Pelican 1600 / Best Way To Shape Inside

mdslammer

mdslammer

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Hi guys,

I'm about to customize the inside of my Pelican 1600 case to fit my DVX100A and accessories. I've read the manual but wanted to get some advice from those of you who have already "dialed in" yours. What's the best way to go about this?.

1. Do you lay you camera on it's side, mark the outline of the camera with toothpics as suggested, then remove the foam? Same thing for the accessories, then repeat this process for the second layer?

2. Does it matter if the camera is upside down when the case is closed and sitting upright?

3. Do you leave the rubber eye cup on the camera or remove it so the camera fits more snug?

Sorry for the newbie questions but I don't want to ruin the case.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.

Mark Dalzell / AudioScapes
Las Vegas, NV
 
I have a pelican 1550 and I lay the camera down in the middle with the hand strap facing up. When I was customizing it I marked it with toothpics then just pulled it out. It really isn't as hard as it looks and yes you do repeat the process for the second layer. I leave my rubber eye cup on and its smushed in there but it doesn't get ruined. I don't think it matters i the camera is unside down or not.

Theres a certain spray on glue they tell you to use for best results in the manual I forgot the name but i suggest you use it. When I pull my camera out all the foam comes with it and it gets really annoying. Actually you think you can tell me the name of the glue? i lost my manual.
 
No Cash,

Here's the answer to your question:

..."glue back with spray adhesive made for polyester foam (available at most art or office supplie stores).
Follow directions on the spray can. Brush off chalk residue with clothes brush or damp cloth. If using the latter, let foam dry completely befoe closing case."

A tip from Rush at EVS: Place your camera in a soft cloth, (a silk pillow case works great) to prevent the small pieces of foam getting into your camera.

I traced all the pieces with a black sharpie then used a zackto knife to shape it up. Came out really nice.

Thanks for your response.

Mark
 
mdslammer said:
No Cash,


A tip from Rush at EVS: Place your camera in a soft cloth, (a silk pillow case works great) to prevent the small pieces of foam getting into your camera.

Mark
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This is very true- the foam is nasty stuff. I tossed all the foam-lined cases I had for my still gear after a CLA of a few Hassie lenses. The foam breaks down after a short while, and the "dust" gets into all the moving parts. A video transport is even more vulnerable.

The velour/velcro padded inserts are much better. I like Tamrac and Lightware cases, especially the rollers.

fn
 
Here is my 1600 layout:

http://www.VeniceDigitalVideo.com/locationDVXkit.htm

Seems to be working great, but I may at some point replace the light with something else. Since battery does not fit, not sure I really need the light in there vs having a separate little kit for just the light, battery & charger. So far though, I just grab my battery belt (which is not fragile) and throw it in the car. I keep all the mic gadgets tucked under the mics.
 
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