Megapixel
28-Mar-2014, 22:02
Thanks to these forums, I learned that fishing reel cases can make good large format lens cases. When Cabela's spring catalog listed their Cabela's Hardside Reel Case (http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search_catalog_command.cmd?fromProductSearch=true&item1=be-32-3063) on sale for $29.99 (regularly $49.99) and the size seemed right, I bought one.
It arrived today and thus far it seems quite good. The fit for my lenses on their 4x4" lensboards is just right with room for some extra padding top and bottom. The sides are molded and thus semi-rigid but do not provide much extra padding. The adjustable dividers are the usual hook-and-loop Velcro type and can divide the interior into up to eight compartments if the lenses are small or you store lenses plus filters.
Be certain you order it with the "BE" prefix for the item, BE-32-3063, or you get the regular pricing. If you sign-up for a Cabella's credit card (no annual fee) and join their "Cabela's Club" you get $5 shipping plus $20 Cabela's Club points, so the case including shipping and tax cost me only $16.91.
It arrived today and thus far it seems quite good. The fit for my lenses on their 4x4" lensboards is just right with room for some extra padding top and bottom. The sides are molded and thus semi-rigid but do not provide much extra padding. The adjustable dividers are the usual hook-and-loop Velcro type and can divide the interior into up to eight compartments if the lenses are small or you store lenses plus filters.
Be certain you order it with the "BE" prefix for the item, BE-32-3063, or you get the regular pricing. If you sign-up for a Cabella's credit card (no annual fee) and join their "Cabela's Club" you get $5 shipping plus $20 Cabela's Club points, so the case including shipping and tax cost me only $16.91.