Pelican 1510 Case with Foam (Black)

First thing's first - I got the desert tan 1510 with foam top and bottom. I went with the foam because I wanted a little more security for my Canon 7D and lenses. (I didn't want any movement) The case is brilliant - the desert tan looks great and it's easy to find among many camera cases when I'm on set. What's even better is the fact that it specifically meets the required dimensions for a carry on bag - no more worrying about the TSA getting a new camera! The roller wheels come in handy and have excellent bearings, The handles have rubber grips that feel good when carrying it. It's tough as nails and gets the job done. I was recently on a beach/dune music video shoot and We used our 1510 as a platform for our hi-hat (basically a tripod head that's flat on the bottom) in the water! No sand or water got in, and thats when I knew I made the right purchase. If you are torn between the padded pockets or the foam, don't worry too much - just think about what you are looking for and how much usable space you need. I'll add an update soon - as I am flying to Colorado and will test out it's carry-on ability. ***UPDATE (DEC 2015)*** It's been a couple years and this case is still amazing. It's held up on all kinds of location shoots and studio shoots. It's served as an emergency apple box as well as a temporary airport seat. This thing just won't break. Regarding the foam on the inside - pluck and peel is great but up until the point you have new equipment, basically get new foam or get the padded dividers if you change gear. Overall, one of the best purchases I've made. If you need any convincing, this is it.

Love this case. Makes carrying all of my equipment easy and keeps what I’m not using contained. It comes with three pieces of foam so if you mess up your cutouts you have two more to work with. A bit pricey, but with pelican cases you get what you pay for. The wheels and handle also makes this easy to move if I have extras with me at the ball park. I used this for another Amazon purchase. Three Mevo cameras and tripods. Would buy this again.

Great case. Worked exactly as I had expected. I purchased this case to transport a small collection of podcasting and live streaming gear to and from various tech conferences. I had no problems getting all of my gear into the case. Two layers of foam allowed me to get even more gear into the case than I had expected. The hinges and latches are very stiff - which I like. If I somehow manage to forget to latch (and use a padlock on the reinforced locking ports), then I doubt that the case would open on its own. I also like that I can order additional foam inserts for different configurations of gear. As far as travel, it's utilitarian, and tough. The wheels are protected, so they don't get beat up. The telescoping handle is much sturdier than other carry-ons - it's a sheet of plastic that slides along the bottom and is held in place by a simple plastic tab. That makes it a little heavier, but I bought this for protection, not weight. It rolls very well, and I never had any issues pulling it along through airports. It fits perfectly in the overhead bin - I'd argue that it fits better than most bags, since it's a hard shell and doesn't have any zippers or bulging pouches to get caught on the bin door or another case. If I travel without my gear, I would likely use this as my carry-on. I would absolutely recommend this for other travelers with gear they need to protect.

This thing is a tank! An airline, (cough) Alaska (cough), took their best shot at breaking it, including a decent size melted spot, but it survived. Love that it is carry on size. With the foam removed it holds a surprising amount of clothes and travel necessities. Buy once, cry once!

First off, I should mention that I bought this case specifically for photography gear. I'm a wedding/event photographer and need to transport my gear to/from locations and wanted something a bit more durable and easier to work out of. My goal was to be able to put my more expensive primary items in this case, while still using my backpack for outdoor (mobile) shooting. When I first unboxed the case, I thought I was going to have to buy a larger one. I was pleasantly surprised with how much gear I was able to fit after spending a morning carefully breaking away the pre-cut cube foam. Keep this in mind. You will need to sit yourself down for several hours carefully shaping the foam. I found it quite enjoyable despite the fact that I watched Manchester United lose (again) while doing this. Just take your time and try to leave about 2 layers of foam between the heavier items. FYI: Inspect the foam grid before you start breaking out the pieces you don't need! There is a seam that runs along the middle in the horizontal and vertical directions that is slightly wider than the pre-cut squares. It's hard to explain, but you'll notice it if you just take one close look. I would suggest you try to leave these 2 seams untouched as they will give the foam a tiny bit more rigidity. For reference, here's the gear that I'm storing in this case: - Canon 1D-series body (w/ eyepiece extender and an Arca Swiss plate plus CustomSLR C-loop on bottom) - Canon 6D body (w/ eyepiece extender and CustomSLR C-loop on bottom) - 24-70mm 2.8L lens w/ hood attached - 135mm 2.0L lens w/ hood attached - 16-35mm f/2.8L *without the hood* or 35mm f/1.4L lens - 3 Canon Speedlites (more on this below)*** - Some slots plucked out for smaller items (16 AA batteries, extra 1D battery, extra 6D battery, 6D charger, 3 Speedlite shoes, 8 card SD card holder. I work out of this case when I'm on location. If I'm going to go mobile, I'll pick out what I need and throw it in my backpack. ***Note retarding Speedlites: I have 600EX's. This case is about 1/4" too shallow to place them vertically. If you could, there would be even more space for gear. I have 2 of the flashes laying on top of each other and the 3rd is placed in a slot where the head is tilted in the 90-degree position. If you have 580EX (or something other) check the length. If they are at least 1/4 inch shorter when the head is pointed directly up, this case will hold a bit more gear. After thinking about the purchase of this specific case a bit more, I will likely buy a second identical one so I have a place for the rest of my photography related gear (brackets, extra card holders, 70-200 f2.8L IS lens, 1D series body charger (which is big), AA chargers, etc.) I'm not going to question the durability of any Pelican case. I have 2 others that I've been using for many years and they are as close to indestructible as you can get. It's a very safe purchase that will last a very long time. Keep in mind that these cases hold their value should you decide to sell it a year or 3 down the road. I'll snap a photo of my layout and upload it here ASAP.

