Since I tend to carry my 8x10 away from the car a great distance, I find a front-loading pack to be very good...I like MEI...
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...=1#post1037798
Since I tend to carry my 8x10 away from the car a great distance, I find a front-loading pack to be very good...I like MEI...
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...=1#post1037798
I have a cheap camera backpack, about 15 Euros from a dutch dealer on german ebay. With all the inserts taken out, it fits my Eastman 2D perfectly. There is room for a spot meter and a cloth. The front compartment holds three film holders comfortably. If neccessary, I strap the extension rail to the outside. It works fine, even for longer hikes. I know I shouldn't, but I usually store the camera in the backpack.
Michael
I carry my 2D in an old carry-on suitcase that has wheels on it. It's not ideal, but it's adequate for my purposes.
My 2d in camera back pack with dividers taken out. Works perfect.
through a glass darkly...
For short distances like that I use a canvas tote "teacher bag" for my 8x10 camera. In the winter, I use a sled. For long trips in the woods, I prefer my 4x5 as tripod, film holders, etc.. all weight much less and take less space, and I can't enlarge 8x10 negatives.
Gator Bags work pretty well, about $45 for a 15x18x6.5" bag
Westen is reported to have said something like: "Anything more than 100 yards away from the car just isn't that interesting."
Drew Bedo
www.quietlightphoto.com
http://www.artsyhome.com/author/drew-bedo
There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!
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