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Expendables KATA Innovative Carrying Solutions

KATA Protective Carrying Solutions

• Professional Camcorder Cases
• DV and Mini DV Camera Cases
• Camcorder Backpacks
• Camera Gloves
• Rain Covers
• Monitor and Portable Editor Cases
• Lighting Cases
• Camera Support Cases
• Audio Solutions
• Production Cases
• Presentation Cases
• Vests
• Pouches and Accessories
• Shoulder Straps
• General Accessories
• Insertrolley
• Reference Charts

Camcorder Backpacks

GRIZZLY-3 and TEDDY-2 BackPack Systems are designed to meet the challenges of outdoor production. The design is based on years of military experience in carrying heavy loads on rough terrain and under harsh conditions.

Which Kata Backpack Fits Your Professional Camcorder?

Which Kata Backpack Fits Your DV, Mini DV or Hi8 Camcorder?

GRIZZLY-3 (CBP-3) GRIZZLY-3 is a large camera backpack which can also be used as a daily camera case. Thanks to KATA's Modi-Vers system, this unique design fits a broad range of cameras from compact cameras with many accessories to full-sized professional cameras with battery and lens installed. The extra padded main compartment opens horizontally for easy access to camera and accessories, even when the case id not on your back. Five pockets provide numerous storage options while also protecting your equipment by separating it from your personal effects. GRIZZLY-3 presents four carrying options: On your back using the Advanced Harness System On your shoulder or across your chest using an optional shoulder strap By hand using the Interlocking Handle Wheeled with the optional InserTrolley System The GRIZZLY-3 advanced carrying system is engineered to provide you with the optimal lightweight, ergonomically-adjustable harness to ease the burden when carrying heavy equipment under rough conditions. When not in use the OMEGA concealment system tucks easily and neatly out of your way, leaving you with a day-to-day shoulder camera case. L: 28" (72cm) W: 11" (28cm) H: 11.8" (30cm) Weight: 9.88 lbs. (4.48Kg) GRIZZLY KIT The GRIZZLY KIT is sold separately and can be fastened on the GRIZZLY-3. It includes a tripod sling, two additional straps and a rain cover.

GRIZZLY-3

TEDDY-2 (CBP-2) The TEDDY-2 is an ergonomically-designed camera backpack for compact DV and Mini DV camcorders with accessories. It has two roomy, padded compartments which can be customized to your exact requirements, thanks to KATA's Modi-Vers divider system. The backpack offers a dual zipper approach for easy access to each compartment or access to all your equipment at once. An advanced harness system, along with the external Delrin rod that arcs around the outer edge of the pack, shift the weight from your shoulders to your hips to ease the burden. Equipped with a rain cover, two connecting straps and the OMEGA concealment system. L: 13" (33cm) W: 6.3" (16cm) H: 20" (51cm) Weight: 4.6 lbs. (2.1Kg)

TEDDY-2

PANDA KATA'a PANDA is the perfect solution for the needs of DV field production work. It meets the strict new airline regulations for carry-on bag size* and can be used either as a backpack or a shoulder case by utilizing the OMEGA concealment system. As a Field Production Kit, the case easily accommodates and protects a DV camera, a laptop, accessories and personal effects. A dual zipper approach enables separate access to each compartment or access to all your equipment at once. Ample external and internal pockets provide storage solutions for a range of accessories and personal effects. Using the Modi-Vers divider system you can customize the interior to meet your exact requirements. * Due to constantly changing airline regulations, please check with your carrier prior to departure. L: 19.7" (50cm) H: 15" (38cm) D: 6.3" (16cm) Weight: 4.65 lbs. (2.11Kg)

PANDA as Field Production Kit

Camera Gloves

KATA's Camera Gloves have been custom tailored to fit your camera like a "glove", snugly with no loose ends, offering ultimate protection from dust, extreme elements, dirt, bumps and scratches. Intelligent product engineering includes: Quick opening design to access tape door, control buttons and panels Adjustable battery wrap to accommodate all battery sizes and allow the use of wireless systems Silent action Auto-Recover zippers Fashionable design KATA gloves are constructed of a specially-engineered lamination: External layer of nylon elastic knit, which enables ventilation and is not abrasive to your skin Middle layer of shock resistant advanced closed-cell neoprene perforated foam to prevent overheating of your camera Internal knit layer to protect the camera body All camera glove models include a rain hood that comes in a pouch which can be placed in the glove's side or rear, or removed completely. Which Kata Camera Glove Fits Your Camera? Camera Glove-1 for Sony BVW 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg) Camera Glove-2 for Sony SX 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg) Camera Glove-3 for Sony BVW 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg) Camera Glove-4 for Sony DSR 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg) Camera Glove-5 for Thomson LDK 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg) Camera Glove-6 for Panasonic 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg) Camera Glove-7 for Ikegami 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg) Camera Glove-8 for Sony DXC 1.5 lbs. (0.7Kg)

CG-1 with rain cover open CG-1 with rain cover stored Flexible VF Sleeve Adjustable Battery Wrap

Rain Covers

KATA offers a variety of sizes and configurations of Rain Covers and Compact Rain Covers to fit a broad range of camcorders. Clear vinyl panels on control sides, Mic adjustable sleeves and leeway to open LCD monitors guarantee ease of operation even when the elements are against you.

