I use a Sinar F 4x5 camera and am about to take it overseas. If absolutely nece ssary I could pack it in with my carry-on items, but that is not desirable! I c urrently use the camera with the wide angle bag bellows only, and have found I c an collapse it into a short package, on an extension rail. I have put an extra lens board over the ground glass (it clips into the film back piece perfectly an d a blank on the front standard. In other words, I am confident that the glass won't be broken by penetrating objects.
My question is, how strong is the glass in it's mounted position? Is it likely to survive inside a bag that is being tossed around by Bagage Manglers? If pack ed in clothing, would it survive these deceleration forces? I would be interest ed in hearing about real life adventures/misadventures relating to this question .
Thanks,
Brock
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