From: Pam Niedermayer (pam_pine@cape.com)
Date: 05/31/01-10:37:36 AM Z
I also use the f/64 for backpacking, 4x5 for the moment, soon to be
8x10. For 4x5 I use the external pockets (4 of them) for film and
filters. It's a great pack.
Pam
Carl Weese wrote:
>
> There is a backpack suitable for 8x10 made by "f/64". It handles a
> Deardorff-style 8x10 camera with ease, though I don't know whether a B&J
> will fold up correctly. I carry the camera, three lenses including a
> gigantic 165mm Super Angulon, and three film holders, plus BTZS hood and
> accessories, without needing the detachable side pockets that came with it.
> The smaller J-series Ries tripod, while described as suitable for up to 5x7,
> is entirely adequate for 8x10 and 7x17.
>
> Speaking of which, after rummaging through many a camping supply store I
> found a light backpack with internal frame that would swallow my 7x17
> Kornona with lens attached, along with a couple film holders and
> hood.---Carl
> --
> web site with picture galleries
> and workshop information at:
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~cweese/
>...
-- Pamela G. Niedermayer Pinehill Softworks Inc. 600 W. 28th St., Suite 103 Austin, TX 78705 512-236-1677 http://www.pinehill.com
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