WTB: Porta-Brace Bag for the DVX100A

CameronMagee

CameronMagee

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I'm looking for a Porta-Brace for my DVX100A. I've narrowed it down to six options. They're all very close in price.

"Mini-DV" Series
CS-DV-2
CS-DV-3
CS-DV-4

"Organizer" Series
DVO-1
DVO-2
DVO-3

What are the principle differences between the two series, and how much size difference are we talking between the numbers? It seems like the "MiniDV" bags put everything in one compartment, while the organizers only put the camera in the middle. I might not be crazy about batteries and lenses being "exposed" on the outer parts, but maybe the tidiness is worth it.

If you're a Porta-Brace user, would you please look and see what bags you're using? I would LOVE the input. Thank you so much!
 
I believe the DVO series are "square/rectangular" and larger or bulkier. If you have a need to stack bags and gear these seem designed for that. Personally, I prefer the smaller, rounded shape of the cs-dv series. I have a the CS-DV3U and love it. I carry a dvx with some other accessories - and it all fits nicely. I recommend buying an additional pouch/bag to toss inside. I keep batteries in one and a wireless kit in another. I don't like to overload any camera bag because I try to keep it lighter - the bigger the bag, the more stuff you put in in and before you know it, it weighs a ton. Hope this helped.
 
it did, Tumbleweed.
thank you very much.

Does your bag basically just have the one main compartment, and the one large "outside" compartment then?

thanks,
Cameron
 
Hey there,

I think I'm selling the bag you're interested in. Check it out...

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=172202

It's an awesome bag with enough space for the camera, some batts and maybe even a wide angle adapter. But I agree with Tumbleweed that if you put too much stuff it starts to get too heavy and your shoulder will be screaming at you. Actually I'm also selling a Porta Brace matte box case/bag that I used to put the wide angle lens, my three batteries and my dual charger, and an on-board light. This way I had two bags but neither was really heavy. That worked better for me than to have one really heavy bag.

Anyway, check out the post and let me know what you think.
 
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