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Review on πŸ“· Pelican 1500 Camera Case With Customizable Foam Inserts - Desert Tan by Mike Groover

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great sturdy bag perfect for placing your camera!

I bought this bag to hold a Nikon River Rafting Camera. There is virtually no other way to protect your raft gear than with this case, and it's the only way I would ever trust so much gear in one box. Here's what I was able to fit in this case with the appropriate padding: (See image uploaded by my client) - Nikon D7100 lens with 35mm 1.8 lens with lens hood - Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 lens with Lens hood - Tamron 70 lens - 200mm 2.8 with lens hood - Nikon SB-910 Speedlight - Remote flash transmitter/receiver - Flash diffusers - Battery charger. In this case, all this equipment was placed on various rafts for more than 21 days and constantly fell under water without leaks on class III-IV rivers. about two feet of water for about 10 seconds as we passed a very large sill. Since the suitcase was tied with straps, it was completely submerged in the water until the boat was empty. When I opened the case, I only saw a wisp of water entering the case through the seal on one side, but didn't get anywhere near my gear and everything else stayed dry. I haven't tied the case to the ground since then, but I would trust it to keep my gear dry even if I did. Worry about handling it very carefully. Definitely recommended if you are a serious photographer or need a serious case for serious medical conditions.

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  • Best in Niche
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