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Camera barney

A fitted padded camera cover used to reduce mechanical noise and sometimes help protect or warm a camera in cold conditions.

Equipment

Also known as: barney, camera blimp, camera cosy

Reviewed

A fitted padded camera cover used to reduce mechanical noise and sometimes help protect or warm a camera in cold conditions.

Use cases

  • The cover must leave required controls, cooling, vents, and moving parts operable. It reduces sound but does not replace proper camera maintenance or sound-department planning.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

The cover must leave required controls, cooling, vents, and moving parts operable. It reduces sound but does not replace proper camera maintenance or sound-department planning.

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