Petrol PS614 Audio Bag

Posted on March 16, 2012 by admin

The new Petrol PS614 Audio Bag has arrived at Bestcase and we believe it is a smart and adaptable bag to accommodate a Sound Devices 788.

The PS614 has a transparent flip over top making easy viewing of the control panels and easy access to side and back controls through the cut-away flaps and zip pouches.

The internal dividers are removable and can be configured to accommodate a recordists individual requirements.

The side draw strings add protection and easy access to connector panels when cables are connected. There are storage pouches and an external accessories pocket as well as an extend able shoulder strap.

The underside of the PS614 has a flap making data card change over easy. (see below)

In all a well made bag in the new Petrol Deca colours but it will face tough competition an a market that is very brand loyal. There are alternative bags out there but this options is well thought out and well designed and worth checking out and now available from Bestcase.

Peli Micro case

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

The Peli Micro case has been around for some time now and have become very popular with travelers, the water sport fraternity as well as professionals working out hostile environments. The Micro case family consists of six different sized cases

1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060

These cases are designed for items such as MP3 players and mobile phones, some of our customers have adapted the case to take walkie-talkies. They are hard shell cases that come in a range of colours (yellow, red, blue, black). Some sizes are clear and have a coloured foam inserts which are interchangeable and easily replaced.

The Micro case is designed to protect contents from dust, water and withstand the odd knock and they float. As with most Peli products of this kind they have a pressure valve on the leading edge of the case which automatically equalises the interior and exterior air pressures, making for easy opening and closing but also keeps the water out.

Depending on which Peli Micro case you get it will come with a carry strap or a mini carabiner which attaches to the side of the case allowing you to secure it in situ. These case are incredibly useful and if you get the version with the clear lids then its very easy to locate your contents.

I have used these in some very hostile locations and they have not failed me, it tends to be the small electronic items that need the most protection and the Peli Micro cases have survived the Atlantic Ocean, the Karakoram mountains, and Inner City London!

If you are intending keeping your Camera in one of these cases be aware that you have to remove it to use the camera. So in wet environments maybe something like the Overboard camera bags would be ideal, although they are soft bags and will not protect from knocks. However the Peli Micro cases will protect and keep the rain/humidity out. My Peli Micros have now got evidence of wear and tear in the shape of scratches on the outer surface and I have over time replaced the coloured liners only to keep my kit colour coded and not from any fault of the case.

Great pieces of kit available at Bestcase

Grablet iPad

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

Moving on from the last Grablet post Bestcase have now got the Grablet for the iPad1 and the iPad2. This is one of the best iPad accessories on the market, allowing you to hold the iPad in one hand whilst you work. It also allows you to use the iPad smart cover and you can hang it from any convenient point whilst you work. We have it attached to the back of a car seat for the long journeys and the 2 adjustable straps make it quick and easy to fix and remove.

The quick ‘snap on, snap off’ manner in which the Grablet is attached to your iPad is a great design, I have linked in the video as I did on the last post and this gives a great demonstration of the Grablet’s versatility.

The Grablet will save you going to the expense of buy those in car mounts and desk stands and the raised edges will protect the screen when you place the iPad face down.

If you want a fully waterproof case for your iPad then this is not the protection accessory you need, you would be better of with one of the cases from Overboard or Peli. However for versatility and one handed secure holding the Grablet is great.

The range of colours are fantastic 12 in all and they can be discreet like the Onyx Black or as bright as the Lava Red.

Bestcase have had these for a few months now and they are proving very popular.

Five Stars from us…..

Porta Brace

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

So you want to keep your camera safe ,protected and dry and you are working in all sorts of treacherous conditions. You are working under the baking hot sun or the tropical rain fall, you not only keep the rain and dust out but protect your camera kit from scratches insects and the occasional accidental ‘knock’. That is if you have all your kit in a Porta Brace bag.

