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Bob Prichard · February 19th, 2011, 09:46 AM

I am looking for an online case finder where I can enter in the dimensions of my camera with mike and lav attached and find cases that will fit it.

With the shotgun, windscreen and lav receiver mount attached, my XF305 measures 24" long, 11" wide and 12" high.

Is there someplace where I can enter these numbers and find cases of this size?

I am looking for a shoulder bag for around town travel and storage. For airline travel I will knock the camera down so it fits in a carry on.

Wayne Reimer · February 19th, 2011, 03:57 PM

I haven't done business with them, but Strut cases who advertise here look like they have a nice product and have dimension "fits" on their website

Allan Black · February 19th, 2011, 05:10 PM

imo you need a case with pick n' pluck foam to protect the gear and the space between the items needs to be large enough to do that. I'd lay all the gear out on a table with that in mind then measure around the outside of that layout .. then look for a case. Pelican Products | Product Finder

Lay the heaviest items (camera) near the case hinge, so when it stands up the weight is at the bottom. Study the PnP slicing technique and take your time. Pick 'N' Pluck foam - cutting tips

I've got a Pelican 1510, advertised as carry-on but when I load it up, it's too heavy for most carriers, also it's not temperature proof so don't leave it in a hot trunk for a few hours .. apart from that it's great. HTH

Cheers.

Gary Nattrass · February 20th, 2011, 06:00 AM

My friend and top sound recordist has just set up a company in the UK that may be of help to you: www.bestcaseuk.co.uk

February 19th, 2011, 09:46 AM	#1
Bob Prichard Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tiburon CA Posts: 123	Online Case Finder? I am looking for an online case finder where I can enter in the dimensions of my camera with mike and lav attached and find cases that will fit it. With the shotgun, windscreen and lav receiver mount attached, my XF305 measures 24" long, 11" wide and 12" high. Is there someplace where I can enter these numbers and find cases of this size? I am looking for a shoulder bag for around town travel and storage. For airline travel I will knock the camera down so it fits in a carry on.

February 19th, 2011, 05:10 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,929	imo you need a case with pick n' pluck foam to protect the gear and the space between the items needs to be large enough to do that. I'd lay all the gear out on a table with that in mind then measure around the outside of that layout .. then look for a case. Pelican Products \| Product Finder Lay the heaviest items (camera) near the case hinge, so when it stands up the weight is at the bottom. Study the PnP slicing technique and take your time. Pick 'N' Pluck foam - cutting tips I've got a Pelican 1510, advertised as carry-on but when I load it up, it's too heavy for most carriers, also it's not temperature proof so don't leave it in a hot trunk for a few hours .. apart from that it's great. HTH Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

February 20th, 2011, 06:00 AM	#4
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	My friend and top sound recordist has just set up a company in the UK that may be of help to you: www.bestcaseuk.co.uk __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

February 19th, 2011, 03:57 PM	#2
Wayne Reimer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 255	I haven't done business with them, but Strut cases who advertise here look like they have a nice product and have dimension "fits" on their website