What the thread found

• A rain cover with drawstring or watertight zippers provides better protection than velcro-based designs, which can lose adhesion over time and allow water seepage at seams
• Wrapping accessories like follow focus units in plastic wrap or garbage bags offers effective moisture protection during rain shooting
• Battery cages and arms can be kept dry using dedicated rain gear covers designed for stabilizer rigs
• Custom Gore-tex rain covers can be commissioned for specific stabilizer models, though availability depends on manufacturer capacity
• Anti-corrosion products like ACF-50 help protect camera equipment from moisture damage after wet weather operations

Depends on

• One user reported that standard rain gear battery bags may not accommodate gyroscopes mounted on the rig
• Custom Gore-tex covers mentioned in the thread were made by one seamstress who had limited availability due to personal circumstances
• The rain cover models and solutions discussed appear specific to early 2000s camera stabilizer equipment and may not apply to modern rigs

Gear in this thread

MDR

Parts

Follow Focus

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