Recommend good hard case for equip at DVinfo.net

Jeff Hinson · November 28th, 2011, 05:56 AM

I need a "hard case" to large enough to hold two camcorders (XHA1 and VG-20) plus NEX 5N and accessories to include lenses,batteries etc.

Plastic or metal. Im looking for a good price and good protection for equipment.

Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jeff

Scott Caplan · November 29th, 2011, 03:45 PM

Pelican 1620. Plastic.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/568014-REG/Pelican_1620_020_130_1620_Case_with_Foam.html
You can get it in black for $15 more. This case is huge. Should easily hold both cameras and accessories.

Les Wilson · November 29th, 2011, 07:42 PM

Good price and good protection rarely go together. Pelican cases are great and reasonably priced, I think they are still made in the USA and they hold their value. Check eBay and maybe you can save some green on a quality piece that will protect your stuff. In addition to Pelican cases, I have some SKB shells that I made custom interiors for using foam from a camping bedroll and rubber cement. But that was for tripods, stands, and lights not cameras. YMMV

Jeff Hinson · November 30th, 2011, 01:16 AM

Thanks guys....!
Looks like just what I need.
Jeff

Les Wilson · December 3rd, 2011, 08:27 AM

In case you didn't see this from a DVinfo member:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/private-...1560-case.html

Jim Michael · December 3rd, 2011, 09:35 AM

Porta-Brace makes some hard cases that are a bit lighter than Pelican.

November 28th, 2011, 05:56 AM	#1
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Recommend good hard case for equip I need a "hard case" to large enough to hold two camcorders (XHA1 and VG-20) plus NEX 5N and accessories to include lenses,batteries etc. Plastic or metal. Im looking for a good price and good protection for equipment. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jeff

November 29th, 2011, 03:45 PM	#2
Scott Caplan Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas City (NJ/NYC transplant) Posts: 81	Re: Recommend good hard case for equip Pelican 1620. Plastic. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/568014-REG/Pelican_1620_020_130_1620_Case_with_Foam.html You can get it in black for $15 more. This case is huge. Should easily hold both cameras and accessories.

November 29th, 2011, 07:42 PM	#3
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Recommend good hard case for equip Good price and good protection rarely go together. Pelican cases are great and reasonably priced, I think they are still made in the USA and they hold their value. Check eBay and maybe you can save some green on a quality piece that will protect your stuff. In addition to Pelican cases, I have some SKB shells that I made custom interiors for using foam from a camping bedroll and rubber cement. But that was for tripods, stands, and lights not cameras. YMMV

November 30th, 2011, 01:16 AM	#4
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Re: Recommend good hard case for equip Thanks guys....! Looks like just what I need. Jeff

December 3rd, 2011, 08:27 AM	#5
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Recommend good hard case for equip In case you didn't see this from a DVinfo member: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/private-...1560-case.html

December 3rd, 2011, 09:35 AM	#6
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	Re: Recommend good hard case for equip Porta-Brace makes some hard cases that are a bit lighter than Pelican.