Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black)

  • Price: $99.95
  • B&H # PE1500FB
  • Mfr# 1500-000-110

Product Highlights

  • Watertight, Dustproof Case
  • Made of Ultra-High Impact Copolymer
  • Three Piece Foam Insert
  • Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve
  • Easy Open Double Throw Latches
  • Rubber Over-molded Handle
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The Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black) is an unbreakable, watertight, airtight, dustproof, chemical-resistant and corrosion-proof hard case used to carry any kind of equipment that needs to be protected from the elements. It is made of Ultra-High Impact structural copolymer that makes it extremely strong and durable. It has a 0.25" (6.4mm) neoprene o-ring, easy-open double throw latches that seal perfectly. It includes an automatic pressure equalization valve for quick equalization after changes in atmospheric pressure. It is carried by a folding rubber over-molded handle.

The case includes a three piece foam insert set consisting of; 1 "Egg crate" type foam in lid, 1 Pick 'N Pluck foam insert and one 1.0" foam pad.

Construction
  • Ultra-High Impact structural copolymer
  • Watertight, crushproof, and dust proof
  • Three piece foam insert
  • Open cell core with solid wall design
  • Stainless steel hardware
Three piece foam insert set consisting of; 1 "Egg crate" type foam in lid, 1 Pick 'N Pluck foam insert and one 1.0" foam pad
Automatic pressure equalization valve
0.25" (6.4mm) neoprene o-ring
Easy-open double throw latches
Temperature rating -40 to +210°F (-40 to +95°C)
Rubber over-molded handle
Certifications
  • IP67 (1 meter submersion for 30 minutes)
  • Def Stan 81-41/STANAG 4280
Material Exterior: Ultra-High Impact copolymer
Exterior: Open-cell core with solid wall design
Interior: Polyethylene foam
Type of Closure Double throw latches
Stainless steel padlock protectors
Waterproofing Watertight to 30'
O-Ring sealed
Maximum Buoyancy Floats in salt water with 50 lbs (22.68kg) load
Exterior Dimensions 18.5 x 14.06 x 6.93" (46.99 x 35.71 x 17.6cm) (WxDxH)
Interior Dimensions 16.75 x 11.18 x 6.12" (42.54 x 28.4 x 15.54cm) (WxDxH)
Lid depth: 1.81(4.6cm)
Bottom depth: 4.31 (10.9cm)
Interior Fitting 1.7 lbs polyethylene foam
Accommodates Equipment that requires protection from shock and the elements
Carrying/Transport Options Fold-down handle
Weight 7.05 lbs (3.2kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black)
 
4.9

(based on 45 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (42)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (39)
  • Well padded (38)
  • Very protective (33)
  • Lightweight (16)
  • Stylish (12)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)
  • Heavy / bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Protecting gear (39)
  • Transporting gear (36)
  • Storing gear (28)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (9), Pro photographer (7), Semi-pro photographer (7), Casual photographer (6)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (29)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 45 customers

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5.0

Great little case

By Monty

from Pittsburgh, PA

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Very Protective
  • Well Padded

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Protecting Gear
    • Transporting Gear

    Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

    I'm using the case to carry a small desktop server CPU and ethernet switch and all the associated cables. The pluck and pick foam made it incredibly easy to fit all the pieces snuggly and safely. And it's small enough to fit under a seat on an airplane as a carry-on.

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    5.0

    Best case I've owned

    By Chad C.

    from Roanoke VA

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Strong Construction
    • Stylish
    • Very Protective
    • Well Padded

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Protecting Gear
      • Storing Gear
      • Transporting Gear

      Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

      I travel a lot, and I have been afraid to take my gear on the airplane with me. I don't have that fear with this case.

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      5.0

      Everything you'd expect and more!

      By Buyer Fred

      from Oak Park, Mi

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Strong Construction
      • Very Protective
      • Well Padded

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Protecting Gear
        • Storing Gear
        • Transporting Gear

        Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

        I see now why so many professionals use this Pelican case. It protects your investment. The pluck foam is perfect for a custom fit. It's weighted well and feels very durable. I'm very impressed so far!

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        5.0

        Built like a tank!

        By jdmlight

        from Chicago, IL

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Strong Construction
        • Very Protective
        • Well Padded

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Protecting Gear
        • Storing Gear
        • Transporting Gear

        Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

        I use this Pelican case to hold my audio equipment (microphones, headphones, etc). The pick-and-pluck foam is really great for my application, since even if I change microphones, most are approximately the same size. If I were storing something like my DSLR, where depending on what you're shooting you would pick different lenses, I would instead get the dividers. I feel that the foam provides the most protection however.

        This case is ridiculous and probably overkill for my needs - I don't plan on whitewater rafting with it or anything. But the peace of mind provided by this case is unmatched. The latches close very solidly, and I can stand on the case. Possibly the only downside is that it's a little heavy, but I think it's worth it for the protection offered.

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        5.0

        NIce case

        By Rebecca

        from Samoa

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Strong Construction
        • Very Protective
        • Well Padded

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Protecting Gear
          • Transporting Gear

          Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

          Can take lots of camera gear and keep it dry

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          • No

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          5.0

          Great Case

          By Jack

          from Lexington, KY

          About Me Casual Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Strong Construction
          • Very Protective
          • Well Padded

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Protecting Gear
            • Transporting Gear

            Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

            This is a very good utility case. I have my
            DSLR camera, extra 50 mm lense, wireless mic
            and receiver, battery charger and RODE external
            mic in it. I also purchased the lid organizer for
            my manuals, HDMI video cords etc.

