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Max Kaiser · July 24th, 2006, 03:24 PM

Just a quick question about a case for the XDCAM. I know Sony has one, but I really like my Pelican case for my FX1. What are people out there using? Also, does one normally case the camera with the lens attached, or detached?

Thanks!
Max

Morton Molyneux · July 30th, 2006, 10:52 PM

If I were shipping the camera a hard case would be the one. Since I most work out of my van I prefer the PortaBrace Quick-draw case. I've used it for 6 years with DSR500 and now using it with F350.

cheers

Morton

Greg Boston · July 31st, 2006, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Kaiser

Just a quick question about a case for the XDCAM. I know Sony has one, but I really like my Pelican case for my FX1. What are people out there using? Also, does one normally case the camera with the lens attached, or detached?

Thanks!
Max

I bought mine second hand and it was shipped to me overnight air in a Pelican 1650 case. The camera will fit in there with lens and vf attached. There is enough room left over to store additional discs, battery, filters, & wireless mic.

-gb-

Alister Chapman · July 31st, 2006, 11:00 AM

Portabrace bag for me. I never ship the camera anywhere, it travels with me always. Had airlines loose too many bags, or had them arrive the day after the shoot so I use a portabrace bag and always have a few discs and a battery with the camera.

Max Kaiser · August 1st, 2006, 01:32 PM

Thanks all! I went with the Pelican 1650. I'm short, and like to stand on those babies!

Thanks,
Max

July 24th, 2006, 03:24 PM	#1
Max Kaiser Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 66	Making a Case Just a quick question about a case for the XDCAM. I know Sony has one, but I really like my Pelican case for my FX1. What are people out there using? Also, does one normally case the camera with the lens attached, or detached? Thanks! Max __________________ ---------------- Max Kaiser Director, Hand Crank Films http://www.handcrankfilms.com

July 31st, 2006, 11:00 AM	#4
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Portabrace bag for me. I never ship the camera anywhere, it travels with me always. Had airlines loose too many bags, or had them arrive the day after the shoot so I use a portabrace bag and always have a few discs and a battery with the camera. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

August 1st, 2006, 01:32 PM	#5
Max Kaiser Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 66	Thanks all! I went with the Pelican 1650. I'm short, and like to stand on those babies! Thanks, Max __________________ ---------------- Max Kaiser Director, Hand Crank Films http://www.handcrankfilms.com

July 30th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#2
Morton Molyneux Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Posts: 98	If I were shipping the camera a hard case would be the one. Since I most work out of my van I prefer the PortaBrace Quick-draw case. I've used it for 6 years with DSR500 and now using it with F350. cheers Morton