Help me choose a Pelican case!

Headshotzx · 15th June 2009

Hi guys! I'm tempted to purchase a pelican case for my on location shooting, ie I set the case down somewhere safe at an event, locked tight to a pole or something, and shoot with a thinktank belt with modular system.

I want a "bring everything I own, plus more" kind of thing. The gear I own is a gripped 400D, 17-40L, 50 1.4, 70-200, 580exii, lightstands, lighting gear & monopod. I'm going to get a 1 series camera (1D2N) by the end of the year. I also put in the 400mm because I'm going to get that (hopefully by next year). I regularly borrow my friend's 11-16mm.

What I want is to lay the long lenses flat, which probably will take up around 2 to 3 normal lens slots. That way, I can have a case that isn't deep. It has to be compact, roughly the size of a Think Tank streetwalker or slightly longer. It doesn't need to be carry-on size, because I don't travel often, and when I do, I won't ever bring all that gear (unless I go on safari of course

but that's another matter).

Since I have a TTP streetwalker HD, I am able to carry probably everything I need (sans lighting gear), but it hurts my back. Plus I'm still a student - don't wanna stop my growth ^^

In the image above, you can see what I need to place inside. I would like padded dividers. I don't know how I can store their stuff, so I'm appealing to anyone who has experience with pelican to draw in that blank space how you would pack.

And also - what are my options if I will want to bring a 13" macbook along? I don't want to purchase their LOC option which will cost another US$50...

I've read many reviews on the forum on the 1510/1514 and the 1610/1614 and they look good. But I'm not sure if they will be able to house the tripod I'm going to purchase, which is a 190XPROB (57cm). So now there are two variables that I can change. I get a case to accomodate the tripod, or a tripod to accomodate the case, most probably it'll be me getting a smaller travel style tripod. For my monopod and lightstands, they are 51cm and 53cm respectively.

So, what say you?

catchlights · 15th June 2009

you can consider a luggage cart and a wire mesh like "PacSafe 55 Security Web" for the time being.

cutecdo · 17th June 2009

Pelican 1690 ?

TMC · 21st June 2009

pelican 1514 : this should be the one with the dividers.

cutecdo · 21st June 2009

Originally Posted by TMC

pelican 1514 : this should be the one with the dividers.

Yup 1690 have no padded dividers but there is no 1514 in pelican's line up.

A pelican 1650 would suffice according to the dimensions TS gave. The 1650 have the padded dividers as options.

cutecdo · 21st June 2009

A reminder that for cases with wheels and dividers, only pelican 1510 meets the requirement for carry on flights. HTH

Headshotzx · 22nd June 2009

Originally Posted by cutecdo

Yup 1690 have no padded dividers but there is no 1514 in pelican's line up.

A pelican 1650 would suffice according to the dimensions TS gave. The 1650 have the padded dividers as options.

Er, the 1514 is the variant / option for padded dividers for camera gear. It's on their website (:

Thanks for everyone's contributions to the thread. How much does a 1510 / 1514 cost here in Singapore? John3:16 sells them right? The 1510's probably the right choice for me.

Here's a plan that I drew up. Seems about right, in line with a setup shown below (from www.cambags.com)

cutecdo · 22nd June 2009

Originally Posted by Headshotzx

Er, the 1514 is the variant / option for padded dividers for camera gear. It's on their website (:

Thanks for everyone's contributions to the thread. How much does a 1510 / 1514 cost here in Singapore? John3:16 sells them right? The 1510's probably the right choice for me.

Oops.. sorry to TMC and TS. My mistake, wasn't thinking straight! I dun have the pricelist with me now, give some time to get back to you on the price.

kel77 · 22nd June 2009

I'll be interested to know the pricing as well.

Headshotzx · 22nd June 2009

Originally Posted by cutecdo

Oops.. sorry to TMC and TS. My mistake, wasn't thinking straight! I dun have the pricelist with me now, give some time to get back to you on the price.

Originally Posted by kel77

I'll be interested to know the pricing as well.

I saw someone selling the 1510 or 1514 in the Buy and Sell forum for S$250...

cutecdo · 22nd June 2009

Originally Posted by Headshotzx

I saw someone selling the 1510 or 1514 in the Buy and Sell forum for S$250...

