Product Description

The CANON HC-4100 System Case holds the GL2 or GL1 digital camcorders, with a lens hood and a battery pack attached. Additional space is provided for extra battery packs, MiniDV cassettes, the WD-58H Wide Converter (sold separately), etc.

Product Details

• Brand: Canon
• Model: 4100
• Dimensions: 8.30" h x 13.70" w x 15.90" l, 15.00 pounds

Features

• Re-inforced metal construction
• Locking buckle-style closure
• Case can accomodate camera with battery pack and lens hood attached
• Extra room for accessories
• Canon logo accent

From the Manufacturer
Case holds the GL2 with a lens hood and a battery pack attached. There is also enough room to store additional battery packs, MiniDV cassettes and the WD-58H wide-converter, etc.

Models:
GL2, GL1

Customer Reviews

Basic and as inexpensive as they get
Unfortunately, if you need a ruggedized case, this is as inexpensive as they come. If you want a truly ruggedized case for professional use, this is not it. If you use a quick release tripod attachment the camera does not fit in the case.
It is quite effective for storing all of your cabling, power supply, tapes, and a few other accessories. And, let's face it, if you shelled out for the GL-2 you are going to want to protect it.
If you truly need a well protected camera and intend to use a Bogen quick release mount, and are lugging this thing all over heck and back, get a custom cut case. Otherwise, this is a great deal at the price, and very sexy.

Beautiful but fatally flawed.
This case is sexy and very professional-looking. It is obviously rugged and well-constructed. But just a few minutes ago, the shoulder strap slipped through the hitch system, and the case (and expensive camera therein) slammed onto the pavement.

When I first got this case, I had noticed the ridiculous attachment of the strap (relies on friction, expecting slippery nylon webbing to grip to itself... stupid) and wondered if I should do something about it.

Other complaints - the "swivels" that connect the strap to the box - don't swivel. So the strap gets all munged up and twisted. Very annoying.

Lastly, with a quick-release tripod plate (Bogen/Manfrotto in my case) left on the camera - the case won't close! STUPID. Even a thinner plate (not that I've seen one) wouldn't work - the fit is so designed. Maybe carving out one of the rigid foam supports in the lid will fix this.

Anyway - I think you'd be better off cutting custom foam for an excellent Pelican case (also readily available on Amazon.com).

The Canon case is a very pretty thing, and will give your rig a very professional look, if that's most important to you. But a Pelican would likely survive a drop out of a car on the freeway... no way this thing would.