Hard case for the A1? at DVinfo.net

Bryan Gilchrist · October 5th, 2007, 09:55 AM

I did a search and was only able to find soft-side cases (Kata, Zoomiverse) for the A1, but I am looking for a hard-side case...does anyone have any suggestions as to what to get?

Thanks in advance. :)

David Chia · October 5th, 2007, 10:03 AM

pelican 1550 or 1510

Bill Pryor · October 5th, 2007, 10:36 AM

I agree, the Pelican cases are the best deal for the money.

Josh Chesarek · October 5th, 2007, 01:22 PM

I have a pelican 1510, holds the camera and extras nicely and is good for carry on airline travel.

You can see pics of my A1 in the case @ http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showpost....9&postcount=45

David Del Real · October 5th, 2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Chesarek

I have a pelican 1510, holds the camera and extras nicely and is good for carry on airline travel.

You can see pics of my A1 in the case @ http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showpost....9&postcount=45

Is that a GL2 next to your A1 in the pic you linked to?

Ken Wozniak · October 5th, 2007, 02:52 PM

SKB also makes MIL-Spec waterproof cases that will fit the XH-A1.
I use the 3I-2011-7B-C. In my geographic area, the only cases I could buy were from a local music store, and they carried SKB.
http://www.skbcases.com/industrial/p...lf7&id=309&s=p

Josh Chesarek · October 5th, 2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Chesarek

I have a pelican 1510, holds the camera and extras nicely and is good for carry on airline travel.

You can see pics of my A1 in the case @ http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showpost....9&postcount=45

yes. It is a canon GL2 but it does NOT go in the 1510 WITH the A1 :)

Bill Watson · October 5th, 2007, 04:04 PM

I have the Pelican 1520.

Bryan Gilchrist · October 6th, 2007, 12:09 AM

No one seems to have the 1510 in stock, so I may have to go for the 1520 or 1550.

Thanks for the input, though! :)

Bill Watson · October 6th, 2007, 02:22 AM

Nothing wrong with the 1520.

It's a fraction smaller than the 1510 but you can still fit in the lens hood, spare batteries, extra tapes, a mike, lens' and whatever.

Plus, it's lighter.

Better colour range too. I got a yellow one. High vis. and better heat deflection.

Josh Chesarek · October 6th, 2007, 05:54 AM

B&H has it I think...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...se_Black_.html

It is listed in Stock there.

Shiv Kumar · October 6th, 2007, 11:20 AM

Would someone mind listing the "other" things that one needs to buy along with the case?

Looking at this link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...se_Black_.html

What else does one need? I mean the cutout for the A1 in the foam etc. I'm not very clear how it works for the A1?

Thanks.

Shiv.

Josh Chesarek · October 6th, 2007, 10:21 PM

The kit there comes with a full foam block. You then lay out what you want to put in the form. Once you have everything laying on top where you want it, mark it off somehow, I just shoved my finger to break the foam apart, and then pull out the sections of foam you don't need. So, you create your own template, not buy one. Make what ever holes you want. The only accessory I got for it was the 1519 lid organizer which I think is worth it. It gives you lots of extra zip pockets to store things in. You can see it in use in the photos I linked to above.

David W. Jones · October 6th, 2007, 11:03 PM

I use a Storm Case 2750 for my XH-A1.
It gives me room for the XH-A1 mounted to the Canon TA-100 on a Hyson base Plate with 12" rails and a 4x4 matte Box mounted.
Along with room for the Canon WD-H72 wide angle lens & Hood,
Marshall V-R70P-HDA Monitor, Hoodman H700, Noga arm, 2 IDX batteries,
Extra Batteries for the XH-A1, Monitor Cables, and a few DV tapes.
All in a nice roll-around package.

I use a smaller Storm Case 2500 to carry my 9 Zeiss prime lenses
along with my Brevis 35, charger, and ND Filters.

Ivan Mosny · October 7th, 2007, 02:22 AM

I am using this one and it`s cheap and excellent.
http://www.kofferfunshop.de/digicam+...case+camcase+i

October 5th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#1
Bryan Gilchrist Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 224	Hard case for the A1? I did a search and was only able to find soft-side cases (Kata, Zoomiverse) for the A1, but I am looking for a hard-side case...does anyone have any suggestions as to what to get? Thanks in advance. :)

October 5th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#4
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	I have a pelican 1510, holds the camera and extras nicely and is good for carry on airline travel. You can see pics of my A1 in the case @ http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showpost....9&postcount=45 __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

October 5th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#6
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	SKB also makes MIL-Spec waterproof cases that will fit the XH-A1. I use the 3I-2011-7B-C. In my geographic area, the only cases I could buy were from a local music store, and they carried SKB. http://www.skbcases.com/industrial/p...lf7&id=309&s=p __________________ Woz

October 6th, 2007, 05:54 AM	#11
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	B&H has it I think... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...se_Black_.html It is listed in Stock there. __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

October 6th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#13
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	The kit there comes with a full foam block. You then lay out what you want to put in the form. Once you have everything laying on top where you want it, mark it off somehow, I just shoved my finger to break the foam apart, and then pull out the sections of foam you don't need. So, you create your own template, not buy one. Make what ever holes you want. The only accessory I got for it was the 1519 lid organizer which I think is worth it. It gives you lots of extra zip pockets to store things in. You can see it in use in the photos I linked to above. __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

October 5th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#2
David Chia Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 427	pelican 1550 or 1510

October 5th, 2007, 10:36 AM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I agree, the Pelican cases are the best deal for the money.

October 5th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#8
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	I have the Pelican 1520.

October 6th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#9
Bryan Gilchrist Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 224	No one seems to have the 1510 in stock, so I may have to go for the 1520 or 1550. Thanks for the input, though! :)

October 6th, 2007, 02:22 AM	#10
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	Nothing wrong with the 1520. It's a fraction smaller than the 1510 but you can still fit in the lens hood, spare batteries, extra tapes, a mike, lens' and whatever. Plus, it's lighter. Better colour range too. I got a yellow one. High vis. and better heat deflection.

October 6th, 2007, 11:20 AM	#12
Shiv Kumar Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gainesville, VA, USA Posts: 327	Would someone mind listing the "other" things that one needs to buy along with the case? Looking at this link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...se_Black_.html What else does one need? I mean the cutout for the A1 in the foam etc. I'm not very clear how it works for the A1? Thanks. Shiv.

October 6th, 2007, 11:03 PM	#14
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	I use a Storm Case 2750 for my XH-A1. It gives me room for the XH-A1 mounted to the Canon TA-100 on a Hyson base Plate with 12" rails and a 4x4 matte Box mounted. Along with room for the Canon WD-H72 wide angle lens & Hood, Marshall V-R70P-HDA Monitor, Hoodman H700, Noga arm, 2 IDX batteries, Extra Batteries for the XH-A1, Monitor Cables, and a few DV tapes. All in a nice roll-around package. I use a smaller Storm Case 2500 to carry my 9 Zeiss prime lenses along with my Brevis 35, charger, and ND Filters.

October 7th, 2007, 02:22 AM	#15
Ivan Mosny Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 141	I am using this one and it`s cheap and excellent. http://www.kofferfunshop.de/digicam+...case+camcase+i