Bag for the Mamiya 6 / 7 ?

[samm]

Hi Guys,

Can any of you recommend a bag / case that is ideal for travelling that will fit the Mamiya 6 with its 3 lenses.

I am looking for the most compact bag / case available.

Cheers!
Samm

 

[JeffGreene]

M-classics Plug

M-classics Plug

I carry my M6 with all three lenses in an old black Leitz bag. It also holds my light meter and a Yashica 14e. It is surprisingly roomy, and very well-built. M-classics makes the bag now. Here's the link:

http://www.mclassics.com

 

[Finder]

I use MountainSmith lumbar packs (Tour and Daypack) with a padded insert.

 

[Niko]

I use the Lowepro Dryzone Rover -backpack.

The waterproof bottom-half takes easily M7II+43+80+150 set inside it with some film etc. The top half is not too big, but takes some spare clothes etc. for a few days trip.

I guess this is not your choice, samm, if you want the most compact case possible to store only the camera. But if you are like me and like to carry also some spare clothes (if it just happens that the day out turns out to be longer than planned) and valuables that i wouldn´t like to leave at the hotel, it´s a good choice. The Rover also protects the camera gear really well, imo.

I also use it when sometimes cycling with M7II, then i of course only have one lens with me, it´s not nice to carry a heavy backpack when cycling. You can also carry a tripod with the Rover, but in that case you´d better have some stuff in the top-half too. Otherwise it´s not that well balanced, and the tripod might bang on your head...

To make this backpack better i would like the lower half just a bit smaller and top half that much bigger.

Niko

 

[muihlinn]

I use several depending what I'm doing and carrying, no bag, domke F5xb, lowepro reporter 200 or magnum MF. I'm considering a backpack for those landscapes that require some rough trail walking.

 

[tomw]

I also use a lumbar pack, but the Marmot Highlander in my case (7ii + 4 lenses). I don't use a padded insert, though, but use colored lens wraps to separate the lenses from each other. I'm looking around for lens cases to replace the wraps, though. There's room in the pack for accessories, film and other travel gear, incl. water bottle pockets.

I've become disenchanted with the usual padded camera bags since they usually weigh too much, cost too much, are are too bulky, and aren't well suited to moving around.

 

[Fastshot]

The Domke F3X works very well for me. It will take the 6MF or M7 body, 3 lenses, a flash and lightmeter comfortably. Since the bag has no padding, I added a soft pad on the inside bottom to cushion the equipment if I set the bag down.

 

[samm]

http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=zing&itemnum=503-301

This is probably the most versatile neoprene ever-ready case you could find for your Mamiya 6.

It fits with any of the 50mm/80mm/150mm focal lengths perfectly and is a true ever-ready case.

You may be able to find a tubular old fashioned hard case made for vintage lenses - these are padded in the inside and can hold the remaining two focal lengths. It's an alternative to a shoulder bag, since it is then possible to throw the Mamiya 6 and lens case in a larger rucksack.

This is exactly what I am looking for! Thank you!!

Thanks to everyone else for there suggestions!

 

[Fitz]

These post were very helpful. I had an extra Zing 503-301 sitting on the shelf and it works with my 6MF and all 3 lenses. The 150mm with the hood on must be retracted, and the 75mm must be extended for best fit.

Saved money today, thanks!