XL1 Camera Case at DVinfo.net

Charles Fields · November 1st, 2002, 09:04 AM

Can anyone recommend a good camera case for the XL1? I am looking for a hard sided case.

Charles

John Locke · November 1st, 2002, 09:12 AM

Hi Charles,

Go to http://www.dvinfo.net/xl1.htm and click the "Articles" link in the left side menu. Then, at the top of the page, click the "Storage & Transport" link to jump to info on cases.

Greg Vaughn · November 1st, 2002, 11:47 AM

I'm looking for a new hard case myself but I'd suggest looking for one that allows you to store the camera WITH an MA-100 or MA-200 attached. I currently have the Canon case (HC-3100) and have to tear down the camera each time I put it away. This may not be an issue with you but it's wearing down the stud on the camera that my MA-100 attaches to. I now have to wrap tape on the stud to keep the shoulder pad from moving while shooting. This shouldn't be a problem on my six month old XL1S. I just wish Canon would make the HC-3100 about six inches longer because it's a nice case otherwise.

John Locke · November 1st, 2002, 11:54 AM

Greg,

I have the CCC-10 and it can hold my XL-1 with MA-100 and 16X lens attached. Only problem with it is that it's just slightly over the allowed dimensions for carry-on baggage. Otherwise, no complaints.

Nathan Gifford · November 1st, 2002, 04:04 PM

I would still recommend a good hard case like a Pelican or Hard Case. However, the Sears Truck-Tote isn't a bad deal for $50 or less. The URL is http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00959027000

John Threat · November 2nd, 2002, 07:07 AM

The Canon case is not a well thought out case. You have to do some work to actually use this case to transport the camera.

It will also require you to take off the matte box or ma-200/100 if it's attached. It can hold the lens / sunshade / and B&W viewfinder mounted.

THe case is pretty, but I'd perfer function. sigh.

Nori Wentworth · November 2nd, 2002, 11:15 AM

Hey Charles,

I use a Pelican case.

I think this is the one at this page;

http://www.casesbypelican.net/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CBP&Product_Code=APP-1664PD&Category_Code=PC-CAMERA

It has these little removable foam strips to customize the interior to fit anything.

I get everything from my slate to batteries to even my ABC steadycam. It is air tight, has many handles and also casters. very cool indeed.

-Nori

Charles Fields · November 5th, 2002, 09:45 AM

Thanks for all the input. I went with the Pelican case.
Charles

November 1st, 2002, 09:04 AM	#1
Charles Fields New Boot Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 19	XL1 Camera Case Can anyone recommend a good camera case for the XL1? I am looking for a hard sided case. Charles

November 1st, 2002, 09:12 AM	#2
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Hi Charles, Go to http://www.dvinfo.net/xl1.htm and click the "Articles" link in the left side menu. Then, at the top of the page, click the "Storage & Transport" link to jump to info on cases. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

November 1st, 2002, 11:54 AM	#4
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Greg, I have the CCC-10 and it can hold my XL-1 with MA-100 and 16X lens attached. Only problem with it is that it's just slightly over the allowed dimensions for carry-on baggage. Otherwise, no complaints. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

November 1st, 2002, 04:04 PM	#5
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Sear Truck Tote I would still recommend a good hard case like a Pelican or Hard Case. However, the Sears Truck-Tote isn't a bad deal for $50 or less. The URL is http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00959027000 __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

November 5th, 2002, 09:45 AM	#8
Charles Fields New Boot Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 19	XL1 Case Thanks for all the input. I went with the Pelican case. Charles

November 1st, 2002, 11:47 AM	#3
Greg Vaughn Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 46	I'm looking for a new hard case myself but I'd suggest looking for one that allows you to store the camera WITH an MA-100 or MA-200 attached. I currently have the Canon case (HC-3100) and have to tear down the camera each time I put it away. This may not be an issue with you but it's wearing down the stud on the camera that my MA-100 attaches to. I now have to wrap tape on the stud to keep the shoulder pad from moving while shooting. This shouldn't be a problem on my six month old XL1S. I just wish Canon would make the HC-3100 about six inches longer because it's a nice case otherwise.

November 2nd, 2002, 07:07 AM	#6
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	The Canon case is not a well thought out case. You have to do some work to actually use this case to transport the camera. It will also require you to take off the matte box or ma-200/100 if it's attached. It can hold the lens / sunshade / and B&W viewfinder mounted. THe case is pretty, but I'd perfer function. sigh.

November 2nd, 2002, 11:15 AM	#7
Nori Wentworth Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kelowna, B.C. Canada Posts: 217	Hey Charles, I use a Pelican case. I think this is the one at this page; http://www.casesbypelican.net/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CBP&Product_Code=APP-1664PD&Category_Code=PC-CAMERA It has these little removable foam strips to customize the interior to fit anything. I get everything from my slate to batteries to even my ABC steadycam. It is air tight, has many handles and also casters. very cool indeed. -Nori

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