Canon HC-4100 Lockable Hard Case for GL1/GL2

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 13.7 x 8.3 inches ; 7.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006IZD3
• Item model number: 8031A001AA
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 15, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Case holds the GL2 with a lens hood and a battery pack attached. There is also enough room to store additional battery packs, MiniDV cassettes and the WD-58H wide-converter, etc.

Models:
GL2, GL1

Product Description

Case holds the GL2 with a lens hood and a battery pack attached. There is also enough room to store additional battery packs, MiniDV cassettes and the WD-58H wide-converter, etc.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but fatally flawed., June 9, 2003

By 

Lorenzo F. Gonzalez "Outdoors Adrenaline Geek" (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon HC-4100 Lockable Hard Case for GL1/GL2 (Electronics)

This case is sexy and very professional-looking. It is obviously rugged and well-constructed. But just a few minutes ago, the shoulder strap slipped through the hitch system, and the case (and expensive camera therein) slammed onto the pavement.

When I first got this case, I had noticed the ridiculous attachment of the strap (relies on friction, expecting slippery nylon webbing to grip to itself... stupid) and wondered if I should do something about it.

Other complaints - the "swivels" that connect the strap to the box - don't swivel. So the strap gets all munged up and twisted. Very annoying.

Lastly, with a quick-release tripod plate (Bogen/Manfrotto in my case) left on the camera - the case won't close! STUPID. Even a thinner plate (not that I've seen one) wouldn't work - the fit is so designed. Maybe carving out one of the rigid foam supports in the lid will fix this.

Anyway - I think you'd be better off cutting custom foam for an excellent Pelican case (also readily available on Amazon.com).

The Canon case is a very pretty thing, and will give your rig a very professional look, if that's most important to you. But a Pelican would likely survive a drop out of a car on the freeway... no way this thing would.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic and as inexpensive as they get, July 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Canon HC-4100 Lockable Hard Case for GL1/GL2 (Electronics)

Unfortunately, if you need a ruggedized case, this is as inexpensive as they come. If you want a truly ruggedized case for professional use, this is not it. If you use a quick release tripod attachment the camera does not fit in the case.
It is quite effective for storing all of your cabling, power supply, tapes, and a few other accessories. And, let's face it, if you shelled out for the GL-2 you are going to want to protect it.
If you truly need a well protected camera and intend to use a Bogen quick release mount, and are lugging this thing all over heck and back, get a custom cut case. Otherwise, this is a great deal at the price, and very sexy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with purchase, September 20, 2011

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Nancy Diehl (Lancaster, PA, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon HC-4100 Lockable Hard Case for GL1/GL2 (Electronics)

I have 2 GL2 cameras and used this case for close to 10 years to carry them back and forth to jobs and such. I will agree that it is a pain that the tripod head does not fit on with the camera but other than that I have had no issues at all. The straps on mine have held up and supported the camera through crowds of people etc. I have even used my case as a temporary seat when none was to be had. (Not a very comfortable one) I think the case is a good buy for the money. (But you always wish is cost less no matter what you are paying.)