cbretteville Posted June 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I've got a new Pelicase for my lenses, it has the 'Pick 'n pluck' foam inserts. If anyone could shed some light on my questions I'd really appreciate it. How tight the fit should be for the lenses initially? Should I make room from the outset for focusing tabs (i.e., will they rip the blocks if I don't)? How much of a lens can safely be above the pick'n pluck? Thanks, - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Joachim_I Posted June 25, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 25, 2009 Hi Carl, Sorry, I did not see your Pelicase question earlier. I have plenty of experience fitting Pelicases to M equipment. I use a Pelicase 1490 for my stuff. I fit M cameras in such a way that they are fully embedded in foam. I fit lenses in such a way that about 1.5cm of the lens exceeds the foam. In the past I took out some foam for the tabs. I no longer do this. The foam adjusts itself. Most of my stuff fits tightly. For example, a 50mm Summicron uses 7x6 foam cubes and a M body 15x8 cubes. Only the 90mm Elmarit has a few mm play in one direction since 11 cubes are a bit too much and 10 cubes are a bit too less. This is no problem. By the way, I use Excel to plan the interior of the case with the goal to maximize the distances between items. Works well. Hope this helps (if not too late). Joachim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks Joachim, much appreciated. You're not too late as I've not started plucking yet. This info comes in handy. Could you elaborate a bit on how you use Excel in your planning? - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joachim_I Posted June 25, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2009 Could you elaborate a bit on how you use Excel in your planning? I imitate the foam surface with Excel cells. Every cell is one piece of foam. Then I rearrange colored areas in Excel which correspond in size to my equipment until I have enough space between all items (and the composition does not look too weird). By the way, I would always keep at least four pieces of foam between items. If you have less space and take out one piece of equipment, items on top of this equipment push down into the opening because of their weight. Hope I could describe what I mean ... Another suggestion: I would place lenses with attached lens hoods in the Pelicase. For cutting the foam (in vertical direction), I use a sharpe large kitchen knife with smooth blade. Works very well. Best, Joachim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted June 25, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 25, 2009 I use a Peli 1510 with wheels and all which has padded dividers which I find more flexible as equipment change over time - and perhaps from job to job. You can get new density foam as well as a set of padded dividers for Peli cases. I have used special foam in the top with cut-out to fit my MacBook which itself is sealed with MacAlly Protection and nothing else (just a good idea on how to only have one case with chargers, computers and equipment). Peli 1510 Case - Peli Medium Cases - Waterproof-Cases.co.uk Here is a photo from their website (hence the wrong gear in the case): Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joachim_I Posted June 25, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 25, 2009 Sure, dividers are much more flexible. But for my taste the Pelicases which come with dividers are too deep for M equipment. My 1490 is as thin as a briefcase which I like a lot for travelling. Joachim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted June 25, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 25, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi I have two 1510,s. I always wanted to try the dividers but never saw a good picture of it. I like it. Over the years I have had to order foam a few times because of buying and selling some cameras and lenses and with foam you pluck it it's gone. Like they say if you pick on it it will never heal. Any way I will be ordering the dividers now that I see how it will work. In the LONG run this would save you money and aggravation. Good idea to add in the desiccant to the pelican case I like the ones in the metal tin with the window so you can see when it is time to reactivate by placing in the oven. Cheers Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted June 25, 2009 Share #8 Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for the inspiration. Just (finally) got started on my articles on bags. More to come leica.overgaard.dk - Thorsten Overgaard's Leica Pages - Case in Point [Pelicases, photobags, rollers, airfreights and all] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted June 25, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 25, 2009 Overgaard.com I like your review . Cheers Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted June 25, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 25, 2009 I use a 1600 Pelicase for my wedding camera gear and general storage. Sadly, wasn't aware the had wheels available. I extract what I need and place in a ShootSac which is a fantastic bag. Take a look if you haven't seen one. I use the foam, but it tears and will eventually get dividers. I glued the two layers of foam together for added stability and cut into it to a depth to match my gear. At first it was a good match, but with use I need to place kit in different holes for speed. None of my kit rises above the foam. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted June 25, 2009 Great information here, thanks all. - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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