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Action Cases from England specialises in cases for camera equipment etc. For our action camera test, we were allowed to take the AC GP 4-6 GoPro Hero case. Here’s how it went…
More and more people go on vacation with a bunch of electronics. A photo camera, lenses, video camera, laptop, ipad , e-reader, etc. The value of the stuff that you take soon mounts up well above the standard coverage of a typical travel insurance. Especially when you’re gadget tester for Gadget Gear … Therefore, it is great to take in all a secure storage case.
Normally we use a multi-functional case but when you go with a lot of GoPro action cameras with model-specific accessories, it is so convenient to take thiscase for which the interior is custom made for six GoPro Hero’s.
The AC GP 4-6 was specially produced by Action Cases (exterior SKB Case, interior – high spec military grade foam). All Action Cases products are extremely robust. This particular case has a special snap closure. It’s so easy just to close with one hand in one swift movement and access. Thanks to the patented design. Other cases often have a closure that is also fine, but where you always need two hands. This is inconvenient if you have a camera in your hand. In addition, all Action Cases valve which protects against pressure differences. And the case is totally waterproof. Basically you take your belongings safely and during holidays, but also at home, the case is a good storage place for your expensive electronic stuff. Action Cases is a supplier of rugged cases for videographers and photographers seeking an affordable alternative to the benchmark in this category, Peli, since 2013. Better price of Action Cases is achieved eg by direct delivery via a webshop from England. http://www.action-cases.com
Action Cases’s main product line is SKB Cases who make specific cases for popular gadgets like the GoPro, but you can also find on the website specific cases for DJI Phantom drones, guitars, percussion, keyboards and of course, photo and film equipment. Our test kit is optimized for GoPro Hero cameras. Action Cases uses special foam with high density in which the shapes of the products are cut with a laser. The foam is very solid and will remain good for years. We have had other cases in the past where the foam after one month showed excessive wear.
In our case the old and new GoPro Hero fit. However, the silhouette does not follow the exact contours of the camera body, but the clamping devices reasonably well. In two boxes fit perfectly the Sony Action Cam and Contour. The Isaw Extreme looks looks very much like the GoPro Hero2, but only just fits in the box. With a knife and scissors, the foam easy to cut to size.
Below the top layer is in the trunk a more generic layer with four large boxes. We have our cables and mounts in storage. Our other borrowed cameras fit perfectly into these boxes. When you close the case you see two holes opposite each other out nicely for a lock to be able to do it through. Very handy if you leave the case in your hotel room.
Conclusion
Action Cases’s AC GP 4-6 makes pretty decent cases for a reasonable price. For those who want to store fewer cameras there are smaller solutions. The large suitcase GoPro including shipping costs around 200 Euros.
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