Don't slam the Pelican case. at DVinfo.net

Allan Black · January 10th, 2008, 04:43 AM

A thought struck me as I was finishing cutting up the foam for the A1 to fit the Pelican 1510 case. DON'T slam/close those case lids real fast, the air pressure will likely knock out the capsule in the cameras mic, and any other mics in there.
Cheers.

David W. Jones · January 10th, 2008, 08:08 AM

A better warning might be... Don't run with scissors.

Denny Kyser · January 10th, 2008, 08:42 AM

A little of topic but since my pelican case will be in today, what do you carve the foam with?

Bill Ravens · January 10th, 2008, 08:55 AM

Stick the foam in your freezer for a few hours before cutting. It makes the job much easier.

Richard Alvarez · January 10th, 2008, 09:43 AM

If you're not using 'pick and pluck' foam then cut foam with an electric carving knife. A trick I learned back in my theatre days from the seventies.

Josh Chesarek · January 10th, 2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Denny Kyser

A little of topic but since my pelican case will be in today, what do you carve the foam with?

It as others have suggested a knife or what ever for regular foam but in the case of pelican the foam is precut into tiny squares that are just barely attached. You just push your fingers in and pull out the squares.

Bill Watson · January 10th, 2008, 01:24 PM

If you're using the 'pick and pluck foam', do it with a steel ruler.

Allan Black · January 10th, 2008, 03:03 PM

I did it by positioning the A1 in place over by the hinges so with the 1510 standing upright the weight is at the bottom. I marked the pnp foam with a Sharpie then used a new Stanley 18mm blade in a sawing fashion. Took me 2 hours and I haven't done the battery or filters yet.

Much positioning checks with thankfully little error and no blood this time.
Cheers.

Jim Martin · January 10th, 2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan Black

I did it by positioning the A1 in place over by the hinges so with the 1510 standing upright the weight is at the bottom. I marked the foam with a Sharpie then used a new Stanley 18mm blade in a sawing fashion. Took me 2 hours and I haven't done the battery or filters yet.

Much positioning checks with thankfully little error and no blood this time.
Cheers.

2 HOURS........I thought Aussies were faster than that!

Steven Davis · January 10th, 2008, 03:49 PM

I swear by pelican cases. I've stood on top of one to get a shot. I've never heard of the air issue. That's something I would send Pelican an email about, they might already know, but it may cause them to scratch their head a little.

Allan Black · January 10th, 2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Martin

2 HOURS........I thought Aussies were faster than that!

I left out...and some beers. :)

Kellen Dengler · January 10th, 2008, 05:00 PM

I thought that's what the pressure valve on the Pelican was for? To avoid air pressure inside? Or is that just for altitude pressure?

Jim Martin · January 10th, 2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Allan Black

I left out...and some beers. :)

That would explain the blood-letting thing.....

Allan Black · December 19th, 2020, 04:45 PM

Hah! right Jim. It’s probably not too late to ask Santa for a good protective case for your new gear. When I bought mine 12 years ago, Pelican was the only game in town, but since then a couple of other brands have surfaced.

Disclaimer, the prices listed are 1 year old so don’t take any notice of them and after I saw a bright orange Pelican attract unwanted attention at a crowded air show, just buy a black one ...

Happy Xmas.
Cheers.

Steven Davis · December 19th, 2020, 04:49 PM

Nice review!!

January 10th, 2008, 04:43 AM	#1
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	Don't slam the Pelican case. A thought struck me as I was finishing cutting up the foam for the A1 to fit the Pelican 1510 case. DON'T slam/close those case lids real fast, the air pressure will likely knock out the capsule in the cameras mic, and any other mics in there. Cheers.

January 10th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#3
Denny Kyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Pa Posts: 785	A little of topic but since my pelican case will be in today, what do you carve the foam with? __________________ 2 Canon XF305's Kyser Photography www.kyserphoto.com

January 10th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#8
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	I did it by positioning the A1 in place over by the hinges so with the 1510 standing upright the weight is at the bottom. I marked the pnp foam with a Sharpie then used a new Stanley 18mm blade in a sawing fashion. Took me 2 hours and I haven't done the battery or filters yet. Much positioning checks with thankfully little error and no blood this time. Cheers. Last edited by Allan Black; January 10th, 2008 at 05:39 PM.

January 10th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#10
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	I swear by pelican cases. I've stood on top of one to get a shot. I've never heard of the air issue. That's something I would send Pelican an email about, they might already know, but it may cause them to scratch their head a little. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

December 19th, 2020, 04:45 PM	#14
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	Re: Don't slam the Pelican case. Hah! right Jim. It’s probably not too late to ask Santa for a good protective case for your new gear. When I bought mine 12 years ago, Pelican was the only game in town, but since then a couple of other brands have surfaced. Disclaimer, the prices listed are 1 year old so don’t take any notice of them and after I saw a bright orange Pelican attract unwanted attention at a crowded air show, just buy a black one ... Pelican Case vs Apache Case vs Nanuk Case (Quality and Price) - YouTube Happy Xmas. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

January 10th, 2008, 08:08 AM	#2
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	A better warning might be... Don't run with scissors.

January 10th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#4
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	Stick the foam in your freezer for a few hours before cutting. It makes the job much easier.

January 10th, 2008, 09:43 AM	#5
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	If you're not using 'pick and pluck' foam then cut foam with an electric carving knife. A trick I learned back in my theatre days from the seventies.

January 10th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#7
Bill Watson Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noosa Queensland Australia Posts: 248	If you're using the 'pick and pluck foam', do it with a steel ruler.

January 10th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#12
Kellen Dengler Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 118	I thought that's what the pressure valve on the Pelican was for? To avoid air pressure inside? Or is that just for altitude pressure?

December 19th, 2020, 04:49 PM	#15
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Re: Don't slam the Pelican case. Nice review!! __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?