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by Cory Rice · Posted
Traveling with expensive, delicate photo equipment is stressful. No photographer enjoys entrusting someone else—let alone airport security—with their gear, but sometimes you don't have a choice. Fortunately, Pelican's Air series includes a trio of hard cases for travelers seeking a smart balance of size, weight, and strength.
Since its launch in 2016, Pelican's Air series has grown to include well over a dozen cases of all sizes for a variety of purposes. This review focuses on the three cases designed for air travel: the
by Cory Rice · Posted
I was already on the hunt for a laptop case that could hold its own against the rest of my gear when I was asked to review the Pelican 1495. As a photographer, my requirements were simple: I needed a case that is rugged enough to endure the abuses of the road yet customizable enough to streamline tethered shooting on set. Pelican is the name behind most of my go-to hard cases for camera gear, so I was excited to see how its take on a
by Jabari Holder · Posted
We've all seen them, but how can you create one?
As you shop for your first or next home, research a new vacation location, or (like me) cruise around Street View, you might stop and wonder: “How are these 3D tours made?” The answer is less complex than one might think, thanks to Matterport, and its line of 3D modeling solutions.
From allowing the use of smartphones and third-party VR cameras for scanning to streamlining the acquisition process with its online platform and companion application to offering a reliable, field proof,
by Cory Rice · Posted
There’s always room for improvement, even for the most tried-and-true designs. Such logic guides the thinking behind the Pelican Air™ lineup, a lightweight reboot of some of the industry’s most trusted hard cases. I tested the Pelican Air 1525TP™, a mid-size case
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
I am not a “hard case guy,” but I know many who use them, and I know they are essential for a lot of photographers, videographers, and creatives who are constantly on the go and need extra protection for their gear. And, if you have even given hard cases a moment of thought, the Pelican brand of protective “stuff” is guaranteed to have made it onto your radar because the term “Pelican
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Everyone loves Pelican cases because when you pick them up, you just know that they will handle whatever abuse you throw at them, for years to come. Not everyone needs that degree of near indestructability for all their gear. The rest of us want something reliable and durable, but could do with saving a few bucks. Enter the Vault line, Pelican dependability at a better price, exactly the style for which many everyday outdoorsy
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
If you are looking for the perfect camera or lens to get for that special videographer in your life, that is a tall order. But accessories, now—accessories make the camera package. However, camera accessory purchase decisions can be difficult to make for someone else, but don’t worry—for anyone who owns gear, there is always maintenance. Owning camera gear invariably leads to needing accessories to get the most out of your kit, and maintaining the kit requires expendables.
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by Dan Wagner · Posted
As photographers, we’re always on the lookout for better ways to store, protect, and transport our gear. For this reason, I welcomed the opportunity to play with Pelican’s new line of Vault Cases. These cases do an excellent job of filling the need for basic equipment protection, without the bells and whistles of Pelican’s premium line of lightweight
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According to the warranty that accompanies every Pelican Hard Case, these hard-shelled cases are guaranteed for life against everything and anything, with the exception of shark bites, bear attacks, and children under 5' tall. In this B&H Photography video, we take a Pelican hard case out on the town to see how tough Pelican cases really are.
by Allan Weitz · Posted
LED lighting systems have only improved over the years and, as a result, they are being incorporated into a wide variety of lighting systems designed for shooting stills and video.
As small, lightweight, and portable light systems go, the new Rosco 8 x 8" LitePad Vector CCT LED Light goes a long way. Measuring 9.70 x 12.50 x 2.82" (246 x 318 x 72mm), including its yoke and receiver, Rosco’s Vector CCT LED lamp head outputs a color
by Sara Lovelace · Posted
Pelican is ready to take you on an adventure—any adventure you may have in mind. After protecting sensitive technologies for the military, police, and firefighters for decades, Pelican is now ready to deliver its fantastic hardside luggage cases to you—watertight, crushproof, and guaranteed for life.
Extremely durable for any weather or any situation, yet decidedly lightweight, Pelican Elite cases provide everything you need in luggage. There are three sizes: the 22" Elite