So....is there a proprietary Deardorff Hernia Appliance?

[John Kasaian]

I've been playing with a new to me Deardorff camera case---a beautifully made very classy home for my V8---there is a compartment for everything and so far I've moved in the V8, a dozen film holders, three lenses mounted on boards, focusing cloth, loupe, filters & lens cleaning kit, light meter and a couple of cable releases.
And then I tried to pick it up.

Those old time Deardorff photographers must have been tough hombres!

[SergeiR]

Just use proper weight lifting technique.. ;)

[Daniel Stone]

That's the primary reason why I went to using a backpack + separate camera case :)

Even though I'm 24, I don't want a hernia!

-Dan

[John Kasaian]

That's the primary reason why I went to using a backpack + separate camera case :)

Even though I'm 24, I don't want a hernia!

-Dan
I'll still use my backpack, but the case is wonderful for keeping the 'dorff gear organized at home. I'm simply in awe of the idea of some pro lifting a fully loaded case into the trunk of a 1940 Packard though!

[Alan Gales]

John, that reminds me of when I helped my sister move a number of years ago. There was this humongous box that was left at the end of the move. It turns out that her roommate had filled it full of books. Maybe some dude out of a strong man competition might have been able to pick it up. I don't know but I don't think so.

[E. von Hoegh]

You could perhaps have one of these embroidered with the Deardorff logo - http://www.nulifemedical.com/store/pc/Hernia-Supports-c178.htm?gclid=CJqs0fTHxrECFYFo4Aods1MApw

[Bill_1856]

Ever see the film, "The Photographer," about Edward Weston?
And then, a little later, he needed hernia surgery on BOTH sides.
I think that you may be carrying hero worship too far.

[Sal Santamaura]

This is why Phillips Compact II cameras exist. :D

[Mark Sampson]

The 'proprietary Deardorff Hernia Appliance' is more commonly called a 'photo assistant'.

[John Kasaian]

You could perhaps have one of these embroidered with the Deardorff logo - http://www.nulifemedical.com/store/pc/Hernia-Supports-c178.htm?gclid=CJqs0fTHxrECFYFo4Aods1MApw

Hmmmm...I could sell these on ebay! I wonder how much the embroidery would add to the cost?

[David Karp]

Perhaps a forklift?

[E. von Hoegh]

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=engine+hoist&num=10&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=878&tbm=isch&tbnid=2-zPWLVw2Tp5_M:&imgrefurl=http://www.menintools.com/hydraulic/otc1815.html&docid=x6jmYmjapDfsJM&imgurl=http://www.menintools.com/images/otc1815.jpg&w=286&h=303&ei=kIsZUP6FFOjy0gHSw4G4BA&zoom=1

[Bill_1856]

Once you get the camera box up off the ground, then you've got to pick up the tripod with the other arm to balance the load. Ouch!

[David Lobato]

My wife plays pedal steel guitar, 50 pounds in its case. That, with a bass amp, and suitcase for the seat and other amp accessories, it's easily 100 pounds. I'm the roadie and have had enough trips through airports and car travels to know what heavy is. My V8 kit with 3 lenses and a dozen film holders is light in comparison. She has a double neck 12 string Sho-Bud that's 75 pounds all by itself. Ugh, at least like I'm not a piano mover.

Get a small folding Magna-Cart, that will help.