Petrol Bags has released the new Digibag HDSLR Camera Bag. This semi-hard cushioned carrier is designed to safeguard a video-enabled HDSLR camera and important accessories while on the go. Petrol’s Digibag combines a smart, streamlined design in black 900D and ballistic nylon fabrics with features designed to offer the ultimate convenience and equipment protection.

The Digibag’s top flap opens extra wide for instant access to the bag’s main compartment. The upper section is contoured to fit a HDSLR camera with the lens attached. The hinged floor of this section lifts to reveal twin pockets perfect for stashing extra lenses or spare batteries. Two levels of removable internal dividers help secure contents and create pockets for storing a mattebox, camera plate, follow focus, camera light, viewfinder, cables and more. Contents are surrounded and cushioned by layers of soft padded red Brushed Polyester. Additional features include an ergonomic carrying handle, padded shoulder strap, and Petrol Bags’ hallmark dual-directional easy glide zippers.

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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