Pelican Case for my new A1 at DVinfo.net

Luke Ross · June 27th, 2007, 03:07 PM

Ok, I am looking to obtain a new hard case for my A1 and wanted to see if anyone is using the Pelican cases. I had a pelican case for my previous GL2 and loved it.

I am looking into the difference between the 1600 and 1650. So far, I like the size of the 1650, but there is one things that stands out.. The weight difference!!!

Here is the dimension difference.
1600 - 21.43" x 16.50" x 7.87" - http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1600
1650 - 28.50" x 17.37" x 10.50" - http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1650

Now, looking at the above, there isn’t a really huge size difference, but the weight difference is over 20lbs.
The 1650 is 35.6lbs, and the 1600 is merely 14lbs.

While I really like the size of the 1650, the weight seems pretty significant. Does anyone have a 1650? If so, is it that bad to tote around? Are there any good alternatives?

Thanks,
Luke

Guy Cochran · June 27th, 2007, 03:14 PM

I dig the Porter Case http://www.portercase.com/
The case doubles as a hand truck for carrying larger cases on top.
So I check the big stuff and carry the Porter Case with camera/mics/litepanel inside whenever I travel outside the studio. That way, even if the other gear doesn't show up, I can still shoot.

Khoi Pham · June 27th, 2007, 04:01 PM

I have the 1650 from 10 years ago, it is a little difference now but mine is still in good condition, I use to put 1 DSR300 in it and 1 VX2000, now I have 3 A1s in it, no problem carrying it around because it has wheels. It went on planes back when I can lock the case but not now. That Portabrace looks good too that you can stack stuff on it.

Daniel Browning · June 27th, 2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Ross

Ok, I am looking to obtain a new hard case for my A1 and wanted to see if anyone is using the Pelican cases.

Here is someone using the 5120:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/sho...84&postcount=6

Luke Ross · June 27th, 2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Browning

Here is someone using the 5120:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/sho...84&postcount=6

Interesting, I cant seem to find the 5120 on pelican's website or for sale via Ebay.. Any idea if maybe he got the number wrong? or if its maybe a non-us version of a pelican case?
Thanks,
Luke

Maksim Yankovskiy · June 27th, 2007, 09:36 PM

It looks pretty snug in the picture. I can't find anything on this case as well. I wish it was around and had a shoulder strap :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Ross

Interesting, I cant seem to find the 5120 on pelican's website or for sale via Ebay.. Any idea if maybe he got the number wrong? or if its maybe a non-us version of a pelican case?
Thanks,
Luke

Tim Miller · July 17th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Ross

Interesting, I cant seem to find the 5120 on pelican's website or for sale via Ebay.. Any idea if maybe he got the number wrong? or if its maybe a non-us version of a pelican case?
Thanks,
Luke

He probably meant the 1520.

David W. Jones · July 17th, 2007, 06:59 PM

Im using a StormCase 2750 for my XH-A1, Matte Box, Wide Angle, Marshall Monitor, Batteries & such.

Phil Kay · July 18th, 2007, 02:20 AM

I use a Pelicase 1550 - fits the XHA1 in along with various bits and pieces(radio mic,cleaning things,tapes,etc)
The main advantage of the 1550 is that it's the maximum allowable size for aircraft hand luggage.

Bill Watson · July 18th, 2007, 02:24 AM

Yeah, that's a 1520.

I use one for my A1 and find it excellent.

Phil Kay · July 18th, 2007, 03:39 AM

What's the SMALLEST pelicase an XHA1 will fit in? I do a lot of sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking and need the smallest box possible to fit through hatches and behind seats etc.

Bill Watson · July 18th, 2007, 04:16 AM

Forget it.

I do a lot of kayaking too but I use a smaller cam (a pana GS400) for that.

I use an EWA Marine soft plastic underwater housing to protect it when I'm doing any hand held work and a hard shell Aqua Cam housing when conditions are a bit rough.

I don't see the A1 as being a cam I'd use in that environment as the protective gear would be way too bulky.

