Which bag for a bloody huge camera

[Reschsmooth]

As per the other thread, I am having trouble finding a bag (ok, haven't really looked too hard) for my Cambo SCX. This is an image lifted from the Cambo site showing what it looks like. .

It is about 57cm long by 40cm high and 30cm wide. Whilst I can effectively dismantle it and lay it flat, I would like a case in which I can carry it largely intact and ready to rock and roll.

I had a look at the ThinkTank Logistics Manager, but the internal measurements appear a touch too small, at least as far as the width is concerned.

The means with which it is portable (roller, backpack, shoulder, etc.) is less of a concern compared to the need to have it securely in a case.

Any thoughts or ideas would be great.

[aim54x]

I would advise to have a look at the Magnum 200AW (may be too small), Magnum 400AW and the Magnum DV 4000AW

[Mr Darcy]

The box I made for my chainsaw should do the trick

[Reschsmooth]

I would advise to have a look at the Magnum 200AW (may be too small), Magnum 400AW and the Magnum DV 4000AW

Unfortunately, even the DV6500 is too small.

This one looks the goods but lacks easy portability.

[Murray Foote]

I have an Arca-Swiss monorail and six lenses for it, though I never used all lenses concurrently and haven't used the camera for some years. I store it inside a large leather box that I strapped to a golf trundler (aka caddy, I think) to carry around. I was also able to store in the box several lenses on mounting plates, six-sheet or two-sheet backs and the dark cloth. I also used a Quantum calculite meter which would be hanging round my neck and a Pentax spotmeter that I had a belt holster for. For bushwalking or travel in planes I have a Nagaoka field camera (which folds away to nothing).

[gstark]

For bushwalking or travel in planes I have a Nagaoka field camera (which folds away to nothing).

I miss my Nagaoka.

Sold it years ago. What a totally fun camera to use.

[sirhc55]

I’m sorry Patrick but someone had to say it - for a bloody big camera how about a bloody big bag

[robert]

Back when i was using large format (sadly sold the 8x10 calumet c1 about 3 years ago- lack of use), i used to put the speed graphic 4x5 in a normal large lowepro backpack. The 8x10 was not a field camera so needed to store rails and front/rear standards, lenses film holders etc...i ended up getting some foam from clark rubber and using a suitcase. Not overly elegant but i would carry it up to an hour from the car so at least functional. The tripod i used was also a heavy beast so youve got to be committed!

I guess it comes down to how much you will be walking/travelling with it- if need to walk some distance then some type of backpack (travel poack with full zip not rucksack) might be modified. if not i'd just customise a suitcase. As a left of field thought you might possibly use something like an old sewing machine case. (you can see my suggestions are of the budget variety!)

I wonder if carrying it intact might put too much stress on the rail mounts when carrying the bag sideways etc. I understand why you'd want to though...

Great to see you into all formats of film- i will end up doing it again- just not now with kids 1yo, 3yo and 6yo!

Robert

[aim54x]

I would advise to have a look at the Magnum 200AW (may be too small), Magnum 400AW and the Magnum DV 4000AW

Unfortunately, even the DV6500 is too small.

Bugger I dont remember it being that big.....i guess it is really tall when mounted onto the rail....

[Reschsmooth]

Back when i was using large format (sadly sold the 8x10 calumet c1 about 3 years ago- lack of use), i used to put the speed graphic 4x5 in a normal large lowepro backpack. The 8x10 was not a field camera so needed to store rails and front/rear standards, lenses film holders etc...i ended up getting some foam from clark rubber and using a suitcase. Not overly elegant but i would carry it up to an hour from the car so at least functional. The tripod i used was also a heavy beast so youve got to be committed!

I could try one of our roller suitcases, but feel they may also be too small. At this stage, I am unsure I will be hiking in the bush with it.

I guess it comes down to how much you will be walking/travelling with it- if need to walk some distance then some type of backpack (travel poack with full zip not rucksack) might be modified. if not i'd just customise a suitcase. As a left of field thought you might possibly use something like an old sewing machine case. (you can see my suggestions are of the budget variety!)

I also have a travel backpack that I was thinking may work, but am conscious of the comment below. I took the camera to a L&P and laid it in the boot - both standards moved a little bit en-route. I definitely will want something that doesn't put strain on the mechanism.

I wonder if carrying it intact might put too much stress on the rail mounts when carrying the bag sideways etc. I understand why you'd want to though...

Great to see you into all formats of film- i will end up doing it again- just not now with kids 1yo, 3yo and 6yo!

Don't let that be an excuse, my 5 year old made his own 'view camera'



Cameron - it is quite tall, from rail to top.

Robert[/quote]

[robert]

thats awesome!- my 6 yo loves walking round with an old Yashica TLR i dont use- just something about seeing things on a screen- as well as hassling us for iphone camera/ compact camera etc. Eventually got a cheap Aldi shock/waterproof camera for him.
Robert

[the foto fanatic]

Any thoughts or ideas would be great.

Hey Patrick

I'd look for a Sherpa!
Sir Edmund Hillary thought they were pretty good!

[Murray Foote]

I wonder if carrying it intact might put too much stress on the rail mounts when carrying the bag sideways etc. I understand why you'd want to though...

I used to carry my 5x4 monorail around intact in the leather box I mentioned earlier without any problems. Mind you, the Arca-Swiss is built like a tank.

Patrick, I suggest to take it around by car you just need a box of the right dimensions. Even a plastic box from a discount store, fitted out with appropriate padding and rails. If you want to go walking with a 5x4 you need a field camera.

[surenj]

Perhaps you can get the "Camera Armour" guys to make you a custom outfit?