Bag for medium format?

[DCB]

What do you carry your medium format equipment in?

I have a RZ ProII with a couple of lenses, etc. that I need something to carry it around in.

Thanks

Peace

 

[kiemchacsu]

I use billingham Hadley small that fit well a Leica M and a Rolleiflex.
In your case, I guess the Hadley Pro would manage the job easily

 

[Rob-F]

What do you carry your medium format equipment in?

I have a RZ ProII with a couple of lenses, etc. that I need something to carry it around in.

Thanks

Peace

Depending on how much space the "etc." takes up, maybe a Domke F2 or Domke F1x. I've been carrying Hasselblad gear in those for years. They have enough room for camera, film, extra backs, lenses, filters.

 

[Swift1]

I have a Domke F2, and it currently has in it,

Hasselblad 500c/m w/A12, WLF, and 80/2.8
Prism finder and focusing handle for Hasselblad
Bronica ETRSi w, 120 back, WLF, 75/2.8
135W back for Bronica
50/2.8 for Bronica
40/4 for Bronica
Pentax PC35AF-M
filters and film.

It's a really great bag.

 

[jim_jm]

Another vote for the Domke F2. I carry a Bronica SQ-A with 4 lenses, 2 extra backs, Gossen Luna-Pro or spot meter, and a ton of film easily. Padded inserts for the main compartment make it easily customizable. Padded where you need without a lot of extra bulk.

 

[benmacphoto]

Add another vote for the Domke F2.
I use it with Hasselblad gear and accessories, and there is still plenty of room.

 

[V-12]

What do you carry your medium format equipment in?

It depends how far you want to carry it. Carry it a long way in a shoulder bag and you'll end up walking with a curve in your spine, but a backpack or possibly better still a sling bag makes all the difference in putting the weight square on your body, and it makes it easier to carry more. I use a Think Tank 'Sling-O-Matic 20' for a Bronica outfit and being able to rotate the bag around from my back and make it a shoulder bag at my waist is the easiest thing in the world. Unfortunately Think Tank have recently discontinued this range, but they can still be found in dealers.

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[DCB]

Can you post pics of how your stuff is loaded in your bag?

My kit would likely be the RZ, 2 or 3 lenses (have a 110 and 65 now) 2 backs, hoods, film, filters. Not a lot of stuff but heavy stuff.

I am doing a lot of research trying to figure out what bag to get.

Peace

 

[Nokton48]

I went out yesterday with one of my Plaubel Makiflexes (about a bit bigger than RB67; see my avatar) and it easily fit in one on my Domke F2 bags, with extra stuff. A plus is that I think this one looks less like a camera bag. Could be anything in there.

I do use the Domke Postal Shoulder Pad because this stuff is heavy.
The side and end pockets will hold film backs and extra film plus whatever.
Bodies and lenses go in the main part of the bag. Usually I wrap the lenses to protect them.

 

[Godfrey]

For traveling with a full three lens, three back, Hassy 500CM plus SWC Kit, I have a Pelican rollaway hard case. I rarely use it anymore. Mostly, I carry just the SWC and that fits fine in the Billingham L2.

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[DCB]

The Domke F-2 looks nice but not much padding compared to most bags.

I have looked at the Think Tank 'Sling-O-Matic' just not sure of the sling thing, and there are not many "useable" pockets on it.

I was also looking at the Think Tank Urban Disguise 70 Pro V2.0. You can use it as a sling, shoulder bag and add the backpack attachment.

Thanks

Peace

 

[Swift1]

I also have an old LowePro Magnum 35 bag which I use for my Pentax 67 kit.

Inside I have,

67 body w/WLF and 105/2.4
200/4
90/2.5
45/4
Prism finder.
Hood for 105/2.4
Assortment of filters.

It's similar in size to the Domke F2, but with much better padding.

 

[summar]

I was lucky to find a secondhand LowePro Nova 4 bag cheap, about 12" L, 8" W, 8" D, good padding. This holds my Mamiya C330s TLR; 55-, 80- and 180mm lenses, 3 hoods, a prism finder, a Paramender, a light meter, assorted filters and other small accessories.
It's made of canvas colored 18% grey, which comes in handy.

 

[Paul Jenkin]

For any distance, a backpack style bag helps avoid back problems - especially if you're attaching a tripod. Shoulder bags are great for lighter kit but I've never enjoyed carrying my 'Blads in a shoulder bag for more than a mile or two.