Customer Reviews

Pelican 1550 Case with Foam for Camera (Black)

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Huge box, I use it for my DVX100B and all related film equipment. I could drop this thing from an overpass or use it for hand to hand combat and it would protect the cargo perfectly. Solid handle design will never break.

Pick and pluck foam is FANTASTIC! It's the next best thing to having an expensive custom cut. Be sure to use silk fabric between the foam and your expensive equipment, as the foam has tendency to flake off in very small pieces. Note: this is not a design flaw but the nature and density of the foam itself. Water resistant a plus, solid rubber seal compressed with solid case latches, however, the wife looked at me funny when I went to give the case a bath... could I blame her?

Pelicans seem to be worth the extra 30 bucks and (hey look) made in the USA so the polymers won't degrade, weaken and crack after two years. Fine job - I will be getting more for my permanent storage items I no longer wish to keep in wobbly Tupperware muy Grande.

I have always trusted Pelican when it comes to cases for expensive and fragile items. I purchased this specific model for the Canon XH A1 1.67MP 3CCD High-Definition Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom. It fits perfectly (get this model, the 1500 is too thin). Be cautious and plan well for the way you pluck the foam because mistakes cost time and money!

Needed a good case for storing fragile eyepieces and other optical gear for a telescope, this did the job to a tee... now I can give those components the "drop test" and they'll survive, AND I now have a convenient way to store a dozen little breakable odds and ends. Inside there are two layers of the "pluck" foam, enabling you to create deep and shallow compartments.

For those who need the detail -- I wondered when I bought this -- the actual useful dimensions, when you take out the top, bottom and side padding is 18 inches across, 12.5 inches front to back and 5.25 inches top to bottom.

I bought this case to protect my new Canon XT and acessories and my new Canon S5IS. The 2 cameras, the 18-200 Tamron lens, the BG3 battery grip for the XT, the Canon 220EX and 430EX Speedlight external flashes, batteries and chargers all fit and I really think I could throw it off the roof without even scratching it. Definitely protects my gear. And it's completely waterproof too.

If it's something you value, put it in a Pelican. It will be safe.

This is my third Pelican 1550 case and the second with the automatic pressure relief feature. I remember coming down 4000' in elevation on one trip and having to struggle to get the vacuum to release. Not so with the new models. The 1/2" pluck-foam is great. Oh, multiple cases nest good, too. A satisfied customer.

Pelican makes great cases. It is tough as nails and waterproof. Keeps my Canon XH A1 and accessories safe. The pick-and-pluck foam is easy to handle. Handle is nice and big.

My only complaint is that its heavy. But, that is the price one must pay for the provided protection.

If you want your valuables safe and secure in transport Pelican is the way to go. Pelican Cases are constructed to withstand hard use; Pelican Cases are like portable bank vaults, you will not regret buying one to protect your optics which is what I bought it for. The exterior, the interior foam, the handles and locks are all high quality and well worth the money and after some research I got the best deal to purchase mine through Amazon.

If you what a good case to protect your valuables...then this is the one you want. Super sturdy, but a little expensive...you get what you pay for these days. So pay a little extra and get a super strong/very protective case from Pelican. I love mine!

THis is a great box. It perfect for all of my camera gear. I am pretty sure this box will last a long time.

I purchased this product not to travel with my camera, but with other electronics for work. The challenge is that it must be able to travel as checked luggage via airplane, parcel shipment, and still be presentable in front of client. The product is able to accomplish that. The key to remember is that the pluck and place foam is designed to be removed easily. If you are not careful with how you place things into the case and remove them, well you can pluck more foam than you intended. I would, and will, purchase more Pelican cases for transporting delicate items.