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Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H

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  • B&H # KARC17
  • Mfr# KT VA-801-17

Product Highlights

  • For Horizontal Handheld Camcorders
  • Fabricated from Waterproof Materials
  • Crystal -clear TPU Panel to View LCD
 

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Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H
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The Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H provides protection against dirt, dust and sudden showers. It is tailored to fit horizontal handheld camcorders. It provides a quick easy set-up with pull-tight elastic cords. Fabricated completely from waterproof materials, the cover features a crystal-clear TPU panel which allows control monitoring and viewing of the LCD screen at any angle. The cover slips quickly over your camcorder to protect it from sudden showers and is secured by two quick pull drawstrings that fasten tightly around the lens and your arm.

Waterproof materials completely encase camcorder to shield it from sudden downpours
Quick pull drawstring fastens tightly around lens
Bottom opening allows for usage on tripod
Crystal clear TPU panel allows control monitoring and viewing of LCD screen at any angle
Quick pull drawstrings allow closure around arm and lens with one hand. Simply pull to close
Material High-density nylon fabric, treated with three layers of polyurethane component coating
Type of Closure Drawstring
Accommodates Horizontal handheld camcorders
Carrying/Transport Options On camcorder
Weight 4.59 oz (130g)

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Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H
 
4.8

(based on 18 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (15)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (15)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Protecting gear (14)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (6), Aspiring film maker (5), Parent (4), Film professional (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 18 customers

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    5.0

    Keep it Dry

    By MarshMan

    from St. Louis

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear view of screen
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Protecting Gear

    Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

    Perfect size for use with a handheld camcorder. nice feel and very easy to use.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    works great

    By Jake

    from Goshen, Indiana

    About Me Film Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

        nice price, good product

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Great lightweight cover!

        By bsolan

        from Montana

        About Me Aspiring Film Maker

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • A little noisy fabric

        Best Uses

        • Protecting Gear

        Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

        This is a great lightweight cover. I do alot of outdoor/hunting filming in the elements and this cover is perfect. Not too much weight and protects my small camera perfectly. Great product.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Great Product

        By QB Club

        from Indiana

        About Me Parent

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Pricey

        Best Uses

        • Shooting Outdoors

        Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

        Used to protect video camera used in an end-zone camera system. Does the job.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Perfect application! This cover rocks!!

        By GeorgeH70

        from Marietta, GA

        About Me Parent

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • High quality materials
        • Strong Construction
        • Well designed for purpose

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Protecting Gear

        Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

        I was fortunate enough to get to test this rain cover out the first week I had it. It worked like a charm. I have a Sanyo VPC-TH1 and it seems as if the cover was custom made for it. I'm sure other owners of other models will have the same experience. I had given it some thought, and bought a 37mm rubber lens hood (the type that folds back onto itself). This served as a redundant seal around the lens opening in the cover and while it may not be necessary, it gave me an added level of peace of mind. If this is indicative of the quality of Kata products, (and I suspect that it is) I will be happy to purchase more in the future amd to recommend to anyone.

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        4.0

        Kata Compact Rain

        By jpw667

        from Henderson, Nv

        About Me Intermediate photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Design
        • Strong Construction
        • Value

        Cons

        • Needs lens opening offset

        Best Uses

        • Protecting Gear

        Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

        The cover is inexpensive, yet proves to do the job regarding its purpose of keeping the camera dry. The negative: It could have been designed offset, and to the right for the camera which would give a bit more room for the monitor.

        Very happy with it!

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        5.0

        Nice Cover

        By Erie Independent Film

        from Erie PA

        About Me Aspiring Film Maker

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Protecting Gear

          Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

          Nice cover, simple and easy to use.

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          5.0

          Works Great with Sony CX100

          By HOGWILD

          from Kentucky

          About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Parent, Tech Savvy

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Protecting Gear

            Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

            Used to protect my CX100 from snow & rain while shooting outdoors. No complaints!

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            5.0

            Nice Rain Cover

            By boot

            from Southern Oregon Coast

            About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Tech Savvy

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Protecting Gear

              Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

              I'm using this to protect my hv30 from torrential rain storms. Its well made, has nice supple, clear viewer window built in, and the price was excellent for what I got.Thanks BH!

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              5.0

              great item for foul weather

              By sinfullygood

              from new haven, CT

              About Me No patience, Parent, Technically Challenged

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Strong Construction
              • Stylish

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Rain and snow

                Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                really great item to use in foul weather

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                5.0

                Quality product

                By ridetrials

                from Canada

                About Me Tech Savvy

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Esay to use
                • Simple
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Protecting Gear

                  Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                  Works exactly as described. Nothing negative to say.

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                  4.0

                  keeping camcorder dry

                  By mike the bike

                  from new york

                  About Me Film Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Protecting Gear

                      Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                      I'm glad I picked up this rain cover, it is lightweight, fits into my camera bag nicely rolled-up
                      and is easy to use and has saved my bacon in a rain that came up a few days ago when I was covering an outdoor event at our high school.

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                      5.0

                      Great solution!

                      By Jay

                      from Long Island, NY

                      About Me Tech Savvy

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Protecting Gear

                        Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                        I bought this product because I do a lot of outdoor shooting for high school sports. Easy to put on and keeps the camera bone dry. I would recommend this.

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                        5.0

                        For my HV20 and HV30.

                        By Sppone

                        from North Carolina

                        About Me Aspiring Film Maker

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Protecting Gear

                          Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                          Good construction. Fits my HV20 and HV30 camera with ease. The drawstrings allow a tight fit around the lens to keep the rain out. Just large enough to protect the camera and a MRC1K or HVR-DR60 mounted on top.

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                          5.0

                          Great cover

                          By JeffH13

                          from Owen, WI

                          About Me Tech Savvy

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Lots of Compartments
                          • Strong Construction
                          • Stylish
                          • Well Padded

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Protecting Gear

                            Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                            Easy, flexible, fit both camcorders and also covers MP-101 MOTORIZED PAN HEAD f/TRIPODS.
                            Holds out the weather well...

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                            4.0

                            Great for HV30

                            By Yachtie

                            from Southern New England

                            About Me Tech Savvy

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Protecting Gear

                              Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                              This Kata rain cover is easier to use than others that I have used. I am using this for an HV 30 and it truly does go on quick and provide easy access and view of controls. On my XH A1, the fit of the CRC 14 and CRC 15 are ok, but I seem to always be fidgeting with the fit. This could be because of the shape of the camera, however. For the HV30, I would recommend this product.

                              I wouldn't trust any of these covers in a deluge of rain, but for ambient spray and light rain, they should do the trick.

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                              5.0

                              Excellent product, protects camera 100 %

                              By Daddydale3

                              from Dallas Texas

                              Verified Buyer

                              Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                              Easy install great quality.

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                              5.0

                              Best Product for protecting your camera

                              By Shawn The Video Guy

                              from South WIndsor, CT

                              About Me Film Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Ease of use
                              • Price
                              • Strong Construction
                              • Waterproof

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Protecting Gear

                                Comments about Kata CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover H:

                                I purchased the KATA rain bag for my camcorder. Because I film football and they play rain or shie I needed something to protect the camera. I tried a few other product but NONE of them protected the camera and still made it easy to use the camera. I will definately be purchasing more in the Future

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