Hercules HR-9000 Super Strong Extra Large Aluminum System Hard Case for Digital Cameras and Camcorders (Black)

by Opteka

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.1 x 6.8 x 12.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002C78NOY
• Item model number: HR-9000
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 5, 2009

Product Description

The Hercules HR-9000 professional series photographic case is vital to the protection of film, digital or video cameras, lenses and lighting equipment. Hercules cases have been put through countless hours of field use to ensure survival and functionally. Built of high-grade aluminum, it allows you to transport your camera and its accessories without having to worry about equipment damage. Manufactured to the rigorous standards of all Hercules products, they feature high quality dense foam, moveable interior dividers as well as two foam pads which can be easily shaped to accommodate specific equipment. Ultra-strong lightweight construction includes metal key locking clasps.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great case for the money, July 16, 2009

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Ron (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hercules HR-9000 Super Strong Extra Large Aluminum System Hard Case for Digital Cameras and Camcorders (Black) (Electronics)

At $35 this case is a steal. No, it's not a Pelican case which would cost about $175 for a comparable size, but even if it breaks after a year or two you can just pick up a new one and still have saved $100. This is my third case. I bought two of them about 5 years ago and they finally bit the dust when a latch broke on one and the handle broke on the other. I'm not easy on these cases either and they have protected my equipment just fine.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extra large case, November 20, 2009

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eum "eum" (SJ, CR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hercules HR-9000 Super Strong Extra Large Aluminum System Hard Case for Digital Cameras and Camcorders (Black) (Electronics)

This hard case is large and has enough space for my rebel XT with three lenses and 430EXII, has extra space for other things too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great protection for your gear, February 7, 2010

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VinylMan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hercules HR-9000 Super Strong Extra Large Aluminum System Hard Case for Digital Cameras and Camcorders (Black) (Electronics)

This case comes with the prescored foam and a set of dividers. I did not use the dividers because the foam met all my needs.

Lay out your equipment and note the position of each item. Then pull out the prescored foam blocks to create a place for each item. That's it. Simple, and fun.

I was concerned that tearing out the foam blocks might leave dust and particles behind. But, I have not been able to find any. The blocks seem to come out cleanly.

The case will take a lot of casual abuse: bumping into doors, knocking aginst other gear, etc. Although I have not dropped mine, I feel certain that it, and the gear inside, would survive a three or four foot drop.

I have shipped gear in less well constructed containers, but I would not ship this case or check it at an airport. While I do think the gear inside would survive, I would not want my case to be subjected to that abuse.

If you want a case that can survive a heavy hammer blow, you should pay $300-$600 for a solid metal case. If you want a case that can protect your gear from the forces of knocks, mild drops, shuffling about in a car, an so on, then this one will do the job for a fraction of that price.

I like this case very much. It holds a Canon 450D, the two kit lenses, a 50mm prime, Nissin flash, Gossen Meter, extra battery, battery charger, remote, and misc. small items. I always have one of the lenses mounted on the camera, ready to use.

Although Amazon advertised that they might take 4 to 6 weeks to ship, they actually shipped in a few days. I am pleased both with the case and Amazon.