[LargeFormat] LF Camera Case

[Clive Warren]

At 12:38 09/01/01 -0800, Paul and Paula Butzi wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: Philip <pjmccourt@ameritech.net>
>
> > I built a 8x10 monorail camera and was wondering what type of case's or
> > trunks that everyone uses to haul there equipment around. Now that my
>snip
>
>LowePro make a series of soft-side cases with interior dividers called
>the Omni series.  My 4x5 gear all fits into a model called, if I recall 
>correctly,
>an Omni-Trekker, which has a detachable backpack harness of sorts, as
>well as a over the shoulder strap.  All my 4x5 gear fits inside - Linhof
>Technikardan 45s, five lenses, meter, filters, loupe, and a box for a pile
>of Readyloads/quickloads and holder, along with all the other miscellany.
>
>The nice thing about the Omni series of bags (I also own one for
>35mm gear) is that they are sized to fit exactly into appropriately
>sized Pelican hard cases.  Pelican cases are basically completely
>indestructible, so if you put the LowePro bag inside one, the gear
>is well protected.
>
>For working close to the car, I take the harness off and just use
>the shoulder strap.
>
>-Paul

Have recently been using a LowePro bag for a borrowed digital camera and 
was very impressed with the quality of the bag and its design.

Now I know that there is some symbiosis between LowePro and Pelican, am 
very interested in the idea of replacing my current two bags with one bag 
and using a Pelican case. Had a few problems last year at Vegas when 
catching a connecting flight on a small aircraft - there was not enough 
room in the cabin for all the camera gear!  The Pelican cases are excellent 
- had a look at some on my last trip over. I guess the best way to buy such 
a set up would be to order it from the US and pick it up in the US on the 
next trip over.

Does anyone have recommendations for suppliers?

All the best,
                 Clive   http://www.f32.net
                         Large Format Travel and Stock Photography