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I’m gradually in transition from tape to the tapeless workflow, and it makes me very nervous to have 24 minutes of valuable footage on an 8 gig CF card. The thing is so tiny, easy to misplace or drop. I bought the Pelican case which holds 4 CF cards securely in soft molded rubber frames.

Like all Pelican cases, this one is sturdy enough so if you dropped it or stepped on it, the cards aren’t going to be damaged.

It holds 4 cards. I keep them with the colored product label facing out. When I’ve used a card, I put it back in the case with the white lined label facing out. So, I know at a glance which are “exposed’ and which are ready to use. As I accumulate more cards for the Canon 7D, I’ll get more of these Pelican cases.
Rating: 5 / 5

By W. Pryor on Mar 15, 2010

I had a great impression of this case the moment I received it from its package. It opens and closes very reliably. Its closing mechanism is well-designed, in a way that I expect will prevent the case from opening accidentally in my bag. My overall impression of quality and durability is that this unit is consistent with Pelican’s other products. Very well designed. Something tells me this thing could survive a meteor impact.

I haven’t had much real world experience with it yet. I did put it through a little bit of stress testing–throwing it against walls, dropping it on floors, stuff of that nature. I haven’t once opened it yet to find the cards knocked out of their slots.

The only complaint I have is to be expected of such a durable unit: it’s quite large, probably about twice as tall and a quarter wider and thicker as a comparable capacity leather wallet would be. This is a natural trade off for build quality, though, and it’s once I can easily deal with.
Rating: 5 / 5

By Richmix on Mar 15, 2010

The pelican case is a must have item to protect your memory cards and irreplacable images from moisture and physical damage. I reccommend you buy two, one marked for empty cards and the other for cards that are full.
Rating: 5 / 5

By R. D. Haas on Mar 15, 2010

This is great case. Sturdy, sleek, and well made.

The only improvement that I can see which would make it more useful for me would be if it could hold more than 4 cards. Six would be ideal. Another reviewer suggested squeezing another couple in by stacking them which does work in a pinch, however, it is a tight fit and my concern is that I would crack the cards.

I guess I could simply buy another and have two, they’re cheap enough.
Rating: 4 / 5

By Theresa Saint on Mar 15, 2010

I love the case. It is a little heavy if you are thinking weight but over all I really like the look, feel and protective qualities of this item. I even bought a Pelican case for my CF cards!
Rating: 5 / 5

By R. McCluan on Mar 15, 2010