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Porta Brace DCO-3R Large Mattebox/Follow Focus HD-SLR Camera Organizer

  • Price: $294.95
  • B&H # PODCO3R
  • Mfr# DCO-3R

Product Highlights

  • 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon Exterior
  • Thick Foam Padded Interior
  • Rigid Plastic Walls
  • 11 Assorted Pockets
  • Carry Straps with Overlapping grip
  • Removable Shoulder Strap with Pad

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The Porta Brace DCO-3R Large Mattebox/Follow Focus HD-SLR Camera Organizer (Midnight Black) is designed to carry a HD-SLR or D-SR camera with lens, ready to shoot with a large mattebox or follow focus device attached. It is made from water-resistant 1000 denier Cordura nylon exterior with thick foam padded interior. The case has rigid plastic walls for stability. It also utilizes a Slip-Not easy clean waterproof, anti-skid bottom surface. The case comes with 11 assorted pockets including; 1 exterior large slip pocket, 1 exterior large zipper pocket, 1 exterior side pocket with an external slip pocket and vinyl ID window, 1 exterior side zipper pocket with a zipper pocket on the outside and six internal pockets.

The DCO-3R includes a removable LI-GLW positionable light strip pocket for finding items in dim conditions. The light comes inside a removable pouch that also includes a zipper pocket for small video and audio accessories. The case is carried by 2 straps with a suede leather-covered overlapping grip or a removable, adjustable shoulder strap with suede leather-covered non-slip pad.

Case Basics
  • Fits HD-SLR or D-SLR camera ready to shoot with a large mattebox or follow focus device attached
  • Narrow to wide design to accommodate the mattebox
Material
  • Lightweight, durable, water-resistant, 1000 denier Cordura nylon exterior
  • Thick foam padded interior is removable if necessary
  • Hollow-core rigid plastic frame
  • Slip-Not easy clean waterproof, anti-skid bottom surface
Pockets
  • Removable LI-GLW positionable light strip pocket for finding items in dim conditions; light comes inside a removable pouch that also includes a zipper pocket for small video and audio accessories
  • Exterior large slip pocket
  • Exterior large zipper pocket
  • Exterior side pocket with an external slip pocket and vinyl ID window
  • Exterior side zipper pocket with one zipper pocket on the outside
  • Six internal pockets
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Carrying Options
  • Carry straps with suede leather-covered overlapping grip
  • Removable, adjustable shoulder strap with suede leather-covered non-slip pad
Included Items
  • CS-B9 pouch
  • PB-812 pouch
  • PB-LCP-4 lens cup
  • Two positionable stuffer blocks
  • White balance card
  • Cinch strap
  • Padded plush red pillow
Compatible With
  • Canon EOS 10D, 1D Mark IV, 1Ti, 20D, 300D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D or similar Canon pro digital SLR cameras, lenses and accessories
  • Nikon D1, D100, D2, D200, D3, D300, D3000, D70, D700, D7000, D90 or similar Nikon pro digital cameras lenses and accessories
  • Olympus E-5 or similar Olympus SLR cameras
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 or similar Panasonic SLR camera
  • Pentax K-r or similar Pentax SLR camera
  • Similar size other brand pro digital cameras with lenses and accessories
Material Exterior: 1000 denier Cordura nylon
Interior: Fully padded
Type of Closure Zippers
Exterior Dimensions 25 x 15 x 13" (63.5 x 38.1 x 33.02cm) (LxWxH)
Interior Dimensions 18 x 11.5 x 10" (45.72 x 29.2 x 25.4cm) (LxWxH)
Tripod Holder No
Carrying/Transport Options Carry handles
Shoulder strap
Weight 9.15 lbs (4.15kg)

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Porta Brace DCO-3R Large Mattebox/Follow Focus HD-SLR Camera Organizer
 
3.0

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2.0

Fatality - Too Small

By Danny Grizzle

from Longview, Texas

About Me Pro Photographer

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Pros

  • Strong Construction
  • Well Padded

Cons

  • Inadequate for Purpose
  • Poor Design

Best Uses

  • Prime Lenses
  • Smaller HDSLR Rigs

Comments about Porta Brace DCO-3R Large Mattebox/Follow Focus HD-SLR Camera Organizer:

Typical Porta Brace - first quality materials and construction. However, this case is too small for a rigged HDSLR. I knew it was tight from specifications, but turns out it is *way* too small, even though it is the largest in the new DSLR range.

Specifically, it will not accommodate a Redrock Micro matte box without forcing the fit to the point of risking damage to the equipment. I'll get some use out of this bag, but I know I will hate it forever because it is too small for my rig.

FYI - I am using an iDC System One rig with a 12" rail, a 5d MK II with battery grip, with a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS, the Redrock matte box, and a SmallHD monitor at rear.

The bag has a goofy trapezoidal footprint, which I did not pick up from specs. This kills interior space with nothing much gained on exterior dimensions. If the wide end of the bag had been 1/2" wider, it would have fit the Redrock, which has to be the most common matte box used on DSLRs. But the bag is also a bit short in length, by 2-3 inches. I would not recommend it to anyone using the Canon 70-200 along with a matte box.

Looks like I am going to have to transport the matte box in a separate hard case. And forget about wireless receivers and double system audio recorder -- all these things will not fit on a rigged camera in this bag. Buy this bag, and add an extra hour to your shooting day to rig up and tear down.

Of course, your mileage may vary. But I am smacking this product with a low rating because my configuration is extremely typical for HDSLR shooters, and this case fails me.

Look for something bigger in the Porta Brace line, if and when they offer something sized right for the job.

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4.0

Right Choice

By Noussier

from Coral Springs, FL

About Me Pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Strong Construction
  • Well Padded

Cons

  • Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

  • Transporting Gear

Comments about Porta Brace DCO-3R Large Mattebox/Follow Focus HD-SLR Camera Organizer:

it was right choice,it can take all your gear and more,

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