Vanguard VGP-13 Mid-Size Photo/Video Hard Case

by Vanguard

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 9 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JQLJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: VGP-13
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #86 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Cases & Bags > Camcorder Cases
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2002

Product Description

Black with metallic gray trim formerly the vgc line of hard-cases all aluminum ultra protective construction with pvc side-panels diced foam key locks detachable padded shoulder strap interior dim: 5.5"h x 12"w x 17.5"l

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, August 17, 2004

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givpilot (Groton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a very nice and very adaptable case for still and video cameras as well as other electronic equipment. It is not to be mistaken for the extremely rugged aluminum cases that retail for several hundred dollars, but it wasn't designed to compete in that market. Rather, this is a relatively low priced case that will give good service when handled with reasonable care. The case comes with both diced foam (easily separated by hand, no knives or scissors required) as well as adjustable dividers; you can even use both, have a portion of the case diced foam and a portion partioned with the dividers. I have six of these cases and keep my Hasselblads and Nikons in them. Again, they are not exceptionally rugged, so I wouldn't check them on an airline flight, but for storage in the home or studio and for transport by car they are a great value.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bigger than i expected, July 25, 2007

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E. K. Arnold "amazon hunter" (yay area, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vanguard VGP-13 Mid-Size Photo/Video Hard Case (Electronics)

i got this bad boy for my growing collection of camera gear, but you could fit a camcorder in there too, or a bunch of random electronic gear. i had previously ordered another vanguard case from amazon, which is great too but a wee bit small, and though this one was either less expensive or around the same price, it appears to be the next size up from my other case. not sure how that works, but it's definitely worth the money. i can easily fit six lenses w/ reversed hoods, a dslr body, and a flash. the battery grip needs to be disengaged to fit too, but not such a big deal because if i'm gonna put my camera in the vanguard and not the lowepro slingshot (where it's ready at a moments notice), i probably wont need the battery grip for a while.

the case is more impressive in the larger size but not overwhelming in terms of bulk-- i'm sure there are bigger models. it's hard to tell from the pic on amazon, but this is a medium-to-large sized case. it looks like it was made with a combination of abs plastic with brushed aluminum appointments. the handle is made out of a grippy synthetic material. it has two clasp-locks and a keyed lock. the inside comes with both rubber dividers and pick and pluck foam. that's cool because you can use a combination of the two. the dividers can be reconfigured; with the foam you can dial in a snug fit for your gear. there's also a shoulder strap which you probably wont use much, since this is a stay at home case. well, you could take it as a carry-on, but its squarish and uncomfortable to carry by anything but the handle. it also has a one-year limited warranty. it should stand up to moderate abuse. 5 stars because there's no real flaws. it's not waterproof or sealed with an O-ring but, but that'd be asking for a lot at this price. it definitely has that "pro gear" look. you could definitely pay more for a lesser case. bottom line: solid, relatively inexpensive protection for your expensive goodies.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great case and a awesome value!, August 7, 2008

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Adrian Moreno - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vanguard VGP-13 Mid-Size Photo/Video Hard Case (Electronics)

The case is very nice, it looks like it is an expensive one. Far from it, it is an awsome value. I could fit a canon D40, 2 mid range zoom lenses, 2 macro lenses, 4 camera batteries, 2 CF cards, 1 battery charger, 24 AA batteries, 1 580EXII flash, 1 battery grip, 3 lens hoods, 1 remote shutter contol, and a lens cleaning kit. And it does not look crowded! I couln't ask for more. I Highly recomend it.