Pelican 0940 Compact Flash Memory Card Protective Case

by Pelican

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3.3 x 1 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CZFJJO
• Item model number: 0940-010-110
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #86 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Accessories > Digital Camera Accessories > Memory Cards > CompactFlash Cards
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Compact Flash Memory Card Case

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well constructed and secure, February 2, 2009

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T. Norman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pelican 0940 Compact Flash Memory Card Protective Case (Personal Computers)

I bought the Pelican 940 Compact Flash Memory Card Case to replace a plastic compact flash case that is similar to another one sold on Amazon. That one had lasted me for 3 or 4 years but was being held together by duct tape until I finally tripped and crushed it to splinters. So I went searching for a replacement and stumbled upon the Pelican brand.

I've known of the Pelican brand for years, but I didn't realize they made a CF card case. Pelican is trusted by many professional photographers to protect their cameras,lenses and accessories when traveling or shipping items across the country and across international borders. If a professional photographer is going to trust their tens of thousands of dollars of equipment, I'm willing to trust my compact flash cards to them as well.

The case I wanted to replace my old card carrier needed to be sturdy, fairly light weight and hold at least 4 cards. The pelican is a little heavier than I want, but I know it is sturdier than what I was using. It is intended to hold 4 CF cards but you can easily fit in 6 stacked 3 in 2 rows. I've put 5 cards in the holder so far without a problem.

The clasp to hold the case shut is outstanding. It overlaps the lip of the opposing side and seals tight to tight. I believe it is rated to withstand being submerged under water. All though I don't intend to do this, i feel secure that the case won't allow my cards to be damaged.

The only thing on my wishlist for this item would be a window to see the cards inside the case. I often rotate cards based on whether they are filled or not and it would save me from opening the case if I knew all of the cards were filled or if there was an open slot. This is minor though, and I could always figure out another way of knowing this information.

The case came with an insert to replace one of the side CF card carriers in case you had a pcmcia card you wanted the case to hold.

I've used this product for the past 3 weeks, 5 days a week, and love it. I can even slip a few business cards in it to help in case I lose it or need to pass them out.

When I'm in need of another compact flash case, I'm going to buy another Pelican Compact Flash Memory Card Case. Heck I'd buy 2 more just because I love it so much.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I went swimming with it..., April 22, 2010

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Jak C. Wonderly (San Francisco Bay Area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pelican 0940 Compact Flash Memory Card Protective Case (Personal Computers)

While taking pictures for a rafting company, we took a wrong turn in some rapids and slammed into a rock - I and some of our gear took a swim in whitewater. This pelican card case was in my pocket with a few cards in it. When they fished me out of the river I was soaked to the bone, but the pelican case performed perfectly - water tight and indestructible.

Downside - it is heavy.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Case for your Compact Flash Cards, February 28, 2009

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D. Burbank (Ithaca, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pelican 0940 Compact Flash Memory Card Protective Case (Personal Computers)

This case is fantastic. It holds 4 CF cards securely. It protects the cards and the case appears to be extremely moisture resistant (if not moisture proof). Pelican cases in general are the best. We use them in the fire service all the time to store critical equipment on our fire trucks.