Bag suggestion

Looking for a bag (either over-the-shoulder or backpack style) to hold a
Hasselblad kit. It'll need to hold one or two bodies, two A12 backs, three
lenses, 45 degree prism, possibly a winder, film, lightmeter, and have room
for a monopod to hang on. Oh, and if it has room for a couple of reflectors
that would be great too.

Ideas?

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Martin Francis http://www.sixbysix.co.uk
"Go not to Usenet for counsel, for it will say both no, and yes, and
no, and yes...."

Hi Martin,
You might want to consider the versatile LowePro MiniTrekker. It may look
small but extremely roomy. I find I can put in my Mamiya RZ Pro II, 3
lenses, 37mm fisheye, 50mm, 90mm with ease and still have room for the prizm
finder and 2 backs. Just nice for a day trip or even days. :-) You can also
use it as a carryon and compact enough to stick it on the top compartment of
the plane.

If you want bigger bags, the LowePro PhotoTrekker AW II looks pretty cool.
Check out their sites for more details.

http://www.lowepro.com

Hope this helps.
Regards,
- steve -

"Martin Francis" wrote in message
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Looking for a bag (either over-the-shoulder or backpack style) to hold a
Hasselblad kit. It'll need to hold one or two bodies, two A12 backs, three
lenses, 45 degree prism, possibly a winder, film, lightmeter, and have
room
for a monopod to hang on. Oh, and if it has room for a couple of
reflectors
that would be great too.

Ideas?

--
Martin Francis http://www.sixbysix.co.uk
"Go not to Usenet for counsel, for it will say both no, and yes, and
no, and yes...."

"Lourens Smak" wrote in message
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In article ,
"Martin Francis" wrote:

Looking for a bag (either over-the-shoulder or backpack style) to hold a
Hasselblad kit. It'll need to hold one or two bodies, two A12 backs,
three
lenses, 45 degree prism, possibly a winder, film, lightmeter, and have
room
for a monopod to hang on. Oh, and if it has room for a couple of
reflectors
that would be great too.

Ideas?

Billingham 445? The styling matches the Hasselblad's the best I think.
;-)
The 445 can be converted to a backpack with a simple add-on harness; not
a replacement for a real backpack, but a good solution for the
occasional hike. There's room in there for everything, and it can be
carried open (!) as well as closed. At first they look expensive, but
they last for ages...mine is about 12 years old and still in great
shape. A joy to own.


I have a 440 that is now 20 years old, and another younger Billingham. They
certainly do wear well, and I like the 'look'. However, these days I use
other things, mostly LowePro, more often, simply because of wear and tear
on - not the bags - but my back and shoulders...

I would recommend looking seriously at the Billinghams though, as a
'different' alternative.


Peter