A Cool Case For The XL1/XL1S & GL1 at DVinfo.net

October 19th, 2001, 02:13 PM

Go to this link to see the photos I put up on the CASE.
http://www.fast-mhz.com/XL1/sears-case.htm
Mark Chiocchi

Nathan Gifford · October 20th, 2001, 10:14 AM

I need to look at that a little closer. The only problem I see is there may not be much room for padding.

Nathan Gifford

October 20th, 2001, 10:19 AM

Padding for what?

Manuel Albarracin · October 21st, 2001, 10:30 AM

Hi
I can't make out clearly with the angle of the picture of the case. Is the xl1 stored with its len attached? It looks like the mike is, and is that a ma100 at the back?

It looks great though. Can you please note the model number of the case.

mantral98

October 21st, 2001, 10:37 AM

You can't see that the lens is on the XL1?.
Do you see the lens hood.? Craftsman 24 in Truck Tote

Here is the link to the case from SEARS.

http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1184394809.1003682021@@@@&BV_EngineID=hiadccfjhhlgmbggcmgclchn.0 &targetPage=%2fproduct%2fsummary%2fproductsummary.jsp&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&pid=00959027000

October 21st, 2001, 12:27 PM

I just purchased the Canon MA-100 XLR adaptor from Mark for $125 with shipping. I sent my check out on Monday and recieved the adaptor on Saturday. It was an excelent transaction. I am very pleased.

-Justin

wildsdesign@hotmail.com

October 21st, 2001, 02:36 PM

I don't think that link is working. Do this go to www.sears.com
Then go to the ("Search by Keyword or Item #") and put this number in the box and click on ("GO") it should bring you right to it.
00959027000

Manuel Albarracin · October 22nd, 2001, 03:00 PM

I saw the sears website. I am convinced now. Probably drop by our local sears to check it out and buy one.

Yes I saw the lens hood but could not tell if the body of the lens was there.

I would like to put some padding or foam at the bottom or sides to keep the xl1s from swimming inside the case during transport.

Thanks a lot for the tip

October 22nd, 2001, 05:26 PM

Do what I did I made a thin board that fits on the bottom of the case and cut out the parts of the board where the xl1 sits and laced stapes though the board with Velcro to hold the XL1 in place.

No need for the foam.

Mark

Nathan Gifford · October 23rd, 2001, 09:36 AM

Mark,

Sorry for not replying sooner. I've crashed my W2k machine and it may be awhile before I have it up.

Padding around the cam for mechanical shock protection. Good idea about lacing the cam to a bottom board.

Thanks for letting us know about the great fit. I will probably get one because I don't know if I will buy a Pelican case.

Nathan Gifford

Mike Butler · October 23rd, 2001, 11:23 AM

COOL CASE! Even has room for a spare GL1!
A bit bulkier than the Porta Brace CTC (which I have been able to carry aboard planes) but I'm sure it cost a whole lot less. Nice to see the creativity out there. It'll be worth thinking about if I go to doing 2-camera shoots.

cheers!

Richard DuPree · October 29th, 2001, 03:03 PM

This was a really great suggestion. I just bought the last ones at the local Sears store. Lots of puzzled looks!! Now does anyone have a suggestion for some kind of case/bag for a fairly heavy-duty Manfrotto triod (Bogen #3246)? As with the Sears product, inexpensive and low budget are operative words. Thanks.

Richard DuPree

October 29th, 2001, 05:02 PM

Go to a sporting goods store they have baseball bat bags for 40 bucks.

that's what i use and i can fit my triod wheels and two lightstands in the bag and other stuff
http://beapro.com/products/search.asp?search=bag

http://www.awesome-sports.com/equipment1.htm

http://www.seattleseams.com/sasmstyl5.htm

http://imall-usa.com/sportstore/baseballbags.htm

http://www.allstarsportsbc.com/easton_bags.htm

November 1st, 2001, 09:57 PM

Being an ex tennis pro, I have found that my heavy duty equipment bags are the perfect size for tripods. I carry 2 tripods with heads several reel extension cords and a few misc. things in it. The only problem is that it gets heavy! ;-)

November 2nd, 2001, 08:16 AM

Hi!
Im interested in the SEARS Case, but THERE AINT NO SEARS in germany... And Sears online does not sell Items outside US.

Is there any other online store that sells that Case? Or does anyone know a way to get it (as cheap as possible) to germay???

