BEST Pelican Case for Camera Gear? Pelican 1510 VS. 1560 Review
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Pelican makes a number of great hard shell cases for photographers and videographers, and there are plenty of models to choose from. And while the Pelican 1510 has been the most popular Pelican case for a number of years, a similar but yet slightly different 1560 model also exists that offers both advantages and disadvantages compared to the 1510. But which Pelican case of the two is the best option for photo and video use?
In this review, I'll cover both the Pelican 1510 and Pelican 1560 cases and explore which of these two models offer the most features and best benefits over the other. This includes reviewing both cases' specifications and features, also including other similar cases in size and design like the Pelican 1535 Air case. However, I'll also explore two key distinctions between these two cases, that pertain to using them for airline travel, and considerations around storing camera gear. We'll also discuss my preferred divider and lid organizer options for these cases, show realistic examples of what you can store in the cases using my Sony Alpha cameras and Sony G Master and G lenses, and provide a price comparison between the two cases.
Overall, as an owner of both of these Pelican cases, I can say that the 1510 and 1560 are equally good options for photographers and videographers, and your preference in picking one of these over the other will depend on those minor details noted, and which one(s) makes a major difference in your eyes.
Let me know which of these two Pelican cases you prefer, or if you own and prefer any other Pelican models for photo/video use. Also, leave a like and subscribe for more videos coming around gear storage and organization!
Pelican 1510 Case w/ Padded Dividers: amzn.to/3H6fMWp
Pelican 1560 Case w/ Padded Dividers: amzn.to/3OX36TD
Pelican 1535 Air w/ Padded Dividers: amzn.to/3Vxghgi
A-MoDe LID1519A Lid Organizer (Pelican 1510, 1535 Air): amzn.to/3g9ik7f
A-MoDe LID1560A Lid Organizer (Pelican 1560): amzn.to/3Bb0zPX
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Pelican 1510 specs and features
2:04 - Pelican 1510 vs. 1535 Air
2:40 - 1510: Carry-on advantage
3:26 - 1510: Height disadvantage
5:55 - What gear fits in a 1510?
6:47 - Pelican 1560 specs and features
7:50 - 1560: Carry-on disadvantage
8:26 - 1560: Height advantage
9:47 - What gear fits in a 1560?
11:04 - Price comparison
11:32 - Summary: Which case is the best?
12:58 - Conclusion
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My Current Kit:
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Cameras & Lenses:
Sony a7S III: amzn.to/3Gd87kK
Sony a7 IV: amzn.to/3g3Ipoq
Sony a7 III: amzn.to/3GcEX5x
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: amzn.to/3AE7pMt
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM: amzn.to/3m2GbIT
Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GM: amzn.to/3AryrbN
Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II: amzn.to/3OWeb6k
Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM II: amzn.to/3IPSge6
Audio:
Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/3AJwTrW
Tascam DR-10L: amzn.to/3AIRA7l
Zoom H6: amzn.to/32HCgep
Sony TX660: amzn.to/3PwQeTH
Lighting:
Aputure LS 60x: amzn.to/3Gc04og
Aputure Amaran P60c: amzn.to/3ob7qm6
Aputure Amaran AL-F7: amzn.to/3g3IzMy
Aputure MC: amzn.to/34l8DzS
Tripod/Monopod:
Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC: amzn.to/3o8bPpV
iFootage Cobra C180-II: amzn.to/3r8kfPY
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One of the best reviews and detailed explanation of uses I have seen on the web! So a new subscriber!
I appreciate it Tim, and thanks for the sub!
Dude! THANK YOU! This is exactly the video I needed!
No problem, glad it helped!
AWESOME VIDEO!!! Thank you. Thank you. I just got the 1510 and thank you for confirming that this was the best option for the traveling photographer.
No problem, Leroy! Glad to hear it helped (and congrats on the purchase).
Thank you so much for all the info. Now I can make a decision..1560 it is, me so happy.
No problem! Can't go wrong with a 1560.
Dude! Just a few days ago I upgraded to a big boy Canon XA 60 video camera from my old Canon T6i and literally yesterday I went into a random thrift store and found a Pelican 1400 for $30, insane deal!
That's a great find!
I have the 1510. I Love it!
Thanks James! The 1510 is a great choice, for sure.
Thank you!
No problem!
THANKS!!
No problem!
Great review…I just purchased a used/like new 1510 (w/ foam) from B&H Photo for $149.99.
Thanks, and congrats on the purchase!
Thats such an incredible detailed good Video, even tho its already a bit older :D
These "organizers" on the bottom, can you also edit them, that an entire keyboard or mishpult would fit in there, and only fill the edges with accessories?
Thanks! If you're talking about the case dividers, they're completely configureable, whether you use the velcro, TrekPak or pick-and-pluck foam. Some are easier to adjust on the fly more than others, specifically the velcro.
@@andrewsaraceni do you have a recommendation where to get any of these lid organisers from Germany? I can only buy a few from Etsy which take up to 2 month to be delivered 🤔😂
@@Moterit A-MoDe does ship globally I believe. e.g. Even their Amazon US orders come fulfilled from Hong Kong, though it might take 2-3 weeks to get it.
I have over 30 pelicans in various sizes, but no air cases alot of my cases have skb divider kits
Yeah I generally prefer the non-Air models as well. Interesting, I'll have to check out some of SKB's dividers at some point.
question about the 1510, are the padded dividers customizable?
Yes, you can move, configure them, etc. in almost any setup you can think of.
think you could fit a Sony 400 in the 1560?
Since the interior of the case is roughly 20"x15", and the 400mm f/2.8 is just a little over 14" length-wise, I think it should fit fine.
That increased width might make the 1650 NOT fit into the gate-side gauge for carry-on luggage, but we almost never see a gate agent actually require a piece to be gauged. If you get on board and the 1650 won't fit overhead, then you might be required to gate check it, but that's easier and safer than checking it in and probably won't result in an extra charge. Of course, the added weight of the case and the extra gear it can accommodate might make the whole thing so heavy you can't lift it into the overhead bin. My view regarding carry-on luggage has always been simple: if you can't carry it, it's not carry-on. Of course, certain disabilities override this concept.
Lots of good points - it's definitely a roll of the dice to try to pass the 1560 off as carry-on (I assume you meant that, vs. the 1650).
Correct. In my experience, the best way to get a slightly too big carry-on bag into the cabin is to do simply carry it onto the plane without doing anything to draw attention.
Can you fit a Sony 600mm in the 1510?
It should fit the long way with about an inch or two to spare.
1510 is very much fit most but sometimes not all kit. 1560 is very much fit it all in but with the caveat that you can't take it onboard air airplanes.
The question should be to buy multiple 1510 cases or buy one 1560 case. You can always buy one 1510 then get more later I suppose.
A lot of it really depends on your use case. If you travel a lot, the 1510 is a major convenience, but if not the 1560 might be the better buy...
Good review but I nearly lost all faith the moment you mentioned a master lock
Thanks! Guessing you had a bad experience with one before?
@@andrewsaraceni just they are inherently bad, check out any video from the lock picking lawyer
Save some money and get cases from harbor freight
Not a bad option if you prefer pick and pluck foam. Otherwise, the "savings" - i.e. lack of divider/lid options - probably doesn't make sense.
that option with diy trekpak sounds perfect
HF does not have a 1560 sized case, only the 1510 equivalent.