$250 w/padded dividers can buy... Cuz brand new is not cheap!

cutecdo · 22nd June 2009

Originally Posted by kel77

I'll be interested to know the pricing as well.

Bro, i'll sms you by this week

kel77 · 22nd June 2009

Headshotzx..sorry to hijack yr thread

Hmm...I'm actually looking for a bigger one than the 1510/1514
Looking to dump the Jinbei RD600 and 1 flash head in as well...

Originally Posted by cutecdo

Bro, i'll sms you by this week

Thanks!

Headshotzx · 22nd June 2009

Originally Posted by cutecdo

$250 w/padded dividers can buy... Cuz brand new is not cheap!

Yeah, just that I'm a student without money (:

antacid · 22nd June 2009

i've got a 1510. you're welcome to try it for size if you can drop by my place. drop me a PM if you're interested.

i got it for US$100.
((=

Headshotzx · 22nd June 2009

Originally Posted by antacid

i've got a 1510. you're welcome to try it for size if you can drop by my place. drop me a PM if you're interested.

i got it for US$100.
((=

Eh? Used? That's mighty cheap - its going for US$150 on amazon now.

Headshotzx · 24th June 2009

Update! I emailed John3:16 photo supplies and they replied. They quoted me for the 1510 + foam when I asked for 1510 + padded dividers (1514), so I'm not sure if the price is similar. I emailed them back asking for 1514 variant.

Quote:

Hi Zexun,

Thanks for your email.

Price for the Pelican case 1510 is S$395.00, it comes with foam inside already.

Minimalis · 25th June 2009

Originally Posted by Headshotzx

Update! I emailed John3:16 photo supplies and they replied. They quoted me for the 1510 + foam when I asked for 1510 + padded dividers (1514), so I'm not sure if the price is similar. I emailed them back asking for 1514 variant.

I suggest you call or go down to the pelican distributor instead, they have all sorts of Pelican cases including the 1510, padded divider and accessories for you to choose from. If I am not wrong, if you buy the dividers seperately it'll cost you another $190 or so. I've got the 1510 with dividers

Marvid Intl.
67 Ubi Crescent #01-06
techniques Centre
Tel: 68426332
Look for Daniel..

Hope that helps.

15th June 2009	#1
Headshotzx Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Punggol Posts: 3,987	Help me choose a Pelican case! Hi guys! I'm tempted to purchase a pelican case for my on location shooting, ie I set the case down somewhere safe at an event, locked tight to a pole or something, and shoot with a thinktank belt with modular system. I want a "bring everything I own, plus more" kind of thing. The gear I own is a gripped 400D, 17-40L, 50 1.4, 70-200, 580exii, lightstands, lighting gear & monopod. I'm going to get a 1 series camera (1D2N) by the end of the year. I also put in the 400mm because I'm going to get that (hopefully by next year). I regularly borrow my friend's 11-16mm. What I want is to lay the long lenses flat, which probably will take up around 2 to 3 normal lens slots. That way, I can have a case that isn't deep. It has to be compact, roughly the size of a Think Tank streetwalker or slightly longer. It doesn't need to be carry-on size, because I don't travel often, and when I do, I won't ever bring all that gear (unless I go on safari of course but that's another matter). Since I have a TTP streetwalker HD, I am able to carry probably everything I need (sans lighting gear), but it hurts my back. Plus I'm still a student - don't wanna stop my growth ^^ In the image above, you can see what I need to place inside. I would like padded dividers. I don't know how I can store their stuff, so I'm appealing to anyone who has experience with pelican to draw in that blank space how you would pack. And also - what are my options if I will want to bring a 13" macbook along? I don't want to purchase their LOC option which will cost another US$50... I've read many reviews on the forum on the 1510/1514 and the 1610/1614 and they look good. But I'm not sure if they will be able to house the tripod I'm going to purchase, which is a 190XPROB (57cm). So now there are two variables that I can change. I get a case to accomodate the tripod, or a tripod to accomodate the case, most probably it'll be me getting a smaller travel style tripod. For my monopod and lightstands, they are 51cm and 53cm respectively. So, what say you? __________________ Our pictures are our footprints. It’s the best way to tell people we were here - JoeMcnally \| Flickr

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