Cambo case

[mdarnton]

I wonder if anyone has any great ideas for a Cambo carrying case. Mine came with a gigantic box that works, but it greatly oversized. I've been looking for the perfect, snug container, and think I know what it might be, but haven't found it. I think I'm wanting something like a suitcase, just big enough for the camera to sit on its side, collapsed in the middle of the rail. That would space ahead and behind of the lens and backfor accessories. I think the interior would need to be about 21"+ wide, around 16" front-to-back, and 11" high more or less.

I saw a rig on Ebay today that's very similar to what I envisioned, but I haven't seen this particular case before. It's this: Cambo in case. (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg5NzE=/z/3vgAAOxyBvZTSzV4/$_57.JPG) This is the right idea, but it looks like the camera has a short rail. Mine's 21".

Does anyone know of a easily obtained ready-made case, not necessarily Cambo or even camera, that would fit the description?

[Dan Fromm]

m, I have an official Cambo case and you're right, its enormous. The one you gave a link for seems pretty big too. The only more compact alternative I know is a suitcase slightly longer than the rail and somewhat higher than a standard. Remove the camera's bellows, rotate the standards 90 degrees so they and the rail are in the same plane and then, unless you have a great long rail, they'll take up little space and will leave room for accessories etc. Take off the tripod mounting block while you're at it.

[metalsmith]

I use Mycasebuilder.com for foam inserts, they have cases of any size you want also. or you could build a case, then have them cut the foam.

[NancyP]

Yes, the Calumet N case weighs as much or more than the camera, and takes up a sizable part of my car trunk. At least all of the other needed parts will fit (lenses, holders, cloth, etc, etc) in the odd spaces.

[mdarnton]

Mycasebuilder.....great start. Thanks! I bet there is a place that would make a custom box, too.

[metalsmith]

Have not found a case builder, the older I get the smaller and lighter I want. Years ago a guy near me would do a rifle case to your specs. Holy cow they were heavy!!

[mdarnton]

I'm liking Dan's idea of folding the thing, and am discovering lots of cool vintage suitcases exist. Maybe I will check a thrift store!

[Dan Fromm]

Michael, it isn't an idea, it is how Charlie Barringer kept and transported the SC-1 he gave me.

[jedrzej66]

I have a box which was made specially for my camera. But it is a monster 8x10. The case has four handles at the back and it is possible to establish them to the frame from the rucksack. Inside under the camera is a place for holders and other knick-knacks.
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[axs810]

Jedrzej66 - What are the dimensions of the case you have? That looks like a perfect case...I have a Cambo SC 8x10 and I've been trying to figure out a good transport case...how much did it set you back and where did you buy it from? :)

[jedrzej66]

Hi,
The case has outside dimensions: 24cm x 50cm x 83 cm. Built to the dimension - from 6 mm of the plywood with the special facing in the specialist Polish company. It is here: http://www.paco-cases.pl/!!paco-eng/pacoen.htm
I paid about 230 dollars. :p
Now I am waiting for the ordered frame -Tatonka Lastenkraxe.
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[AtlantaTerry]

I have three Cambo 4x5 monorail cameras. Until I found a used case actually made by Cambo, I tried cases by Sinar, etc. To my shock, the Cambo cameras were larger than the Sinar case would accept.

Yes, the "official" Cambo case for their 4x5 cameras is large, but as others have said there is lots of room inside for lenses and other accessories.