Hey guys, first off thank you for all your support. You are making my transition from the PD150 to the Z1 much easier.

First, I'm thinking about getting a pelican case for my z1u, on camera lights, tapes, my digital SLR, shotgun mic, wireless kit, etc. Nothing to major, but a few accessories. What model Pelican would you recommend?

Second, I shoot a lot of freelance in Houston. Previously shooting with my PD150, I would shoot, dub to Beta SP and drop off at the stations. Now with HD each station is so different. When shooting news, should I stick with shooting in SD?


Thanks again for all your help! Any future advice, tips, or tricks would be great!

Chris

Any ideas? Pelican Case# ?????

Try a search on the forum. Cases for the Z1 have been discussed a few times. Like here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=39573&highlight=z1+case

Many have suggested the Pelican 1520 or 1610/1620 depending on how many accessories you are wanting to pack.

Another option are new hard cases from HPRC (www.hprc-usa.com)

I would recommend any of the following models from HPRC:

AMRE 2500 (http://hprc-usa.com/2500.htm) = size Pelican 1520
AMRE 2600 (http://hprc-usa.com/2600.htm) = size Pelican 1550
AMRE 2600W wheeled (http://hprc-usa.com/2600w.htm) = size Pelican 1560
AMRE 2700 (http://hprc-usa.com/2700.htm) = size Pelican 1600
AMRE 2700W wheeled (http://hprc-usa.com/2700w.htm) = size Pelican 1610
AMRE 2800W wheeled (http://hprc-usa.com/2800.htm)

Hope that helps. But like the other poster said, you'll find millions of other good advice on the board.

BTW, you find at B&H, link below... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=hprc&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t