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PortaBrace DC-3V Director's Case (Signature Blue)

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PortaBrace DC-3V Director's Case (Signature Blue)
Key Features
  • Holds up to a 17" Laptop
  • Holds Needed Accessories for a Director
  • 1000-Denier Cordura Nylon Exterior
  • Two Interior Compartments
The signature blue Porta Brace DC-3V Director's Case is a briefcase and computer case combined to hold a laptop and scripts for field production. There is a compartment that protects a laptop up to 17" and a compartment to hold scripts and papers.
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PortaBrace DC-3V Overview

The signature blue Porta Brace DC-3V Director's Case is a briefcase and computer case combined to hold a laptop and scripts for field production. There is a compartment that protects a laptop up to 17" and a compartment to hold scripts and papers.

The case has openings for running cables, and a computer visor to shade the laptop screen from sun and unanticipated field conditions. Carrying options include two handles with a suede leather-covered grip, and a removable, adjustable shoulder strap with a suede leather-covered pad.

Case Basics
  • Fits laptop computer with a screen up to 17"
  • Holds essential items used by a director on location
  • Internal visor shades laptop screen from sun and unanticipated field conditions
Material
  • 1000-denier Cordura nylon
  • Padded interior
Compartments
  • Interior compartment protects a laptop while allowing cables to run through the case
  • Roomy outside flap compartment with lots of room for file folders, scripts, proposals, note pad, and other items
Pockets
  • Large exterior zipper pocket to keep a clipboard or notebook ready at hand
  • Small slip pocket at the rear
  • Interior and exterior pencil pockets
  • Pocket for small tools
Product Highlights
  • Piece of hook-and-loop fastener tape to secure a calculator.
  • Optional Script and Tech modules have been designed for increased organizing efficiency. Both the modules zip and hook into the Director's case for compact storage and are removable for lightweight, compact carrying.
Carrying Options
  • Two carrying handles with suede leather-covered overlapping grip.
  • Heavy-duty, removable, adjustable shoulder strap with suede leather-covered non-slip pad.
UPC: 877547001100

PortaBrace DC-3V Specs

Key Specs
Color
Signature Blue
Carry/Transport Options
Handle, Shoulder Strap
Type of Closure
Zipper
Interior Type
Empty
Laptop/Tablet Compatibility
Single Compartment: Fits 17" Laptop
Dimensions
17 x 13 x 5" / 43.18 x 33 x 12.7 cm
Weight
5.1 lb / 2.31 kg
Color
Signature Blue
Carry/Transport Options
Handle, Shoulder Strap
Type of Closure
Zipper
Interior Type
Empty
Laptop/Tablet Compatibility
Single Compartment: Fits 17" Laptop
Features
Bottle Pocket
No
RFID-Blocking Pockets
No
Stand/Tripod Holder
No
Security Lock
No
General
Materials
Exterior: Cordura, Nylon
Dimensions
Exterior
17 x 13 x 5" / 43.18 x 33 x 12.7 cm
Weight
5.1 lb / 2.31 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20 x 17 x 4"

PortaBrace DC-3V Reviews

Must Have Bag!

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-17

As a photographer shooting mainly commercial projects, I'm constantly outdoors and in areas where lights are reflecting off my screen when I shoot tethered for client preview. The built-in visor solves all of this nicely! The interior pockets solved my vast collection of cables, external hard drives, power supply, iPad, etc. The little zipped pocket is best for my travel earbuds as the rubber earpieces inevitably fall off and I have to go fish for them at the bottom of my bag. Problem solved. The exterior zippers are the best! They allow you to zip past the bottom and underneath allowing the briefcase to completely open like a piece of traditional luggage. This comes in handy when doing inventory of your expensive peripherals electronics pre/post production. The extra long orange colored cords attached to the zipper tabs are easy to find too. The well-padded shoulder strap is fantastic since my only gripe about the old bag was the long haul through airports ...you know the drill. However, I think black suede might be a better choice since I suspect the natural deer skin color will be soiled in no time; same goes for the suede wrapped handles. No biggie though, I'm sure they can be replaced over time. The boxed or gusseted design allows the bag to sit straight up and down when rested on any surface. My last bag always flopped over like a sack of potatoes, so you had to reach that much further down to grab the handles. I know it sounds trivial, but it was totally annoying. Perhaps the best feature might be the sewn-in D ring which I hung a Black Diamond Moji lantern from - I now have interior lighting! How helpful is that when trying to find an item in your briefcase, buried under the seat in front you while ridding coach on an airplane? Again, you know the flight drill. My only criticisms are: 1) Why is the traditional blue canvas by special order only (2-4 weeks)? 2) Lack of high-res images online to look at

People know you are a film Pro with This

By 2ndUnitFilms
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2013-03-19

I am a second-unit director and was looking for something flashy to use at meetings and on set..briefcase were to boring and I found this jewel, while looking for new camera bags. If you are in the film industry you most likely use 1 or more PortaBrace bags for your gear. It is an industry standard.. and people recognize the signature Blue colored bag. But along with the STATUS it invokes..was its practicality. This bag was purchased also because of the sun shade it has built in. I am using Scopes on my MAcBook 15 inch to go with my BlackMagic Cinema camera (also purchased at B&H, )and it is perfect. What was a nice surprise was the fact it said it would handle a 17 inch laptop but in fact it holds my monster 17.5 inch Dell 3D laptop nicely...a bonus..and both laptops will fit at once, in the bag along with....t my 3 ring leather binders , a script or two,all my power supplies, phone, hub, directors viewfinder, I am happy.. took it to my first production meeting at Paramount Studio's and I got a few questions regarding it. The only downside was that the black special edition version was twice as much.....R

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Is there enough wiggle room for a 17.3" laptop? ...

Is there enough wiggle room for a 17.3" laptop? Or does 17 mean 17? Love me some PortaBrace!
Asked by: Dan
The PortaBrace DC-3V Director's Case will accommodate a 17.3"
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2023-06-01
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