Ok, a bit heavy if you just want to do a quick interview on the high street but as you well know the British weather can throw just those types of conditions at you. Porta Brace make a huge range of bags and cases for professional camera equipment and before you buy it is well worth doing a bit of research. If looked after this bag is going to last you a long time. The market for cameras is huge and getting the correct bag is important. A few things to remember when buying ta Porta Brace bag;

Make sure your camera will fit- it’s amazing how many people just get a bag on recommendation without checking the fit. A slight model upgrade on the camera could effect the type of Porta Brace bag you need. So we have put a list of compatible cameras on each web page to help you. If your camera is not listed the contact us at Bestcase and we shall help you make the choice.
Accessories; you may have to carry other items with your camera, a second lens or even a laptop, so look to see how many if any extra compartments are on the bag.
Colour- Porta Brace have launch there range now in Black which runs along side there usual Blue and becoming very popular. This may not be important to you but it is becoming an issue with some and we want you to be 100% happy with the bag Bestcase supply you.

I have been using a Porta Brace bag that I bought in 1989 it is still going strong however the original equipment it was bought for has now been upgraded, caught out in the technology race, but with a few adjustments to the internal dividers it is a valuable addition to my list.

Porta Brace available at Bestcase.

Peli 1510 LOC

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

The Peli1510 LOC (Laptop Overnight Case) is an upgraded on the Peli1510 standard case. This case has long been a favourite for photographers and other such professionals and is a case that can be trusted to look after and protect whatever is put inside, which is often very expensive and fragile pieces of equipment.

With the Peli1510LOC you get the same outer shell case but it is inside where the difference can be seen. There is a smart padded lid sleeve to accommodate laptops that measure up to 365mm x 281mm x 43mm, and an extra padded pouch to put all your overnight essentials into.

Apart from exactly the same technical specifications as the 1510 and the fact that it’s size is compatible with the in-flight hand lugage restrictions on most airlines the Peli1510 LOC is a smart looking piece of kit. The easily extend able pull handle and high durability wheels allow the 1510 LOC to glide over those airport concourses and easily tackle the urban outdoor surface you may encounter.

The case is cloth lined to protect garments and the laptop pouch is detachable, giving you a light weight option when on the move. There is also a removable pouch for computer accessories which are also detachable.

This item is one of Bestcase’s best sellers and is well worth investing in if you need to any form of travelling – commuting or long haul.

BESTCASE – Peli1510 LOC

Peli 1510 Case

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

The Peli 1510 that Bestcase have supplied to many photographers has been put through some pretty testing environments and not surprisingly come through with glowing reports.

The Peli1510 is one of the most popular sized cases the Peli make, due to the fact that it complies with the hand luggage restrictions for most major airlines. The Peli1510 is a wheeled case and the the strong construction has had it pulled across relatively smooth urban sites as well as the more challenging mountainous regions of the globe.

To start the Peli1510 can be internally configured in a number of ways to suit all. The basic interior options are of course empty, in which case just fill it as you wish, or Peli’s ‘Pick ‘n’ Pluck’ foam. The foam is a great way to customize your case interior for equipment that the case is solely intended for. However if you want to put different cameras, lens or computers into the case replacing the foam is not really going to work, you may need to buy another foam insert.Not a problem as they are sold separately on our site. The high density foam will hold your kit in place if your case is dropped or kicked, however if you intend to be using the case for a range of say different lens for different assignments the the divider sets are the things to use.

The ‘divider-sets’ are a great way to add and adjust the interior of the case to fit what ever pieces of kit you put in them and as the are constructed from highly durable nylon and Velcro they withstand lots of ‘wear and tear’. we have customers in the professional world of photography and film making who swear by these kits and can reconfigure there cases to accommodate any new equipment or equipment updates that they purchase, hence making the Peli1510 immune to new technology. In fact some people have one Peli1510 and two sets of dividers, thus allowing them to quickly change the case interior and equipment they need for any particular job.

I have always rated this case and with the Peli1510 LOC it has now gained a following with the city professionals who travel on overnight trips and need not just a change of clothes but also need to be sure there electronics and computers are well protected.(The PELI1510 LOC blog).

This is a great piece of kit and even if you prefer to carry you kit on your back there will always be room in you equipment list for a Peli1510, even if it is just used to sit on.

The Peli1510 and other wheeled case video.

Bestcase – Peli 1510

Overboard Waterproof Bags

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Overboard waterproof bags have been incredibly popular since they were launched a few years ago. They were one of the first brands to be available on the Bestcase web-site and there range is practical and stylish. They are ideal for water sports and outdoor lifestyles.

