Best Pelican Cases for Photographers
All photographers want a good camera case that’s perfect for protection and travel whether that be by plane or by car. Whether you own a Canon, Nikon, Go Pro or you are simply looking for a case to store your camera accessories; Production Case Company should have a Pelican case to suit your needs. When selecting a case for your camera gear there are many factors to consider. Some of the main considerations are:
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Size |
It is important to make sure that the case you choose will fit all the items that will be going in the case. |
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Travel |
Is the case Carry-On compliant? |
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Organization |
Which foam or divider options are available? |
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Mobility |
Does the case have retractable handles and smooth-rolling wheels? |
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Security |
All the following cases are waterproof (IP67), dustproof, and feature padlock holes for security. |
A few of our favourite cases for photographers are:
With interior dimensions of 21.51” x 16.54” x 7.99”, the Pelican 1600 is the perfect case to store your camera and accessories. Available with no foam, pluck foam, a custom CNC foam insert from Production Case Company, a padded divider kit or a TrekPak divider kit, this case has many different options to suit your needs.
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Interior Dimensions (inches) |
21.51" x 16.54" x 7.99" |
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Exterior Dimensions (inches) |
24.39" x 19.36" x 8.79" |
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Lid Depth |
1.75" |
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Bottom Depth |
6.12" |
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Weight empty (weight with foam) |
13lbs (14.11lbs) |
With exterior dimensions of 31.59” x 20.47” x 12.45” and a weight of 24lbs when the case is empty, the Pelican 1650 case is more suited to someone who is looking for a larger case to store their equipment. Also available as no foam, pluck foam, with a custom CNC foam insert designed by Production Case Company, with a padded divider or with a TrePak divider, the Pelican 1650 is perfect for anyone who is looking to carry larger kits or multiple smaller kits in the same case.
Also available for the Pelican 1650 case is the Pelican 1659 Lid Organizer that fits the Pelican 1650 case. The Pelican 1659 Lid organizer provides a multitude of pockets with nylon zippers, and it can be installed to the case with the included mounting screws. The lid organizer is great for storing smaller items such as pens, mini cameras, SD cards, cords, etc.
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Interior Dimensions (inches) |
28.57" x 17.52" x 10.65" |
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Exterior Dimensions (inches) |
31.59" x 20.47" x 12.45" |
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Lid Depth |
1.81" |
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Bottom Depth |
8.84" |
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Weight empty (weight with foam) |
24lbs (28lbs) |
Similar in length and width to the Pelican 1600 Protector Case, the Pelican 1610 Protector Case has roughly 3” extra when it comes to the depth of the case. Available as the Pelican 1610M Protector Mobility Case, this case is optimized for travel. Equipped with 4” diameter x 1.5” wide polyurethane wheels and stainless-steel bearings this case is designed for better handling over rough terrain.
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Interior Dimensions (inches) |
21.78" x 16.69" x 10.62" |
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Exterior Dimensions (inches) |
24.83" x 19.69" x 11.88" |
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Lid Depth |
2.05" |
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Bottom Depth |
8.57" |
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Weight empty (weight with foam) |
19.5lbs (22.30lbs) |
Carry-On Camera Cases
As we have discussed in previous blog posts. A huge benefit of the Pelican 1535 Air Case and the Pelican 1510 Protector case is that they are designed specifically to fit airline carry-on restrictions. This allows you to always keep your valuable camera and camera equipment as close to you as possible. Being a carry-on case as well as having two wheels and a retractable pull handle, these cases are perfect for anyone who is needing to bring their equipment with them while they travel by air.
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Interior Dimensions (inches) |
20.39" x 11.20" x 7.21" |
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Exterior Dimensions (inches) |
21.96" x 13.97" x 8.98" |
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Lid Depth |
2.00" |
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Bottom Depth |
5.21" |
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Weight empty (weight with foam) |
8.69lbs (9.98lbs) |
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Interior Dimensions (inches) |
19.75" x 11.00" x 7.6" |
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Exterior Dimensions (inches) |
22.00" x 13.81" x 9.00" |
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Lid Depth |
1.79" |
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Bottom Depth |
5.79" |
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Weight empty (weight with foam) |
11.99lbs (13.60lbs) |
While these cases are excellent solutions for photographers looking to protect their equipment, here at Production Case we carry a very large selection of cases. Click here to view other cases that are great for the photography industry!
