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Alessandro Garabaghi · October 15th, 2007, 11:24 AM

So i got a quote on the camera and asked for a Pelican 1510 hardcase in the price. They place told me they would not sell a hard case for the camera unless a signed a written discalaimer as dust could affect the camera and moving parts? As long as i kept it in a bag with silica gel i would be fine, but they didnt recommend keeping it in a hard case?

Has anyone ever heard of this?

Alessandro Garabaghi · October 15th, 2007, 01:47 PM

No one? Well now im confused as to what to purchase next, a bag or hard case. A friend of mine just leaves his camera in the case with no bag, another acquaintance said to make sure it was bagged with silica gel or to use a bag. We will be out on the boat a lot and i would prefer a hard case to prevent damages while its being stored.

Any input?

Even Solberg · October 15th, 2007, 02:00 PM

That's a new one. I have my A1 in a 1510, and I've never had problems.

Alessandro Garabaghi · October 15th, 2007, 02:15 PM

hmm, this person is a reputable poster on this forum, so im sure he has his reasons. Im just confused now...

Trish Kerr · October 15th, 2007, 02:39 PM

I think the silica gel is about getting rid of moisture in the camera in humid or wet conditions before it causes camera malfunction

this may have been in reference to you storing the camera on a boat?

trish

Steven Dempsey · October 15th, 2007, 02:59 PM

Yes, there should be no issue whatsoever with storing your camera in a Pelican case. Many do it without issue. I agree with Trish that maybe his concern was with you taking it on a boat?

If he is a reputable member of this forum, perhaps he could explain his reasoning to the rest of us?

Alessandro Garabaghi · October 15th, 2007, 05:27 PM

possible, maybe i just didnt make it clear that i only take it out on the boat, and not store. Oh well pelican is the way im going...

October 15th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#1
Alessandro Garabaghi Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 132	Hard Cases So i got a quote on the camera and asked for a Pelican 1510 hardcase in the price. They place told me they would not sell a hard case for the camera unless a signed a written discalaimer as dust could affect the camera and moving parts? As long as i kept it in a bag with silica gel i would be fine, but they didnt recommend keeping it in a hard case? Has anyone ever heard of this?

October 15th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#3
Even Solberg Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 106	That's a new one. I have my A1 in a 1510, and I've never had problems. __________________ "Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -- Edgar Allan Poe

October 15th, 2007, 02:59 PM	#6
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Yes, there should be no issue whatsoever with storing your camera in a Pelican case. Many do it without issue. I agree with Trish that maybe his concern was with you taking it on a boat? If he is a reputable member of this forum, perhaps he could explain his reasoning to the rest of us? __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

October 15th, 2007, 01:47 PM	#2
Alessandro Garabaghi Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 132	No one? Well now im confused as to what to purchase next, a bag or hard case. A friend of mine just leaves his camera in the case with no bag, another acquaintance said to make sure it was bagged with silica gel or to use a bag. We will be out on the boat a lot and i would prefer a hard case to prevent damages while its being stored. Any input?

October 15th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#4
Alessandro Garabaghi Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 132	hmm, this person is a reputable poster on this forum, so im sure he has his reasons. Im just confused now...

October 15th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#5
Trish Kerr Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 294	I think the silica gel is about getting rid of moisture in the camera in humid or wet conditions before it causes camera malfunction this may have been in reference to you storing the camera on a boat? trish

October 15th, 2007, 05:27 PM	#7
Alessandro Garabaghi Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 132	possible, maybe i just didnt make it clear that i only take it out on the boat, and not store. Oh well pelican is the way im going...