Volt rain cover / volt in rain

[BJMcDonnell SOC]

Hey guys and gals,

 

    I had a question that may have already been answered here somewhere. Does anyone have a technique or tip for making a rain cover for the volt gimbal? I have a commercial and we have rain planned on Tuesday. I just wanted to know what people may have done for rain. Post your pics if you have any. Thank you.

 

BJ McDonnell

[Alan Greene]

I recently ran into some discussion on this and wish I remembered where I saw it. The recommendation was this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1249877-REG/ruggard_rc_fc714_fabric_rain_shield_small.html

I just ordered one myself and hope to never use it.

[BJMcDonnell SOC]

Thank you Alan!

 

 

[Lisa Sene]

Hi BJ,

So far I've only used a Volt in the rain once. We covered it with cut up cap-its draped over the Volt with some excess hanging down over the sides to give the water somewhere to go. We were diligent about drying it off between takes, and going under cover while everything was reset (we were on an E-car doing a stunt scene). Held up great, though we were careful about paying a lot of attention to keeping it dry. Would love to hear what others have done!

Lisa

[Guille Moreno]

I’ve used the rain cover for the bottom section of the arm, and it worked pretty well. Because it’s open all along one side with velcro it was easy to wrap around the Volt 

[Rob Carlson]

Hi. I make a rain / dust cover for Volt  it’s waterproof and easy on easy off. No Velcro  I can make either operating side and 1.5 and 2” posts.   If you’re  interested I can make you one.  Reply or text 847.343.7255

All the Best. Stay well cheers

[Alexander Aji]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1249877-REG/ruggard_rc_fc714_fabric_rain_shield_small.html

[Bob Beresh]

On 2/13/2023 at 6:43 PM, Alexander Aji said:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1249877-REG/ruggard_rc_fc714_fabric_rain_shield_small.html

This guy knows his affordable rain and dust solutions! Looking forward to trying the gaiters on my arm. This camera cover might be just the ticket for a sled lower cover as well.

[Loren Hamilton]

I have a fully weather-kitted sled w/ Volt weather goodies from Rob Carlson and they’re great. I highly recommend. He also made some custom ones for an AC friend’s Hi-5/monitor setup, so let him know what you need. 

Edited June 22, 2023 by Loren Hamilton

[Gus Trivino]

On 4/1/2020 at 6:47 PM, Rob Carlson said:

Hi. I make a rain / dust cover for Volt  it’s waterproof and easy on easy off. No Velcro  I can make either operating side and 1.5 and 2” posts.   If you’re  interested I can make you one.  Reply or text 847.343.7255

All the Best. Stay well cheers

Hi Rob, do you have some pics ?

Best to all,

 

  Gus

 

[Rob Carlson]

Hi Gus,