Product Description HDV Rain Cover... CRC-15 Compact Rain Cover is uniquely designed to fit the new Sony HDV camcorder, both the FX1 and the Z1E (Z1J / Z1U). Fabricated from waterproof material the cover features a crystal clear vinyl panel which allows control monitoring and also viewing of LCD screen at any angle. The cover slips quickly over a camera to protect it from sudden showers and is secured by a quick pull drawstrings. The CRC-15 is engineered for efficiency down to the smallest detail. Two top openings allow the extraction of shoulder strap or wireless antenna, while a removable sleeve enables a variety of microphone configurations without compromising the high protection level of the cover. A hand sleeve is provided for manual use and can also be used to seal off a tripod connection when thus used.
Customer Reviews:
Very practicalAugust 19, 2008 Claire Jordan(New Orleans, LA) I bought this for a Sony HDR-FX1 and it fits very nicely. Shooting video in New Orleans means always being prepared for rain, so I keep this rain jacket in my case at all times. It goes on quickly and protects everything except the glass filter on the lens and the rubber eyepiece around the viewfinder. The video monitor can be a bit difficult to flip open once the rain cover is in place, but the viewfinder remains unobstructed. Aside from protecting your camera from the rain, it is indispensable when shooting in restaurant kitchens (which I do a lot) where grease hangs in the air just waiting to attach itself to your expensive rig! I would also use it if I were shooting on construction sites or any place else where dust and dirt are in the air.
