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Vince Gaffney · January 23rd, 2006, 01:06 PM

I received my XL H1 today and would like a hard case. What is everyone using? I'd like the Anvil but can't seem to get an answer from them or B&H on whether or not the H1 fits in the XL2 custom case. I had the Canon case with my XL1 and didn't care for it.

Thanks,

Vince

Shannon Rawls · January 23rd, 2006, 01:24 PM

I use a Pelican 1650 with pick&pluck foam.

Fits the camera, mattebox, batteries, charger, extra lenses too!

- ShannonRawls.com

Kevin Wild · January 23rd, 2006, 01:40 PM

Pelican 1620 here with Pick n Pluck foam. I hated the foam at first, but I'm getting used to it. The width is JUST BARELY able to fit the camera in it with the lens and the adapter on the back of it with my wireless receiver. I mean...barely. Very little foam between the front and back. But the good thing is that it is very snug in the case. This also leaves you plenty of room for other things like a LCD monitor, batteries, charger, etc.

If 1650 is a little wider, it might be better.

By the way, I also ordered the waterproofed version and it comes with a great handle and wheels on it. Easy to move around...and still 1/2 the weight at least of a beta camera in it's case.

Kevin

Peter Ferling · January 23rd, 2006, 02:46 PM

Ditto, I use the large pelican cases. (A little duct tape on the edges will help keep the foam intact).

1. This setup allows me to seperate the camera and lens for transport, (should never ship/transport the camera with the lens attached -too risky).

2. Because of all the "fun" with transporting lots of equipment in todays security concious airports, I just fedex the locked pelican case to the location ahead of time. (I've actually witnessed my case being thrown onto the loading belt from the passenger window. Not a good thing to watch. But the cases hold up and the equipment arrives intact -unmolested).

Pete

Kevin Wild · January 23rd, 2006, 03:10 PM

Oh yes, for shipping I would also disconnect the lens. However, for local moving around, the less I have to do that the better, so I leave it on.

By the way, the pick n pluck stuff was a pain in the arse. I ended up glueing all the layers together so the top one wouldn't pull out when I took the camera out.

KW

Karl Heiner · January 23rd, 2006, 03:15 PM

here is the anvil link. they have a 800 number:

http://www.anvilcase.com/Default.htm

greetings

Nick Hiltgen · January 23rd, 2006, 05:05 PM

I used the 1650 case but I'm looking to replace the plucking foam with some thing more permanant.

Charles Papert · January 23rd, 2006, 05:10 PM

Nick, call Innerspace Cases at 818-767-3030--they custom foam Pelicans all the time.

Nick Hiltgen · January 23rd, 2006, 05:18 PM

Charles, awesome, will do. thanks.

Shannon Rawls · January 23rd, 2006, 05:37 PM

Nick,
Ebay has replacement foam for $40 bucks. Not the pick & pluck stuff either. I mean one solid piece of foam. Upper and lower comes in the kit. You can custom cut your stuff with an xacto knife.

B&H has pick & pluck replacements for $45.

- ShannonRawls.com

Nick Hiltgen · January 23rd, 2006, 08:25 PM

Shannon thanks for the info, I'm curious about your upcoming ATL shoot, did any of those people work out for you?

Shannon Rawls · January 23rd, 2006, 09:06 PM

Yes, I have hired some of your references. I will hit you up with the details on the phone.

- ShannonRawls.com

January 23rd, 2006, 01:06 PM	#1
Vince Gaffney Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 146	XL H1 Hard Case I received my XL H1 today and would like a hard case. What is everyone using? I'd like the Anvil but can't seem to get an answer from them or B&H on whether or not the H1 fits in the XL2 custom case. I had the Canon case with my XL1 and didn't care for it. Thanks, Vince

January 23rd, 2006, 01:24 PM	#2
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	I use a Pelican 1650 with pick&pluck foam. Fits the camera, mattebox, batteries, charger, extra lenses too! - ShannonRawls.com __________________ Shannon W. Rawls ~ Motion Picture Producer & huge advocate of Digital Acquisition.

January 23rd, 2006, 05:05 PM	#7
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	I used the 1650 case but I'm looking to replace the plucking foam with some thing more permanant. __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

January 23rd, 2006, 05:10 PM	#8
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Nick, call Innerspace Cases at 818-767-3030--they custom foam Pelicans all the time. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

January 23rd, 2006, 05:18 PM	#9
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	Charles, awesome, will do. thanks. __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

January 23rd, 2006, 01:40 PM	#3
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	Pelican 1620 here with Pick n Pluck foam. I hated the foam at first, but I'm getting used to it. The width is JUST BARELY able to fit the camera in it with the lens and the adapter on the back of it with my wireless receiver. I mean...barely. Very little foam between the front and back. But the good thing is that it is very snug in the case. This also leaves you plenty of room for other things like a LCD monitor, batteries, charger, etc. If 1650 is a little wider, it might be better. By the way, I also ordered the waterproofed version and it comes with a great handle and wheels on it. Easy to move around...and still 1/2 the weight at least of a beta camera in it's case. Kevin

January 23rd, 2006, 02:46 PM	#4
Peter Ferling Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyomissing, PA Posts: 1,141 Images: 57	Ditto, I use the large pelican cases. (A little duct tape on the edges will help keep the foam intact). 1. This setup allows me to seperate the camera and lens for transport, (should never ship/transport the camera with the lens attached -too risky). 2. Because of all the "fun" with transporting lots of equipment in todays security concious airports, I just fedex the locked pelican case to the location ahead of time. (I've actually witnessed my case being thrown onto the loading belt from the passenger window. Not a good thing to watch. But the cases hold up and the equipment arrives intact -unmolested). Pete

January 23rd, 2006, 03:10 PM	#5
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	Oh yes, for shipping I would also disconnect the lens. However, for local moving around, the less I have to do that the better, so I leave it on. By the way, the pick n pluck stuff was a pain in the arse. I ended up glueing all the layers together so the top one wouldn't pull out when I took the camera out. KW

January 23rd, 2006, 03:15 PM	#6
Karl Heiner Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: california Posts: 342	here is the anvil link. they have a 800 number: http://www.anvilcase.com/Default.htm greetings

January 23rd, 2006, 05:37 PM	#10
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	Nick, Ebay has replacement foam for $40 bucks. Not the pick & pluck stuff either. I mean one solid piece of foam. Upper and lower comes in the kit. You can custom cut your stuff with an xacto knife. B&H has pick & pluck replacements for $45. - ShannonRawls.com __________________ Shannon W. Rawls ~ Motion Picture Producer & huge advocate of Digital Acquisition.

January 23rd, 2006, 08:25 PM	#11
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	Shannon thanks for the info, I'm curious about your upcoming ATL shoot, did any of those people work out for you? __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

January 23rd, 2006, 09:06 PM	#12
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	Yes, I have hired some of your references. I will hit you up with the details on the phone. - ShannonRawls.com __________________ Shannon W. Rawls ~ Motion Picture Producer & huge advocate of Digital Acquisition.