Bag vs. Case

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 16th, 2005, 02:16 PM

I'm using a 1620, it holds both Z1's and two LitePanels, plus extra stuff I need, including chargers, etc.

Mike Tiffee · February 16th, 2005, 04:28 PM

I use the Petrol bag listed on B&H on the FX-1 page.

Here's a picture of how it all fits:

http://www.miketiffee.com/hdv/BagOStuff.jpg

Fits the WA lens, a bunch of tapes, all the cables, a second charger, some filters, and the shoulder mount.

Christopher C. Murphy · February 16th, 2005, 04:31 PM

Yeh, I meant Cannon!

Cate Poole · February 17th, 2005, 12:48 PM

Best advice I got from a fellow videographer was to get a cheap gym bag and put foam in it. He travels across the pond many times a year and just takes his camera in gym bag as a carry-on. Anything that looks like a camera bag or case is a target for theft.

Sean M Lee · February 24th, 2005, 10:53 PM

I got a Storm 2720. It works pretty well.
I think this is about as small as I would go.
Hopefully there is room for a lightpanel led light or two in the empty space.

Case Pic

John Jay · February 25th, 2005, 12:37 PM

I have always used a Samsonite Pilot Case double combination and is as good/strong as an alu case

fits cam, laptop, tele, wide, batteries, chargers, filters & radio lav

no trouble at airports.... and stows in luggage rack above the airplane seat

Shannon Rawls · February 25th, 2005, 12:47 PM

Pelican Hard Case #1650

Amen

Colin Pearce · February 25th, 2005, 03:34 PM

I bought a Kata CCC-2003 (Shell-03), which provides more protection than a soft case, but it still quite small and unobtrusive. It is necessary to remove the external mic, but the case is great for my Z1. Kata is coming up with a new case specially for the Z1, but it's a few months away, and probably won't be as compact.

Bill Pryor · February 26th, 2005, 09:54 AM

I like working out of a bag over a hard case. I've used Portabrace bags for over 20 years. In fact, some of my Portabrace bags are 20 years old. They never wear out. You wouldn't want to use one for shipping, obviously. Pelican cases are good for that, although I wouldn't ship a camera on an airplane anymore.

Bryan Suthard · May 31st, 2005, 10:09 PM

The model is 1526 but this is the 1520 hard case and 1527 soft case by Pelican. As a duo it looks like a good option for the price. By the dimensions it looks like it would fit the FX1 but does anyone have this?

http://www.casesbypelican.com/1526.htm

Thanks,

Bryan

Douglas Spotted Eagle · May 31st, 2005, 10:19 PM

It's a tight fit inthe softcase, but it does fit. The width just barely makes it.
For us, I prefer just cutting into the foam and living with that, this way I can carry 2 cams in one case, but either way, the 1526 combo is a very comfortable carry.

Sean M Lee · May 31st, 2005, 10:49 PM

I recently added a portabrace Cargo 2 to my gear. I like it and the price is decent for a bag of that size.

Max Allen · June 1st, 2005, 01:08 AM

Bags are for kids. Professionals use cases.

Richard Lubash · June 1st, 2005, 05:22 AM

Even though all our pro eng cameras are in PortaBrace cases I tried the Sony soft case for our Z1 and it seems like a great solution. It even comes with a seperate shotgun mic padded case and a foam/velcro blanket to wrap the Z1 when extra protection is needed. As for backpack type transport I have a case that I used for our XL1 that held the camera and provided straps for a tripod (it even worked well on my motorcycle). I'll post the name when I get to the office.

Richard
2K-Plus
Atlanta

K. Forman · June 1st, 2005, 06:16 AM

I prefer a hard case for two reasons- 1) It should protect better against hard bangs, and 2) If push comes to shove, I can stand on my hard case and get an extra foot or more height for shooting over people.

