Don't slam the Pelican case.
A thought struck me as I was finishing cutting up the foam for the A1 to fit the Pelican 1510 case. DON'T slam/close those case lids real fast, the air pressure will likely knock out the capsule in the cameras mic, and any other mics in there.
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A better warning might be... Don't run with scissors.
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A little of topic but since my pelican case will be in today, what do you carve the foam with?
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Stick the foam in your freezer for a few hours before cutting. It makes the job much easier.
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If you're not using 'pick and pluck' foam then cut foam with an electric carving knife. A trick I learned back in my theatre days from the seventies.
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If you're using the 'pick and pluck foam', do it with a steel ruler.
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I did it by positioning the A1 in place over by the hinges so with the 1510 standing upright the weight is at the bottom. I marked the pnp foam with a Sharpie then used a new Stanley 18mm blade in a sawing fashion. Took me 2 hours and I haven't done the battery or filters yet.
Much positioning checks with thankfully little error and no blood this time. Cheers. |
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I swear by pelican cases. I've stood on top of one to get a shot. I've never heard of the air issue. That's something I would send Pelican an email about, they might already know, but it may cause them to scratch their head a little.
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I thought that's what the pressure valve on the Pelican was for? To avoid air pressure inside? Or is that just for altitude pressure?
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Re: Don't slam the Pelican case.
Hah! right Jim. It’s probably not too late to ask Santa for a good protective case for your new gear. When I bought mine 12 years ago, Pelican was the only game in town, but since then a couple of other brands have surfaced.
Disclaimer, the prices listed are 1 year old so don’t take any notice of them and after I saw a bright orange Pelican attract unwanted attention at a crowded air show, just buy a black one ... Happy Xmas. Cheers. |
Re: Don't slam the Pelican case.
Nice review!!
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