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Selecting protective cases for transporting cameras via airplane
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Hard-sided protective cases like Pelican or Storm cases are suitable for flying with cameras and are lighter and more convenient than ATA-rated cases.
- Foam inserts can be customized using a heated hacksaw blade to cut solid foam for camera protection.
- When traveling to a destination, the protective case can be left at the hotel to reduce carrying burden after arrival.
- Cube foam inserts deteriorate faster than solid foam alternatives.
Depends on
- Specific case models compatible with the DVX-100A camera were not definitively identified in the discussion.
- No direct endorsement of a particular case model for this specific camera model was provided.