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Kata KT VA-801-14 CRC-14 DV/HDV Rain Cover

Kata KT VA-801-14 CRC-14 DV/HDV Rain Cover

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Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography

List Price: $110.00
Buy New: $61.95
You Save: $48.05 (44%)

Qty 14 In Stock


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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews

Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 7.9 x 1.9

MPN: RC-14
Model: RC-14
UPC: 719821205609
EAN: 0719821205609
ASIN: B00009R753

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Designed to protect medium-sized professional video camcorders
  • Quick, easy setup with pull tight cords and velcro all along the rim for quick access and closure
  • Comfortable cone shaped opening is roomy when camcorder is hand-held
  • Flexible sleeves to protect the viewfinder and microphone
  • Roomy bottom opening provides easy access and allows hands to move comfortably

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Compact Rain Cover 14 protects small camcorders such as the Sony PD-150, Panasonic DVX-100, JVC GY-DV300 and similar models.The Compact Rain Cover-14 is fabricated from waterproof material with a crystal clear vinyl window on the control side, which enables working with the LCD monitor open. The cover slips quickly over the camera to protect it from sudden showers and is secured by the hook and loop flaps.


Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pracitcal, easy to apply and durable   May 26, 2008
Anthony Zinnanti (Valencia, California United States)
This review is identical to my review of the SLR cover:

Well constructed and easy to apply in a pinch. I do some serious wildlife photography. So, I am constantly dealing with dust and moisture. This is an easy and cost effective fix. I have found that the clear plastic does not crease or bind. Visibility through it is excellent. The string pulls and zippers are easy to handle and are ruggedly constructed. Excellent product.



4 out of 5 stars Works Nicely   January 15, 2008
P. Motyko
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Fits the Canon XH A1 well. I've only tested the rain cover under a slight drizzle but it worked well enough.

My only complaint is that the viewfinder is hard to see because of the the glare that shows up on the material that the clear side is made of.



4 out of 5 stars Great to film outside   December 1, 2007
Freddy
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a great rain cover, I use it for the DVX-100. I would prefer if t had a filter adapter in front to attach a filter, but besides that it's a great cover, pretty flexible and you can control everything with your hand inside, or on a tripod.


5 out of 5 stars Excelent   October 20, 2007
Inversiones S. M. Chacon (Costa Rica)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Kata RC-14 (CRC-14) Compact Rain Cover es una excelente opcion para mi camara, comoda, facil de usar, se ajsta perfectamente y me deja trabajar libremente.



5 out of 5 stars Gotta keep your camera dry, right? Right!   August 31, 2007
G. T. White (near Baltimore, MD USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

During the previous 4-5 years, I've been using 1st a Canon GL1, then a GL2, to perform outside video gigs. So I've always had a rain cover one way or another on the camera during those questionable weather days. Thank goodness! And the one brand of rain cover that never failed me with the Kata. I tried others, even the "cheap" ones. But the Kata cover was great.

Well, I finally upgraded to the Canon XH A1 so I could start building up my ambience library of HDV footage. Of course, this meant I would be outside a lot, between the Eastern Shore of MD, the Appalachian mountains, VA Beach, yada yada yada and other outdoorsy settings. So, what did I definitely need in my accessory bag? Another rain cover. I found many inexpensive "rain sleeves", but I nixed that idea since I didn't want my expensive and quality camera to be covered with a thin plastic sleeve. I wanted a quality cover! And since I had previous experiences with Kata, I looked there.

The Kata RC-14 rain cover, covering my Canon XH A1 camera, is a perfect collection of both fit and function. Having the snug-fit closures around the lens, viewfinder, and microphone makes it easy to adjust and snug well...and stays that way. The opening along the bottom made it easy for me to hold the camera, or place it on my Bogen tripod. And the clear plastic sides allow me to adjust the myriad selection of controls on the camera without removing the cover.

Last weekend, here in Maryland we had an incredible storm front come through, with lots of rain, wind, thunder & lightning. So, here was a great opportunity to gather more HD footage during the storm. However, since I didn't want my camera to get wasted in the outside elements, the Kata rain cover was used. Was I disappointed? Heck no!

Other than the haze filter on my lens, NOTHING on my camera got wet. I had adjusted the snug-fit openings well enough that even with the rain blowing almost totally sideways, none of it got in. Even my arm holding the camera was totally drenched, but not the camera inside the drenched rain cover. And I was still able to view the storm through either the viewfinder (used most of the time) or via the side LCD, without removing the cover.

Will I be buying another Kata? Definitely...

BTW, I checked all over the net for the best price and ended up buying it here on Amazon. No, I don't work for these guys, just a quick mention.




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