Reprinted from a Petrol press release

Videotaping Tornadoes and Hurricanes can be a daunting task, just ask Richard Campbell who has shot video in 25 named hurricanes and spent five weeks on assignment for “The Weather Channel” with a tornado researching crew.
Here’s what Richard had to say about the Petrol PRC-25 Raincover; “When you’re in a hurricane, you’re in serious, driving rain, it’s coming down, it’s coming at a pretty good force right at you. So you not only need to have something to keep the top of the camera dry, you also have to have something that comes around and protects the rest of camera.” Read the rest of this entry »

Do you have a Sony EX1 (or other camcorder of roughly the same size)? Ever wish you could carry it, a laptop, and all your accessories in one sweet bag? Well Petrol has just released the Camlap Trolley Backpack. It’s a new bag from one of the most trusted names in camcorder protection accessories. More details below:

From a Petrol Press Release

Petrol Intro’s Trolley/Backpack to Transport EX1 and More

Petrol, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Camlap Trolley Backpack.
This versatile new roll-along professional camera backpack has been specially designed to safely carry a Sony PMW-EX1, a laptop computer and plenty of accessories.

The Camlap unzips quickly from top to bottom, offering an ultra-wide U-shaped opening for fast and easy access to contents while on the job. Inside the generous main chamber, internal adjustable binding straps and Petrol’s proprietary sliding pipe system (SPS) secure the camera and keep it firmly – and safely – in place. Four removable rigid dividers can be custom configured into pockets for holding and organizing important accessories. The contents are protected on all sides by layers of durable cushioned fabric. A second, padded rear pocket cradles a laptop computer with up to a 17” screen.

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