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            5.0

            better than expected

            By Jose Da Artist

            from San Luis Obispo, CA

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Strong Construction
            • Very Protective
            • Well Padded

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Protecting Gear
              • Storing Gear
              • Transporting Gear

              Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

              Protecting my equipment while on location.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Excellent Product

              By Photo Lover

              from Cedaredge, CO

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Strong Construction
              • Very Protective
              • Well Padded

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Protecting Gear
                • Storing Gear
                • Transporting Gear

                Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                I loved the ease of setting this case up for the items that I needed. I have my camera body, one lense, Q-flash & light meter all in one case, and know that they are completely protected.

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                5.0

                Solid Strong Case

                By SBNL

                from Santa Barbara, CA

                Verified Buyer

                Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                I originally purchased an inexpensive make and ended up returning it as it was junk. This Pelican Case is fantastic and very well built. You get what you pay for.

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                5.0

                Sturdy case

                By huglapyo

                from Quebec, Canada

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Strong Construction
                • Very Protective
                • Well Padded

                Cons

                • Heavy

                Best Uses

                • Protecting Gear

                Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                For my D700+28-70 f/2.8, 70-200 VR f/2.8 and Tokina 16-28 f/2.8. Also fits a few batteries and cards. Haven't tried it yet on the field but it feels very sturdy and secure.

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                4.0

                Good as it Looks

                By Vince

                from Philippines

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Lightweight
                • Strong Construction
                • Very Protective
                • Well Padded

                Cons

                • Bulky

                Best Uses

                • Protecting Gear
                • Storing Gear
                • Transporting Gear

                Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                No words to explain. It works as it looks.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Great Case

                By Reverend Ron

                from New York City

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Strong Construction
                • Stylish
                • Very Protective
                • Well Padded

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Protecting Gear
                  • Storing Gear
                  • Transporting Gear

                  Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                  We use these cases for camera equipment at a college. I would trust our equipment in any other case.

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                  4.0

                  This is a good quality case, worth the $

                  By John Fazzio

                  from Helper, UT

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Strong Construction
                  • Very Protective
                  • Well Padded

                  Cons

                  • Bulky

                  Best Uses

                  • Protecting Gear
                  • Transporting Gear

                  Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                  Large enough to hold several items I needed to take with me out in the field. Sturdy and good quality material. Seals up real nice.

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                  5.0

                  Even better than I imagined.

                  By Rob[@]

                  from Marinette WI

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Lightweight
                  • Strong Construction
                  • Very Protective

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Protecting Gear
                    • Storing Gear
                    • Transporting Gear

                    Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                    I've looked at Pelican cases for years -just never thought I needed them- and I've finally bought one to use as a watertight camera compartment (for a D3 and 300mm F2.8) for my new photo kayak. Great construction- and still relatively lightweight.

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                    5.0

                    Great Sized Case for an Ext. LTO 5 Deck

                    By Steve

                    from Salt Lake City, UT

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Protecting Gear

                      Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                      This case is the smallest case that we could find that still gave adequate protection to our LTO5 Deck. Pelican cases are fantastic.

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                      5.0

                      Great case sturdy, great buy

                      By Dennis Orleans

                      from Cocoa Beach Florida

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Lightweight
                      • Strong Construction
                      • Stylish
                      • Very Protective
                      • Well Padded

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Protecting Gear
                        • Storing Gear
                        • Transporting Gear

                        Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                        Great sturdy case, the foam is laid out in a way to easily fit whatever it is you want to store in a secure way. The locks take a little getting used to, first time I was afraid to break the levers to close the case, but once I got use to it I realized that it was a tight seal. The air vent for presurization is a great idea. It is too bad that you could not order the lock from B & H. I will be ordering the name plate and lock for this.
                        Great product, I would buy this again if I had the option.

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                        5.0

                        I, am very pleased with my purchase

                        By Beto

                        from El Paso, Texas

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Strong Construction
                        • Very Protective
                        • Well Padded

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Protecting Gear
                          • Storing Gear
                          • Transporting Gear

                          Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                          I will use this to carry my two hand gun's when going to the range, or traveling. This case is sturdy, and WILL last forever! There is nothing I don't like about it.

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                          5.0

                          The best case out there

                          By AV Action

                          from Chicago

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Strong Construction
                          • Very Protective
                          • Well Padded

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Protecting Gear
                            • Storing Gear
                            • Transporting Gear

                            Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                            Simply put; it's the best case on the market.

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                            5.0

                            Can't go wrong with a Pelican Case

                            By flowjuggler

                            from Raleigh NC

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Strong Construction
                            • Very Protective
                            • Well Padded

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Protecting Gear
                              • Transporting Gear

                              Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                              Been using Pelican cases to transport sound equipment for years. These babies are build solid. NEVER had a problem. They latch closed and stay closed. With the customizable pull&pluck foam, everything stays safe and snug.

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                              5.0

                              Great case, extremely durable

                              By ninetreynine

                              from alabama

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Lightweight
                              • Strong Construction
                              • Stylish
                              • Very Protective
                              • Well Padded

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Protecting Gear
                                • Storing Gear
                                • Transporting Gear

                                Comments about Pelican 1500 Case with Foam (Black):

                                I use this case to hold my Canon 60d, Lenses, and Hard drive. Its great for travel, harsh weather conditions, and clumsy people.

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