My case? I nice big Stanley rolling toolbox, $35 at Wallymart, and plenty of room for EVERYTHING! http://www.zag.co.il/products_inner3..._id=8&this=491

February 16th, 2005, 04:31 PM	#18
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Yeh, I meant Cannon! __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

February 25th, 2005, 12:37 PM	#21
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	I have always used a Samsonite Pilot Case double combination and is as good/strong as an alu case fits cam, laptop, tele, wide, batteries, chargers, filters & radio lav no trouble at airports.... and stows in luggage rack above the airplane seat __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

May 31st, 2005, 10:09 PM	#25
Bryan Suthard Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, FL United States Posts: 135	Anyone try this Pelican combo? The model is 1526 but this is the 1520 hard case and 1527 soft case by Pelican. As a duo it looks like a good option for the price. By the dimensions it looks like it would fit the FX1 but does anyone have this? http://www.casesbypelican.com/1526.htm Thanks, Bryan

May 31st, 2005, 10:19 PM	#26
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	It's a tight fit inthe softcase, but it does fit. The width just barely makes it. For us, I prefer just cutting into the foam and living with that, this way I can carry 2 cams in one case, but either way, the 1526 combo is a very comfortable carry. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

June 1st, 2005, 06:16 AM	#30
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I prefer a hard case for two reasons- 1) It should protect better against hard bangs, and 2) If push comes to shove, I can stand on my hard case and get an extra foot or more height for shooting over people. My case? I nice big Stanley rolling toolbox, $35 at Wallymart, and plenty of room for EVERYTHING! http://www.zag.co.il/products_inner3..._id=8&this=491 __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

February 16th, 2005, 02:16 PM	#16
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	I'm using a 1620, it holds both Z1's and two LitePanels, plus extra stuff I need, including chargers, etc. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 16th, 2005, 04:28 PM	#17
Mike Tiffee Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 150	I use the Petrol bag listed on B&H on the FX-1 page. Here's a picture of how it all fits: http://www.miketiffee.com/hdv/BagOStuff.jpg Fits the WA lens, a bunch of tapes, all the cables, a second charger, some filters, and the shoulder mount.

February 17th, 2005, 12:48 PM	#19
Cate Poole New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocean Grove, NJ Posts: 17	Best advice I got from a fellow videographer was to get a cheap gym bag and put foam in it. He travels across the pond many times a year and just takes his camera in gym bag as a carry-on. Anything that looks like a camera bag or case is a target for theft.

February 24th, 2005, 10:53 PM	#20
Sean M Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 160	I got a Storm 2720. It works pretty well. I think this is about as small as I would go. Hopefully there is room for a lightpanel led light or two in the empty space. Case Pic

February 25th, 2005, 12:47 PM	#22
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	Pelican Hard Case #1650 Amen

February 25th, 2005, 03:34 PM	#23
Colin Pearce Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 99	I bought a Kata CCC-2003 (Shell-03), which provides more protection than a soft case, but it still quite small and unobtrusive. It is necessary to remove the external mic, but the case is great for my Z1. Kata is coming up with a new case specially for the Z1, but it's a few months away, and probably won't be as compact.

February 26th, 2005, 09:54 AM	#24
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I like working out of a bag over a hard case. I've used Portabrace bags for over 20 years. In fact, some of my Portabrace bags are 20 years old. They never wear out. You wouldn't want to use one for shipping, obviously. Pelican cases are good for that, although I wouldn't ship a camera on an airplane anymore.

May 31st, 2005, 10:49 PM	#27
Sean M Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 160	I recently added a portabrace Cargo 2 to my gear. I like it and the price is decent for a bag of that size.

June 1st, 2005, 01:08 AM	#28
Max Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NY Posts: 186	Bags are for kids. Professionals use cases.

June 1st, 2005, 05:22 AM	#29
Richard Lubash Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 61	Even though all our pro eng cameras are in PortaBrace cases I tried the Sony soft case for our Z1 and it seems like a great solution. It even comes with a seperate shotgun mic padded case and a foam/velcro blanket to wrap the Z1 when extra protection is needed. As for backpack type transport I have a case that I used for our XL1 that held the camera and provided straps for a tripod (it even worked well on my motorcycle). I'll post the name when I get to the office. Richard 2K-Plus Atlanta