F.64 Extra Large Backpack for 4x5 (not 8x10) ?

[Tim Meisburger]

Well, I just won this new backpack on ebay for $105. I only bid $107 and didn't really expect to win, but I did. This is advertised as perfect for 8x10, but I wonder if anyone uses it for 4x5, specifically an Ebony 45s? If its not practical I guess I can resell it, but I had them ship it to my mother's house in Tucson and will not get to try it out till I get there on the 21st. What do you think?

[pierre506]

F64 is quite good for 8x10,even for 4x5, 5x7...
It's perfect if you wanna bring whole 4x5 system, including the camera, lenses, filters, holders, meter, shutter releases, focusing viewer, photo record...You can also hung up your tripod on it.

[Leigh]

I assume you mean the BPX ???
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Backpack.html

I have two of them. One carries the 8x10 Tachihara with two reducing backs and three lenses.
The camera is in the main section, the reducing backs in the front pouch, and the lenses up top.

The other carries a 4x5 Zone VI in the front pouch, about a dozen lenses and that many filters in the main section, and a whole bunch of incidentals in the top section.



The pack ships with two detachable pouches, each of which can hold six 4x5 film holders.
They're available separately: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...lm_Holder.html
There's room to mount four pouches, two on each side.

Both the pack and the pouches are available in either black or gray.

- Leigh

[Tim Meisburger]

Thanks Leigh and Pierre. I think I would carry the Ebony inside the main compartment. I only carry three lenses and one is mounted on the camera, so I should have room for everything in the main compartment. Do you strap the tripod on the side or top?

[Leigh]

I carry my tripod over my shoulder, since the Majestic is way too heavy to let the pack carry it.

I suppose you could strap a small one on the side. The top is curved (although it could be coerced flat).

- Leigh

[Jim Noel]

The only problem with that pack is so much can be carried in it it gets to be a burden.

[Leigh]

The only problem with that pack is so much can be carried in it it gets to be a burden.

"Burden" is very much a personal assessment.

If it's too heavy, use a lighter kit.

- Leigh

[Jim Becia]

I use my f64 for my 8x10 and really like it. It carries my Ebony 8x10, a 150, 210, 300, 450, and 600 (most of these lenses are fairly big) along with 4 holders, light meter, and other odds and ends. I find it comfortable, if there is such a thing. I can pretty much go all day hauling this. I do wish they had put a few more lash points on the pack. For 4x5, I would think this should easily handle your needs.

[Leigh]

The only problem with that pack is so much can be carried in it it gets to be a burden.

Don't blame the pack...

Blame the person who loaded it with too much stuff.

Universal mindset in 21st Century USA... blame the object rather than the person.

- Leigh

[mat4226]

This should work great for a 4x5 setup and then some. I haul around an 8x10 Tachihara with 150, 250, 360, and 480mm lenses, cables, filters, meter, loupe, and 8x10 holders just fine. When using the F64XL bag for 4x5, those accessory pockets perfectly fit 4x5 film holders, a real bonus!