Feedback - Photobackpacker Cascade Film Holder Cases

[Photobackpacker]

I continue to manufacture small quantities of the Cascade film holder cases. As many of you know, this forum played a big roll in developing that product line. I have, however, never done a follow up on the durability, functionality and user input.

For those of you who have experience with these, I would appreciate your input with respect to improvements/changes.

All the best,

Photobackpacker
AKA Bruce

[Alan9940]

I enjoy using both the 4x5 and 8x10 cascade cases and my only nitpick is probably silly and, most likely, simply my ignorance in how to easily and properly get the case closed. I've found that when I have a full set of holders in the case (that is, each pocket filled) doing the close/cascade part is easy, but when I have a couple of empty pockets I find that the case doesn't "cascade" closed as I'd expect. Does this make sense? Any pointers would certainly be welcomed.

[Larry Gebhardt]

I have both 4x5 and 5x7 and I have no issues with them. They are holding up well and I am really glad I have them.

Maybe a larger area of the white label material for a few notes could be useful.

[Fred L]

The cascades work great for 4x5 up to 8x10. One thing I modded was to glue a wide strip of velcro so I could then write film type (written with white marker/pen) on the opposite strip. I could interchange the label depending on what film was loaded. If a strip about 2"x4" could be sewn to the cascade, that would be awesome. Other than that tweak, I've been very happy with them.

[Photobackpacker]

I enjoy using both the 4x5 and 8x10 cascade cases and my only nitpick is probably silly and, most likely, simply my ignorance in how to easily and properly get the case closed. I've found that when I have a full set of holders in the case (that is, each pocket filled) doing the close/cascade part is easy, but when I have a couple of empty pockets I find that the case doesn't "cascade" closed as I'd expect. Does this make sense? Any pointers would certainly be welcomed.

Interesting. I have always loaded each compartment. Have you considered a film holder-sized mat board for the empty pockets. You would save the weight but still have the needed stiffness to close the case as designed.

[Photobackpacker]

The cascades work great for 4x5 up to 8x10. One thing I modded was to glue a wide strip of velcro so I could then write film type (written with white marker/pen) on the opposite strip. I could interchange the label depending on what film was loaded. If a strip about 2"x4" could be sewn to the cascade, that would be awesome. Other than that tweak, I've been very happy with them.

Could you post a picture of your modification. My moddled old brain can't picture what you are describing.

[Alan9940]

Interesting. I have always loaded each compartment. Have you considered a film holder-sized mat board for the empty pockets. You would save the weight but still have the needed stiffness to close the case as designed.

Thanks for the suggestion, Bruce. I never thought about using something to provide stiffness. Definitely going to give it a try.

[munz6869]

I've been using the 4x5" ones for years and travelled all around Australia and the world with them - I just love them - they're like a film holder filing cabinet and I have no problems with them. The outer velcro on my older ones is getting a bit tired and I have had them unfurl on a windy day, but that's velcro. Lately I've been using 8x10" as well, and they're just as good. Another photographer commented last weekend that the 8x10" ones look like I'm carrying a folding solar panel around...

Marc!

[Photobackpacker]

I've been using the 4x5" ones for years and travelled all around Australia and the world with them - I just love them - they're like a film holder filing cabinet and I have no problems with them. The outer velcro on my older ones is getting a bit tired and I have had them unfurl on a windy day, but that's velcro. Lately I've been using 8x10" as well, and they're just as good. Another photographer commented last weekend that the 8x10" ones look like I'm carrying a folding solar panel around...

Marc!

Hi Marc:

Is it the velcro hook that is tired or the loop? The hook would be easily replaced. Not so the loop.

Bruce

[munz6869]

Good point - I'll check and report back...

Marc