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Okay, I've run out or room for all my camera gear and its accessories.
I'm heading out on a shoot tomorrow and I haven't realized that I have this much stuff. Most of it are small accessories.

So, I started my search for a new camera case. One that Id like to get sometime shortly. Not in a rush, but it would be convenient for any upcoming shoots.

I really like the CineBags CB-40 High Roller bag.
It has straps and handles so I can hold the bag in my hands and it also has wheels with a handle. Which is what I want for sure.
It is not a solid case, but made from durable fabric.

The other option I had was the Pelican Storm cases.
Get the largest Storm case suitable for checked in luggage (iM2500) and have the case fitted with the TrekPak dividers.

With 6 lenses, and possibly one or two more to come, I'm thinking a separate smaller case for them.
Unless if all my lenses and camera gear can fit on one case.


Which case would be better?
I know a lot of people have the pelican cases. Why that over the durable fabric ones?
 
A couple years ago, I gave up on trying to fit all my camera gear into one case. So now I have one large case for camera, lenses, mattebox, batteries and charger; the essentials. I use a Pelican hard case (which I believe protects delicate equipment better that a soft case) with dividers. I've found that the pluck-foam wears out to quickly. Then a second Pelican for camera accessories that I sometimes use (external recorder, external monitor, batteries and cables). And a third case for all audio equipment, except the boom which I pack with the light stands. But I won't bore you with descriptions of bags/cases for lighting and grip.

BTW, I had never heard of TrekPak dividers. I looked at their website, and they look like tent stakes. What's up with that?:huh:
 
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It has been my experience that putting everything into a single case makes for a heavy single case. I prefer to use multiple cases, for each camera, and for lens sets. I'm also not restricted by airline carry on requirements as I do not fly with my gear. If it needs to be transported, I put it in my van and drive to the location.
 

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These are what the TrekPak dividers look like. You can reconfigure your case as things change without having to get different foam.
 

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David W. Jones said:
It has been my experience that putting everything into a single case makes for a heavy single case. I prefer to use multiple cases, for each camera, and for lens sets. I'm also not restricted by airline carry on requirements as I do not fly with my gear. If it needs to be transported, I put it in my van and drive to the location.
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As much as I usually like to play 'what's in the box?', in this case I'm more interested in 'what's under the blue sheet?'!
 
David W. Jones:
What size case is the open one?

Do you have the im2500?
If you do, could you post a picture of the inside? Id like to see how much can fit. Theres not much on the web.
 
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