Bag recommendation for a Mamiya 645 Pro Tl kit

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I have a Mamiya 645 Pro Tl with 3 lenses, motor grip and manual wind, AE prism and non metered pop up VF, 3 backs.
I know about bags for regular i.e. 35mm size cameras, but not for this sled.
Recommendations? Any specific for MF cameras? Not interested in back pack style bags.

TIA!
 
645/6x6 SLR's kind of call for a somewhat boxy bag, and the problem with those are the weight ends up away from your own center of gravity and pulls on your shoulder, not to mention being cumbersome and bumping into things and people. Considering it's an older rig and not horrendously expensive or fragile, the padding in a Domke should suffice, and those conform better to your hip. An F2 should fit the bill nicely. I used to carry my Hasselblad rig in one of those.
 
Eight years ago, I picked up the "Crumpler Company Embarrassment" camera bag (off of Craigslist). It is a very amazing bag for my 645 Pro (with Power Grip, AE Prism Finder and 80mm attached). It also has a compartment that has four slots for my four additional lenses. In addition it holds an ocean of film, as well as lots of other compartments. It is not a small bag, but is very manageable. It's similar to a messenger bag, but large (and fat), for over shoulder use. I still see them on EBAY.
 
Update, I needed a new laptop bag, and saw that Adorama had the Brenthaven BX2 Camera Messenger bag for $29.99 on clearance. From the pics (carried by the photographer in the model shot) it looked big.
It is really nicely made and fits my 14" HP laptop, plus Mamiya 645 TL Pro w/ AE head and 80mm lens attached, manual flip up head, power winder, manual winder, 2 backs, 2 extra inserts in their cases, 45mm lens, 150mm lens, lens hoods, batteries, film.
It comes with a rain cover and a tethered led light. Enter via top zip or unbuckling the quick release flap.


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