View Full Version : A good 8x10 film holder bag
David Hempenstall
10-Sep-2005, 16:14
Hello,
Just thought I'd let you all know about a good little bag for 8x10 holders.
Went down to a 'CompUSA' store today and found a Sony neoprene laptop sleeve for 15 inch models. It has a simple zip running around the edge and easily holds four double-darks. Snug with a little padding for protection.
Only US$25, so I thought it was a pretty decent buy.
Can't find it on their website, so I don't know how common they are.
D.
J. Wolfe
10-Sep-2005, 21:13
I like the "Aritic" coolers found in WalMart's sporting goods department. They'll hold a half dozen holders and have outside pockets for miscellany. At about $13, I like the price too.
Anyway, how many holders does the CompUSA product hold?
David Hempenstall
10-Sep-2005, 22:57
It holds four film holders.
I called them double-darks in the first post. A common term used in some countries.
This bag is a simple neoprene sleeve, no pockets on the outide etc. I slide it into the small pack with my Kodak. Nothing to hang up on when it is pulled out etc.
Living out of a backpack means that I wouldn't want to carry more holders.
I went into a Walmart for the first time today (I'm from Australia). I laughed at how HUGE that place was..... I couldn't find anything, just spent my time in there lost!
D.
Scott Rosenberg
11-Sep-2005, 03:29
here's another good option... it's got an eva molded shell for a bit of protection:
http://www.caselogic.com/eva_shuttle/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=44286
i plan to use one for my Arca 8x10 format kit and a second for holders.
Scott Rosenberg
11-Sep-2005, 03:31
or, one of these for holders:
http://www.caselogic.com/neoprene_notebook_computer_sleeve/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=44291
and this one for the format kit:
http://www.caselogic.com/eva_shuttle/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=44286
that should do nicely.
David Hempenstall
11-Sep-2005, 12:56
Scott,
that first case logic neoprene sleeve is almost identical to what I got.... and a better price.
D.
Mark Sawyer
12-Sep-2005, 11:50
BTW, you can now buy zip-lock bags for 8x10 holders on ebay :
http://cgi.ebay.com/How-do-you-keep-dust-dirt-from-your-8x10-holders_W0QQitemZ7545694861QQcategoryZ15248QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Only $10 + $6 shipping. Or you can buy them at the grocery store for $4.
I buy these, and they work well, but they only last a few outings per bag. Anyone found something better or longer-lasting for keeping dust out? (I have a nice insulated carrying bag, but in the dusty southwestern U.S., I like to double-bag.)
Chad Jarvis
12-Sep-2005, 14:03
Mark,
I use plain old white kitchen garbage bags to keep dust out. They don't last forever, but they're cheap and effective and are big enough to accomodate 11x14 holders.
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