Storage case for a new XL1s at DVinfo.net

Virgoguy · May 18th, 2002, 05:53 PM

I know there is someone who can suggest a storage case I can get for under a $150.00 - pelican or something but I can't find a site! Please send links or ideas. I mean hey I just dropped a lot of change for a camera I need a break please. Thanks in advance.

Chris Hurd · May 18th, 2002, 08:59 PM

You dropped a lot of change on a camera and you really owe it to yourself to protect it properly. Storage cases should always be part of your budget when you make this kind of purchase. That said, just do a search here on the forums as awhile back we've had several threads on home-made storage solutions. And then you'll want to check out all of the options reviewed in the Storage and Transport section of the XL1 Watchdog articles menu, there are quite a few listed there. www.dvinfo.net/xl1.htm -- Articles. Hope this helps,

Brad Herbert · May 18th, 2002, 09:16 PM

I just acquired a XL1s last weekend. I also purchased a Pellican 1600 case to store it all in. Everything fits nicely, and the foam is real easy to tear out and customize.. you get around 8 inches of foam to protect your investment with. I picked up my case at Wolf Camera for $150... I consider it to be more than worth it. Waterproof and dustfree... I truly think I could back over the thing with a pickup and not have to worry about it.

-Brad

Bruce Moore · May 19th, 2002, 06:06 PM

Hello.

I use the Pelican 1620. $200.00 shipped
I got the 4 layer foam.
TOP
level 1____________________________________________
level 2____________________________________________
(pegboard glued to bottom of level #2 for supportand support L+R lift straps)
level 3____________________________________________
level 4____________________________________________
BOTTOM

levels 1+2 glued together, plus a L+R strap to lift it out of case to access level 3.

Levels 3+4 are glued together.

camera goes thru layers 1,2,3, (#4 =bottom for protection)

cut into level 3 -one space for manual lens, and another space for earphones and 14x's round lens lenshood(they fit in the same space)

Cut into level #1 are spaces for the following:
3 batteries and 1.6x extender, another for my wireless system w/lav, 5 mini-dv tapes
another for XL-1 lens shade
(also F&R lens caps, and a sweat bandana)

Plus cut thru 1,2,3, is hole for handheld mic (largest being in level #1 for mic head)
also
a hole thru 1 and 2 for a small flash light.
on level #1 bsides the XL-1 is a long horizontal area for shotgun mic.
Hope it helps. If you have any Q's send me an e-mail.

Bruce

Frank Granovski · May 19th, 2002, 09:17 PM

The Lowepro Vidcam 6 bag is well under $100 US, and quite good with a lifetime warranty. And you can always line it with more padding like 1" (soft) packaging foam. That's what I did..., works fine, looks fine, the price is right.

Ron Transco · May 20th, 2002, 03:48 PM

How about Canon's HC-3100 or Kata soft case?

Virgoguy · May 20th, 2002, 05:33 PM

I live in a rural area so I have opted to purchase online becase I have no real choice. I am ordering from www.usinternetsales.com the Pelican 1610 for 159.00 not including shipping. I feel that is reasonable. Of those who have purchased a pelican case could someone send a pic of there items layed out in there cases to djh3@insightbb.com I would appreciate it. I am very visual.
Thanks in advance.

Frank Granovski · May 20th, 2002, 05:50 PM

I don't have a pic for you but I can tell you that the case is very large, and you have to cut the foam inside yourself---to make the XL-1 fit (or any cam). This case is maximum protection, though, completely waterproof! As soon as I find the Pelican link, I'll post it up at www.DVFreak.com/links

You can also find similar cases, and cheaper, at an automotive/tools shop. (If you have one nearby.)

Ron Transco · May 20th, 2002, 06:23 PM

Is the removable foam or the movable padded partitions a better way to go (in Pelican cases)?

Bruce Moore · May 20th, 2002, 08:05 PM

RAY, Foam is my choice, its also replaceable

VIRGOGUY
READ MY RESPONSE, THIS TOPIC, MAY 20TH. IT'S ALL THERE BUT THE ACTUAL CASE!