With there 20 litre Back-Pack they have managed to manufacture a bag that shrug off the heaviest of downpours and survive total immersion, all be it briefly, and if it dose hit the water full of kit it will float.

The padded shoulder straps and airflow back make it a great all day back pack. It may be a little heavier than some other hiking day sacks but for that added piece of mind and waterproofing it is well worth it. We took one of these an a river trip and it quickly became the center for all our parties phones iPads etc…

The video below says it all…

The Overboard range of Back-Packs are perfect for all outdoor sports and pursuits, there is a commitment to quality style and value for money that make these bags best buys..

Grablet for The iPad

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

New for the ipad and on the Bestcase web site is the ‘Grablet’. This new piece of kit gives you a more confident hold of your ipad. It is easy to attach and adjust with clip in/out straps that enable one to hold,strap or hang your ipad in a number of different ways or places.

It comes in 12 different colours all available for the iPad1 and the iPad2 and designed to work with the smart cover attached. When attached the Grablet provides raised corners to the iPad which allows it to be placed face down on a flat surface without fear of scratching.

There is a Grablet demonstration video which is well worth a look at which explains all the configurations it can be set to as well as showing how quick and easy it is to use.

The Grablet is highly durable and strong it is claimed that it will ‘outlive your Apple tablet used under normal conditions’ and there is a very nice reassuring ‘Click’ when the Grablet is fitted securely to the iPad.

Within minutes of putting this product onto our site we were taking orders, it is a great addition to the iPad.

Porta Brace HDSLR

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Porta Brace HDSLR Digital Camera Organiser.

As more productions take up the advantages of using an HDSLR cameras to shoot video on location there has emerged a need to protect both the camera and the accessories such as lenses and filters from everyday knocks. Porta Brace have addressed this with a range of camera bags specially designed to accommodate this type of equipment and of course be easy to use.

The DCO (Digital Camera Organiser) is a fantastic bag which has an internal rigid frame for stability as well as an amazing 19 separate pockets;

1 Exterior Mess Pocket
1 Exterior Large Zip Pocket
1 Large interior Zip Pocket
8 Slip Pocket (inside the zip pocket)
2 Side pockets
2 Interior Side Mesh Pockets
1 Interior Pocket
2 Lid zip pockets

It comes as standard with the well known Porta Brace suede shoulder strap and a array of internal dividers , pillow ‘stuffers’, camera cradle and cinch strap. A nice touch with these bags is the shape, they are designed with one end slightly wider than the other which allows you to keep the matte box on the camera lens when putting it into the bag.

Porta Brace have a huge list of bags and cases in there range all of which are built to the highest standards and I have found that the HDSLR bags are becoming very popular. They are ideal for most popular camera makes such as Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and Sony.

The original Porta Brace ‘Blue’ colour is being challenged in the popularity stakes by the new ‘Black’ range and has become very popular in the US, that trend is starting to develop here in the UK also. We do provide both colour options at Bestcase.

We have been providing these bags to lots productions and camera crews through out Europe and can certainly recommend them. There are a number of options in the HDSLR range and are well worth a look at.

Bestcase for PELI & Peli Storm & NEW iPad2 Grablet

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

Peli & Peli Storm cases supplied by BESTCASE..

New to the Peli range is the Peli i1075, this new case is designed to fit the iPad1, iPad2 and iPad2 with it’s smart cover. As with many items designed to compliment the ipad it is proving very popular and with features such as its cushioned insert, integrated easel as well as room to store accessories such as power leads and ear phones it is a great way to protect your devise.

As with all the Peli range the build quality is superb and its ‘Automatic Purge Valve’ keeps water and dust out whilst balancing external and internal air pressures allowing easy opening. This in no way affects the watertight gasket that creates a tight seal when the case is shut.

This is a great product and comes highly recommended but our team hear at Bestcase.

Also new for the ipad and on the Bestcase web site is the ‘Grablet’. This new piece of kit gives you a more confident hold of your ipad. It is easy to attach and adjust with clip in/out straps that enable one to hold,strap or hang your ipad in a number of different ways or places.

There is a Grablet demonstration video which is well worth a look at which explains all the configurations it can be set to as well as showing how quick and easy it is to use.

Within minutes of putting this product onto our site we were taking orders, it is a great addition to the iPad.