Reasonably priced soft/hard case for the xh-a1 in the uk? at DVinfo.net

David Robinson · April 6th, 2007, 03:06 AM

My A1 arrived yesterday and I'm now in need of getting a case for it. Not too sure to go for a soft or hard one. One thing is a definite though, it must not be too expensive...being a poor student, I don't have too much spare cash. Especially after buying the camera!
I've seen some online but they were close to £200! Any recommendations of a decent,cheap(ish) case in the UK?

Thank you.

Raul Rooma · April 6th, 2007, 03:20 AM

You need case indeed!I use now softcase,but after i have bought already it,i found quiet good and cheap alternative hard case.Its designed for some type of sony sybershot cameras,but looks like big videocam case.whats a enough expensive for us all.looks like this http://www.euronics.ee/ee/audio-vide...ud?vaata=LCHRA only thing it feels little bit heavy,but sure it can hold you'r baby well.i guess here it costs almost 65 eur.

best regards

raul

Bill Pryor · April 6th, 2007, 10:42 AM

I like the soft bags best. I got a Petrol for the XH A1. I'm sure there must be others available that are less expensive.

Piotr Wozniacki · April 6th, 2007, 10:56 AM

Kata CC-193 is a good, non-expensive soft bag.

Don Palomaki · April 6th, 2007, 11:37 AM

Check the camRade CB Single 1 as a possibility.

Should be able to find it or the Kata in the UK well under £200 (more like 130, VAT included) if one can believe internet prices.

Google can be your friend on this search.

Dearl Golden · April 6th, 2007, 12:13 PM

I also have a Petrol bag (PWR-HDV) for my XH-A1. It has benefits of both hard & soft cases. The sides are "soft" as are the pockets . However it also has a somewhat rigid frame and will not collapse. The bottom is also designed so that the bottom material sits slightly off the damp ground. This model also has roller wheels and a nice retractable handle. Great build all around.

They also have a non-roller model (PWB-HDV)

Look here... http://www.petrolbags.com/new_petrol_site/

Mervyn Keys · April 6th, 2007, 01:44 PM

I recommend the Petrrol PCCB-2N. Around about £110 available from Prokit.
www.prokit.co.uk.

The case is spacious and can easily accomodate the XH A1 and plenty of other accessories. Rigid and sturdy and looks good.

Only problem - Easyjet would not accept it as hand luggage. If this is a consideration, go for the PCCB-1N. 7cm shorter.

I had the opportunity to compare Kata, Petrol, Lowe Pro and many others at the Earls Court Show in February and Petrol by far came out on top. By the way I have no connection with Petro or ProKit. Just giving an honest opinion.

Bill Pryor · April 6th, 2007, 02:10 PM

That's the one I have, the PCUB 1-N. It comes with all sorts of velcro inserts and partitions you can pull out.

David Robinson · April 10th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Thanks for all of the help..much appreciated.

I have ordered the Petrol PCCB-2.

Off too look at more accessories now!!

April 6th, 2007, 03:06 AM	#1
David Robinson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Wales,UK Posts: 14	Reasonably priced soft/hard case for the xh-a1 in the uk? My A1 arrived yesterday and I'm now in need of getting a case for it. Not too sure to go for a soft or hard one. One thing is a definite though, it must not be too expensive...being a poor student, I don't have too much spare cash. Especially after buying the camera! I've seen some online but they were close to £200! Any recommendations of a decent,cheap(ish) case in the UK? Thank you.

April 6th, 2007, 03:20 AM	#2
Raul Rooma Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 113	Hi! You need case indeed!I use now softcase,but after i have bought already it,i found quiet good and cheap alternative hard case.Its designed for some type of sony sybershot cameras,but looks like big videocam case.whats a enough expensive for us all.looks like this http://www.euronics.ee/ee/audio-vide...ud?vaata=LCHRA only thing it feels little bit heavy,but sure it can hold you'r baby well.i guess here it costs almost 65 eur. best regards raul

April 6th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#4
Piotr Wozniacki Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 4,086	Kata CC-193 is a good, non-expensive soft bag. __________________ Sony PXW-FS7 \| DaVinci Resolve Studio; Magix Vegas Pro; i7-5960X CPU; 64 GB RAM; 2x GTX 1080 8GB GPU; Decklink 4K Extreme 12G; 4x 3TB WD Black in RAID 0; 1TB M.2 NVMe cache drive

April 6th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#5
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Check the camRade CB Single 1 as a possibility. Should be able to find it or the Kata in the UK well under £200 (more like 130, VAT included) if one can believe internet prices. Google can be your friend on this search. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

April 6th, 2007, 10:42 AM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I like the soft bags best. I got a Petrol for the XH A1. I'm sure there must be others available that are less expensive.

April 6th, 2007, 12:13 PM	#6
Dearl Golden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 147	I also have a Petrol bag (PWR-HDV) for my XH-A1. It has benefits of both hard & soft cases. The sides are "soft" as are the pockets . However it also has a somewhat rigid frame and will not collapse. The bottom is also designed so that the bottom material sits slightly off the damp ground. This model also has roller wheels and a nice retractable handle. Great build all around. They also have a non-roller model (PWB-HDV) Look here... http://www.petrolbags.com/new_petrol_site/

April 6th, 2007, 01:44 PM	#7
Mervyn Keys New Boot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Broughshane, Northern Ireland Posts: 14	I recommend the Petrrol PCCB-2N. Around about £110 available from Prokit. www.prokit.co.uk. The case is spacious and can easily accomodate the XH A1 and plenty of other accessories. Rigid and sturdy and looks good. Only problem - Easyjet would not accept it as hand luggage. If this is a consideration, go for the PCCB-1N. 7cm shorter. I had the opportunity to compare Kata, Petrol, Lowe Pro and many others at the Earls Court Show in February and Petrol by far came out on top. By the way I have no connection with Petro or ProKit. Just giving an honest opinion.

April 6th, 2007, 02:10 PM	#8
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	That's the one I have, the PCUB 1-N. It comes with all sorts of velcro inserts and partitions you can pull out.

April 10th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#9
David Robinson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Wales,UK Posts: 14	Thanks for all of the help..much appreciated. I have ordered the Petrol PCCB-2. Off too look at more accessories now!!