Which Kata Rain Cover Fits Your Professional Camcorder?

Which Kata Rain Cover Fits Your DV, Mini DV or Hi8 Camcorder?

Studio RC Kata's Studio Rain Cover provides the ultimate in rain and dust protection for studio cameras such as the Philips LDK 20(s) in various studio-outdoor situations. Weight: 8.31 lbs (3.77 Kg)

Studio RC

RC-OB The RC-OB is a comprehensive rain cover that provides protection for the entire photography kit: camera, tripod, 5" viewfinder, tuning handles, zoom control, and follow focus. The RC-OB fits a large variety of broadcasting cameras, tripods, and accessories. It includes a rigid polypropylene hood (pictured right) that can be adjusted to fit a variety of lens sizes, padded trapezoid-shaped hood to protect the VF; tie-up straps for the tripod to prevent the RC-OB from waving in the wind; long sleeves to cover the handles; pocket in which to store the RC-OB; a long, wide cover bottom to provide flexibility in the camera's circular motion on the tripod; and a front microphone opening that permits use of a side or central microphone as necessary. The RC-OB is made of a high-density, strengthened nylon fabric, coated with a layer impregnated with a special composition of PVC and polyurethane. Weight: 2.93 lbs (1.33 Kg)

RC-OB

RC-1 The Kata RC-1 Rain Cover for full-size professional camcorders is fabricated from waterproof material with a crystal clear vinyl panel on the camera's control side. The cover slips quickly over a camera to protect it from sudden showers and is secured by a quick pull of the fore and aft drawstrings. A stiff polypropylene hood shields the lens, while the viewfinder is protected by a flexible sleeve with a strong elastic cuff. The Rain Cover successfully protected equipment during Weather Laboratory testing in severe weather conditions. It is designed for efficiency down to the smallest detail. Tow modular removable sleeves supplied with the RC-1 and RC-10 enable the extraction of shoulder straps, wireless antenna, viewfinder, etc. Max. Length: 30" (76 cm) Max Width: 12.2" (31 cm) Weight: 0.99 lbs. (0.45Kg)

RC-1

RC-10 The RC-10 is a smaller version of the RC-1 designed for medium-sized camcorders such as the Sony DSR-250, JVC GY-500, Panasonic DVC-15 and Canon XL-1 with accessories. Max. Length: 26" (67 cm) Max Width: 12.2" (31 cm) Weight: 0.97 lbs. (0.44Kg)

RC-10

RC-5" VFP and RC-5" VFS The RC-5" VFP (Philips) and the RC-5" VFS (Sony) protect the viewfinder mounted on the camera against rain, dust and sunlight. The rounded shape of the RC's roof directs the rain to the sides and the extra length protects against dampness from below or from the sides. Fits the RC-1 and RC-10 (sold separately). RC-5" VFP Rain Cover for Phillips 5" VF Weight: 0.22 lbs. (0.1Kg) RC-5" VFS Rain Cover for Sony 5" VF Weight: 0.22 lbs. (0.1Kg)

RC-5" VF Hood with rain cover

SPS Sungun Protective Sleeve Heat-resistant modular hood protects your mini-light when working in the rain (sold separately).

SPS

CRC-11 (RC-11) The CRC-11 is tailored to fit the Canon XL-1 standard configuration. Rain Cover for Canon XL-1 without acc. Weight: 0.44 lbs. (0.42Kg)

CRC-11

CRC-13 (RC-13) The CRC-13 is tailored to fit the Canon GL-1, Sony VX-1000 and similarly-sized camera models. Rain Cover for Small Compact Camcorders Weight: 0.24 lbs. (0.11Kg)

CRC-13 Can be used with LCD monitor open

CRC-14 (RC-14) The CRC-14 is tailored to fit the Sony PD-150, JVC GY-300, Panasonic DVX100 and similarly-sized camera models. Supplied with one modular sleeve and has SPS attachment option. Rain Cover for Medium Compact Camcorders Weight: 0.46 lbs. (0.21Kg)

CRC-14

CRC-18 (RC-18) The CRC-18 is tailored to fit Mini DV and Hi-8 Camcorders. Rain Cover for Mini DV and Hi-8 Camcorders Weight: 0.26 lbs. (0.12Kg)

CRC-18

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