folded sizes 8x10, 8x20?, 7x17? 14x17? 11x14, 16x20?

[bjames]

Hello large format field camera owners I am in the process of making a backpack for my 11x14 phillips horizontal only camera and Im wondering if others are interested in having a good quality backpack for their large cameras. I was hoping I could get dimensions of other peoples cameras folded up... length, width, and depth, including knobs, and what camera it is. Id also be interested in weight too. Im just curious if the pack I make might fit other cameras, and therefor be useful to others as well. 16x20 cameras Im sure would be too big, but who knows maybe if you are crazy enough to have one you might be crazy enough to want to carry it around?*smile* Thanks for the info
Brandon

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Brandon, welcome! I applaud your efforts. I have two hand built ULF cameras. My 8x20 is actually 14" x 23" x 5" and currently resides in my REI Mars backpack. The camera weight is about 14 lbs. It is similar to the old Korona panoramic cameras of the past.

My second is my hand built 11x14 which comes in at 18"x 19" x 6" and it weights 16 lbs. I pack this one in an old MEI backpack.

Both cameras are a snug fit and they get the job done. For me the problem has always been getting the right fit. I am 5'6" and 135lbs so when you get a pack big enough for the camera generally the belt adjustments are not enough. I guess the rest of the human race is more... well stout! Being able to adjust the pack and have a great suspension are two important factors. Hope this helps.

Jim

[bjames]

Thanks for the input Jim, are either of your packs external frame packs?

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Thanks for the input Jim, are either of your packs external frame packs?

No they are both internal. The MEI pack is the most comfortable of the two. It has a place to attach another pack to the outside to increase it's volume. The zippers are the best I've seen. It is a great compact pack.

Jim

[bjames]

Anyone else, Phillips, Canham owners, Deardorf, Wisner or other handmade cameras, I would love to hear from you, as I am just about to start the designing
Thanks
Brandon

[Gem Singer]

Keith Canham has published the dimensions of his cameras on his website.

[bjames]

Thanks I will check that out.

[John Powers]

Dick Phillips' specs for the 7x17 Explorer,
"Folded thickness (including knobs): 21.7" x 12.6" x 4.8""
However I carry mine mounted on the tripod in a Babyjogger.
At 69 I don't have the back for all the gear needed.

John

[Peter Spangenberg]

Folded 8x10 Deardorff specs can be found at this link:
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...eardorff3.jpeg

[mccormickstudio]

Folded Chamonix 8x10 model 810WWA-c is 4.5 x 12.75 x 13.25" (knobs on 13.25 dimension protrude to 14"). Weighs just over 8#.