Reccomendations for 4x5 kit Bag

[adam satushek]

I really like Think Tank's airport series of bags for large format. I have an Airport Acceleration V2 that holds my Sinar F, rail clamp, 30 inches of rail, 6 lenses, 15 holders, bag bellows, extra standard bellows and extra front standard for lens shade, spot meter and releases and loupes. Its and odd rectangular shape and may not be great for hiking long distances, but if I take the stuff out of the front pouch it is international airline carry on size which is important for me....i just hope they never weigh it.

As an aside, I also carry my 8x10 Sinar F in an older Think Tank Airport Addicted, and 4 film holders fit perfectly in what is supposed to be a laptop compartment.

Not sure if its been mentioned before....but I highly recommend getting a 6 inch rail extension if you are going to pack a Sinar. You can slide both standards and rail cushion on it and makes for a fairly compact setup.

[Ari]

Tenba makes such cases; otherwise, you'd have to search eBay to find one.
I had to search for 2 months before I chanced upon mine.

[Leigh]

I use the f.64 BPX backpack to hold my Zone VI 4x5 along with a dozen lenses
plus various filters and accessories. It works great. I'll post a pic shortly.

It comes with two film holder pouches, each accommodating six holders.
These are detachable with long straps so you can hang them around your neck.
You can buy extra pouches.

The internal vertical pockets (two on each side) will each hold two film holders, for a total of eight inside.
I use those pockets to hold filters, lens shades, and similar accessories.

Only $200 at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Backpack.html

- Leigh

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[adam satushek]

Here are some images of the 4x5 kit I described above. Please excuse the cats. In the exploded view I tried to place the gear in the general location is lies in the bag. Another note, using smaller lens boards (im using Canham) and an adapter (in using SK Grimes) makes packing a Sinar much easier than the standard Sinar boards.

Hope that helps!