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Waterproof case? - 04-25-2009, 12:53 PM


Anyone know where to find a waterproof case?
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04-25-2009, 01:09 PM


Something like this, perhaps?

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07-01-2009, 08:30 PM


Hard to beat a Pelican Case. Lots of sizes and configurations to choose from. I think they have a "you break it, we'll replace it guarantee.
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07-01-2009, 08:46 PM


there has been some discussion about the pelican on here. I believe they don't stand behind them if they are submerged...I could be wrong. I would do a search.

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07-02-2009, 06:33 PM


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next thing you know Stovall will be telling us that Pelican is French !!!
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next thing you know Stovall will be telling us that Pelican is French !!!
Or that they only work with obscure lenses and film bodies.

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07-03-2009, 01:57 PM


Houston Camera Co-op has an assortment of Pelican cases in stock.

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07-03-2009, 03:04 PM


waterproof as in underwater or just safe during a storm?
i've gone skiing (and fallen) multiple times carrying this bag [http://stores.channeladvisor.com/sel...Q_xDAodqgvhAA] and my camera always stays safe - i love it!
you can probably carry max. 3 medium lens in it, which is all i need so thats great.
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waterproof as in underwater or just safe during a storm?
i've gone skiing (and fallen) multiple times carrying this bag [http://stores.channeladvisor.com/sellnsend/items/item.aspx?itemid=154040&gclid=CLrVgZicupsCFQ_xDAod qgvhAA] and my camera always stays safe - i love it!
you can probably carry max. 3 medium lens in it, which is all i need so thats great.
Watch the video above. Safe underwater for extended periods of time....

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07-03-2009, 07:13 PM


My company trusts Pelican cases to transport delicate instruments more expensive than Stovall's stuff in the back of pickup trucks, on offshore supply boats, etc. They work.

What doesn't work is the cheesy pluck apart foam. The photo dividers are much better.

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07-31-2009, 12:30 PM


pelican is the way to go
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07-31-2009, 01:43 PM


Best buy has some cheaper ones Dont know if I would trust em though.
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07-31-2009, 01:49 PM


Let's put it this way:

Halliburton, the inventor of what is now called the Zero or Zero-Halliburton metal case, uses a lot of Pelican cases. There are various grades of them, each with varying degrees of durability and water-tightness. And varying degrees of $$.

Do notice in the video they use smaller cases. Larger cases are much more difficult to seal.

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08-06-2009, 06:12 PM


I've used Otterbox for my cell phone and iPod. They also make larger cases that claim to be waterproof, crush-proof and float. Their reputation isn't as battle-tested as some of the others, though.

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