May 18th, 2002, 09:16 PM	#3
Brad Herbert New Boot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 20	Case for yout XL1s I just acquired a XL1s last weekend. I also purchased a Pellican 1600 case to store it all in. Everything fits nicely, and the foam is real easy to tear out and customize.. you get around 8 inches of foam to protect your investment with. I picked up my case at Wolf Camera for $150... I consider it to be more than worth it. Waterproof and dustfree... I truly think I could back over the thing with a pickup and not have to worry about it. -Brad

May 20th, 2002, 03:48 PM	#6
Ron Transco Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 53	How about Canon's HC-3100 or Kata soft case? __________________ Ron

May 20th, 2002, 05:33 PM	#7
Virgoguy New Boot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Radcliff, Kentucky Posts: 10	Thanks to everyone for there replies. I live in a rural area so I have opted to purchase online becase I have no real choice. I am ordering from www.usinternetsales.com the Pelican 1610 for 159.00 not including shipping. I feel that is reasonable. Of those who have purchased a pelican case could someone send a pic of there items layed out in there cases to djh3@insightbb.com I would appreciate it. I am very visual. Thanks in advance.

May 20th, 2002, 06:23 PM	#9
Ron Transco Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 53	Is the removable foam or the movable padded partitions a better way to go (in Pelican cases)? __________________ Ron

May 20th, 2002, 08:05 PM	#10
Bruce Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57	RAY, Foam is my choice, its also replaceable VIRGOGUY READ MY RESPONSE, THIS TOPIC, MAY 20TH. IT'S ALL THERE BUT THE ACTUAL CASE! __________________ There are only three things that will kill you: Bad Luck, Stupidity, and Time.

May 18th, 2002, 05:53 PM	#1
Virgoguy New Boot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Radcliff, Kentucky Posts: 10	Storage case for a new XL1s I know there is someone who can suggest a storage case I can get for under a $150.00 - pelican or something but I can't find a site! Please send links or ideas. I mean hey I just dropped a lot of change for a camera I need a break please. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Virgoguy; May 18th, 2002 at 06:14 PM.

May 18th, 2002, 08:59 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	You dropped a lot of change on a camera and you really owe it to yourself to protect it properly. Storage cases should always be part of your budget when you make this kind of purchase. That said, just do a search here on the forums as awhile back we've had several threads on home-made storage solutions. And then you'll want to check out all of the options reviewed in the Storage and Transport section of the XL1 Watchdog articles menu, there are quite a few listed there. www.dvinfo.net/xl1.htm -- Articles. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 19th, 2002, 06:06 PM	#4
Bruce Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57	Hello. I use the Pelican 1620. $200.00 shipped I got the 4 layer foam. TOP level 1____________________________________________ level 2____________________________________________ (pegboard glued to bottom of level #2 for supportand support L+R lift straps) level 3____________________________________________ level 4____________________________________________ BOTTOM levels 1+2 glued together, plus a L+R strap to lift it out of case to access level 3. Levels 3+4 are glued together. camera goes thru layers 1,2,3, (#4 =bottom for protection) cut into level 3 -one space for manual lens, and another space for earphones and 14x's round lens lenshood(they fit in the same space) Cut into level #1 are spaces for the following: 3 batteries and 1.6x extender, another for my wireless system w/lav, 5 mini-dv tapes another for XL-1 lens shade (also F&R lens caps, and a sweat bandana) Plus cut thru 1,2,3, is hole for handheld mic (largest being in level #1 for mic head) also a hole thru 1 and 2 for a small flash light. on level #1 bsides the XL-1 is a long horizontal area for shotgun mic. Hope it helps. If you have any Q's send me an e-mail. Bruce __________________ There are only three things that will kill you: Bad Luck, Stupidity, and Time.

May 19th, 2002, 09:17 PM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The Lowepro Vidcam 6 bag is well under $100 US, and quite good with a lifetime warranty. And you can always line it with more padding like 1" (soft) packaging foam. That's what I did..., works fine, looks fine, the price is right.

May 20th, 2002, 05:50 PM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I don't have a pic for you but I can tell you that the case is very large, and you have to cut the foam inside yourself---to make the XL-1 fit (or any cam). This case is maximum protection, though, completely waterproof! As soon as I find the Pelican link, I'll post it up at www.DVFreak.com/links You can also find similar cases, and cheaper, at an automotive/tools shop. (If you have one nearby.)