Good quality

I work as an internationally travelling archaeologist, and I ordered this case to use as my primary checked luggage on flights. Initially I removed the foam inserts and just used the empty case as a trunk of sorts, but I have since separately ordered the inserts for the LOC "Laptop Overnight Carry" package of 1510 cases. (Ordering the case and inserts separately even saved me a few dollars.) I put all my breakables and no-fly items like my laptop, tools and field knife, along with most clothing in this case, and carry a few changes of clothes/winter wear in a smaller duffle that I use as my carry-on. This way I can be assured my checked items will arrive in one piece, and if the checked bag gets misplaced I still have my bare minimums to get by in a separate bag. This size is perfect for use as a carry-on itself, but on some international flights they will ask you to check it regardless. This case is built like a tank, and I have absolutely no qualms about having my luggage strapped to the top of a tuk-tuk during monsoon or kicked into the back of an open-bed utility truck. A typical packing list that I can fit consists of my laptop, hard drive, and accompanying cables and accessories, two pairs of Carhartt double front dungaree pants for the field, five field shirts, five pairs of hiking socks, enough boxers to see me through the trip, plus a small toiletry kit. This will work great for a one week trip, for longer adventures I pack the additional duffle. I could have purchased a larger pelican style, but my original intent was to spread the load and diversify my luggage options. This case weighs in at approx. 11 pounds, so I really have to work hard at packing it with enough stuff to put it over the 50lb excess baggage wight limit. If I manage to ever break anything on this case, Pelican has phenomenal customer support, and will usually replace most anything for free. I used quite a few luggage options before I chose to take the plunge and invest in this case, and boy do I wish I had just invested in perfection right from the start! This is a case for someone who does some serious travelling and needs luggage that can keep up with their rugged lifestyle.

I bought this case on craigslist new. It's a fantastic case, but just a couple of thoughts and tips I wish I had. 1) The wheels at the bottom protrude into the bottom layer of pick n pluck. So anything that requires two layers, I recommend putting toward the top handle end. I wish I would have put my flash at the bottom, since it only requires the top layer in depth. So my lens bottom cap rubs slightly on the plastic, I don't think it's an issue, but definitely not preferential. I put a thin layer of cut foam between the lens and the wheel. 2) Place all of your equipment on top of the foam before cutting where you want it, take your time and plan this out. Think about what items you might need in the future and plan space accordingly. 3) Use toothpicks and stick them around the equipment on top of the foam. It's in a grid, so line up the lines using that. 4) Then use a sharp knife to cut along the precut lines to each toothpick ([...]) 5) Always make holes smaller than needed and slowly remove accordingly after. 6) Then carefully reach down through the first layer to pull apart the second layer. 7) It's three layers.Two layers of pick n pluck, and one layer that's just added cushion at the bottom. 8) try leave two square layers between each item, I cut it a little close with one layer, due to trying to be ambitious getting everything in this case. It seems a bit flimsy. I'm going to try to use glue to keep it from tearing. Try to avoid that if you can. 9) If you make a mistake, it's not the end of the world, you can get replacement foam ([...]) 10) Take a few hours to do this, it took me maybe an hour and a half to get it how I like. It was actually kind of fun and very rewarding at the end. 11) Never flew with this, but apparently it's the maximum airplane carry on size. 12) It has two locking points on both sides of the handle. 13) It's a little heavy to carry around, but it rolls smoothly. Not as heavy as I expected it to be with my setup. 14) Don't make it flashy with stickers. I plan to keep it nice and black to keep it from standing out too much. If it wasn't for the wheel protruding, it would definitely be five stars. I love the case. It's a good idea for anyone with several lenses that travel or do events. I plan on bringing my photo backpack (Lowepro 22L Hatchback Backpack) and leaving the case in the car, swapping out lenses when needed.

Case is very well constructed and built to last. The foam was easy to configure but in retrospect, it might have been wiser to have gotten the padded dividers so reconfiguration is possible. It's possible to retrofit with dividers so nothing lost in getting this. Camera and lenses now have a safe and secure place.

Finally got my Pelican case and it is awesome for my work tools. Very handy and easy to carry and it meets airport and airline dimensions for both hand carry and checked-in size. I am sure this will last for years of travel and rugged use.

Excelente producto para protección de armas

Lo utilizo para equipo de fotografía y cabe todo lo necesario, las ruedas aguantan muchísimo, los baleros los mojé con agua de mar y no se oxidaron, sumergí el case en un río con el equipo dentro y nada pasó, la mejor forma de proteger tu equipo.

出張移動に工具を入れて使用しています。 持ち運びのサイズ感は気にいってます。 中身は工夫次第ですね。 カスタムして自分好みにしたいです。 重いですが伸縮ハンドルも 思っていたより反りが無いので 良かったです。 但しAirを持たせて貰った時は 衝撃的な軽さでした。