Phil Kay · July 18th, 2007, 04:30 AM

Hi Bill, I shoot watersports professionally so a smaller camera isn't really an option for me(although I'm sure that will be open for debate!).
I took a Sony PD170 on a 3 week expedition to Norway and just wrapped it in a duvet jacket and a dry-bag,no problems. My insurance company however want me to keep expensive equipment in something a bit more substantial.

June 27th, 2007, 03:07 PM	#1
Luke Ross Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 64	Pelican Case for my new A1 Ok, I am looking to obtain a new hard case for my A1 and wanted to see if anyone is using the Pelican cases. I had a pelican case for my previous GL2 and loved it. I am looking into the difference between the 1600 and 1650. So far, I like the size of the 1650, but there is one things that stands out.. The weight difference!!! Here is the dimension difference. 1600 - 21.43" x 16.50" x 7.87" - http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1600 1650 - 28.50" x 17.37" x 10.50" - http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1650 Now, looking at the above, there isn’t a really huge size difference, but the weight difference is over 20lbs. The 1650 is 35.6lbs, and the 1600 is merely 14lbs. While I really like the size of the 1650, the weight seems pretty significant. Does anyone have a 1650? If so, is it that bad to tote around? Are there any good alternatives? Thanks, Luke __________________ Canon XH-A1 \| Rode NTG-2 \| Intel QuadCore \| 3.0TB RAID5 + 2xRaptor 150's RAID 0 \| Adobe Production CS3

June 27th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#2
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	I dig the Porter Case http://www.portercase.com/ The case doubles as a hand truck for carrying larger cases on top. So I check the big stuff and carry the Porter Case with camera/mics/litepanel inside whenever I travel outside the studio. That way, even if the other gear doesn't show up, I can still shoot. __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

June 27th, 2007, 04:01 PM	#3
Khoi Pham Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 747	I have the 1650 from 10 years ago, it is a little difference now but mine is still in good condition, I use to put 1 DSR300 in it and 1 VX2000, now I have 3 A1s in it, no problem carrying it around because it has wheels. It went on planes back when I can lock the case but not now. That Portabrace looks good too that you can stack stuff on it. __________________ Khoi Pham www.proeditproductions.com

July 18th, 2007, 02:20 AM	#9
Phil Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peel,Isle of Man(UK) Posts: 194	I use a Pelicase 1550 - fits the XHA1 in along with various bits and pieces(radio mic,cleaning things,tapes,etc) The main advantage of the 1550 is that it's the maximum allowable size for aircraft hand luggage. __________________ Canon XH-A1,SGPRO flip,Apple imac,FCExpress http://www.pbase.com/philkneen

July 18th, 2007, 03:39 AM	#11
Phil Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peel,Isle of Man(UK) Posts: 194	What's the SMALLEST pelicase an XHA1 will fit in? I do a lot of sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking and need the smallest box possible to fit through hatches and behind seats etc. __________________ Canon XH-A1,SGPRO flip,Apple imac,FCExpress http://www.pbase.com/philkneen

July 17th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#8
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Im using a StormCase 2750 for my XH-A1, Matte Box, Wide Angle, Marshall Monitor, Batteries & such.

July 18th, 2007, 02:24 AM	#10
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	Yeah, that's a 1520. I use one for my A1 and find it excellent.

July 18th, 2007, 04:16 AM	#12
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	Forget it. I do a lot of kayaking too but I use a smaller cam (a pana GS400) for that. I use an EWA Marine soft plastic underwater housing to protect it when I'm doing any hand held work and a hard shell Aqua Cam housing when conditions are a bit rough. I don't see the A1 as being a cam I'd use in that environment as the protective gear would be way too bulky.

July 18th, 2007, 04:30 AM	#13
Phil Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peel,Isle of Man(UK) Posts: 194	Hi Bill, I shoot watersports professionally so a smaller camera isn't really an option for me(although I'm sure that will be open for debate!). I took a Sony PD170 on a 3 week expedition to Norway and just wrapped it in a duvet jacket and a dry-bag,no problems. My insurance company however want me to keep expensive equipment in something a bit more substantial. __________________ Canon XH-A1,SGPRO flip,Apple imac,FCExpress http://www.pbase.com/philkneen