Thx

ZoLO

October 19th, 2001, 02:13 PM	#1
MTC FILMS Posts: n/a	A Cool Case For The XL1/XL1S & GL1 Go to this link to see the photos I put up on the CASE. http://www.fast-mhz.com/XL1/sears-case.htm Mark Chiocchi

October 20th, 2001, 10:14 AM	#2
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Looks Interesting I need to look at that a little closer. The only problem I see is there may not be much room for padding. Nathan Gifford

October 21st, 2001, 10:30 AM	#4
Manuel Albarracin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Glendale Posts: 54	cool case Hi I can't make out clearly with the angle of the picture of the case. Is the xl1 stored with its len attached? It looks like the mike is, and is that a ma100 at the back? It looks great though. Can you please note the model number of the case. mantral98

October 21st, 2001, 12:27 PM	#6
Wildsdesign Posts: n/a	Good Business I just purchased the Canon MA-100 XLR adaptor from Mark for $125 with shipping. I sent my check out on Monday and recieved the adaptor on Saturday. It was an excelent transaction. I am very pleased. -Justin wildsdesign@hotmail.com

October 23rd, 2001, 11:23 AM	#11
Mike Butler Machinist Mate Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern Connecticut Posts: 644	COOL CASE! Even has room for a spare GL1! A bit bulkier than the Porta Brace CTC (which I have been able to carry aboard planes) but I'm sure it cost a whole lot less. Nice to see the creativity out there. It'll be worth thinking about if I go to doing 2-camera shoots. cheers! __________________ I ain't straight outta Compton, I'm straight out the trailer. Cuss like a sailor, drink like a Mc. My only words of wisdom are just, "Radio Edit."

October 20th, 2001, 10:19 AM	#3
MTC FILMS Posts: n/a	Padding for what?

October 21st, 2001, 10:37 AM	#5
MTC FILMS Posts: n/a	You can't see that the lens is on the XL1?. Do you see the lens hood.? Craftsman 24 in Truck Tote Here is the link to the case from SEARS. http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1184394809.1003682021@@@@&BV_EngineID=hiadccfjhhlgmbggcmgclchn.0 &targetPage=%2fproduct%2fsummary%2fproductsummary.jsp&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&pid=00959027000

October 21st, 2001, 02:36 PM	#7
MTC FILMS Posts: n/a	I don't think that link is working. Do this go to www.sears.com Then go to the ("Search by Keyword or Item #") and put this number in the box and click on ("GO") it should bring you right to it. 00959027000

October 22nd, 2001, 03:00 PM	#8
Manuel Albarracin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Glendale Posts: 54	I saw the sears website. I am convinced now. Probably drop by our local sears to check it out and buy one. Yes I saw the lens hood but could not tell if the body of the lens was there. I would like to put some padding or foam at the bottom or sides to keep the xl1s from swimming inside the case during transport. Thanks a lot for the tip

October 22nd, 2001, 05:26 PM	#9
MTC FILMS Posts: n/a	Do what I did I made a thin board that fits on the bottom of the case and cut out the parts of the board where the xl1 sits and laced stapes though the board with Velcro to hold the XL1 in place. No need for the foam. Mark

October 23rd, 2001, 09:36 AM	#10
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Mark, Sorry for not replying sooner. I've crashed my W2k machine and it may be awhile before I have it up. Padding around the cam for mechanical shock protection. Good idea about lacing the cam to a bottom board. Thanks for letting us know about the great fit. I will probably get one because I don't know if I will buy a Pelican case. Nathan Gifford

October 29th, 2001, 03:03 PM	#12
Richard DuPree Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 38	This was a really great suggestion. I just bought the last ones at the local Sears store. Lots of puzzled looks!! Now does anyone have a suggestion for some kind of case/bag for a fairly heavy-duty Manfrotto triod (Bogen #3246)? As with the Sears product, inexpensive and low budget are operative words. Thanks. Richard DuPree

October 29th, 2001, 05:02 PM	#13
MTC FILMS Posts: n/a	Go to a sporting goods store they have baseball bat bags for 40 bucks. that's what i use and i can fit my triod wheels and two lightstands in the bag and other stuff http://beapro.com/products/search.asp?search=bag http://www.awesome-sports.com/equipment1.htm http://www.seattleseams.com/sasmstyl5.htm http://imall-usa.com/sportstore/baseballbags.htm http://www.allstarsportsbc.com/easton_bags.htm

November 1st, 2001, 09:57 PM	#14
pjssssss Posts: n/a	Being an ex tennis pro, I have found that my heavy duty equipment bags are the perfect size for tripods. I carry 2 tripods with heads several reel extension cords and a few misc. things in it. The only problem is that it gets heavy! ;-)

November 2nd, 2001, 08:16 AM	#15
ZoLO_axs Posts: n/a	Case in germany Hi! Im interested in the SEARS Case, but THERE AINT NO SEARS in germany... And Sears online does not sell Items outside US. Is there any other online store that sells that Case? Or does anyone know a way to get it (as cheap as possible) to germay??? Thx ZoLO