a hand to rise up underneath to focus, zoom and reach the controls. I put the whole thing together with shoe goo that I let dry for 24hrs.

The cover works wonderfully and kept the expensive HVX completely dry on a shoot with pouring down rain and hosed in additional water for over 9 hours.

You too can build one. Cost: around $10. :)"
 
I purchased the Petrol PRC-PA for my HVX200 for just-in-case situations. When put to the test, I found it extremely difficult to access the menu and change settings in a timely fashion. I just wasn't sure how to get my soaking wet hands under the tight-fitting cover in the first place!
After standing outside for 10 minutes in the pouring rain, I went inside and immediately stripped the Petrol from my camera. Aside from having some water on the lens (which is your job to prevent), the camera body appeared DRY.

Overall: instead of spending $90 on the petrol, I would have rather bought a multi-layered garbage bag, cut a hole on the bottom (sealed-side), and taped that around the lens. This way, I can pull the bag over the top half of my body and have quick-easy access to the buttons. However, im not sure how much moisture this will prevent from accumulating, plus you'd have to carry the camera with the soaking wet bag...I like the above post's suggestion
 
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