[rollei_list] Re: Benser and Lowepro Mini-magnum cases

Here it is at B&H:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/32130-REG/Lowepro_2005010_Mini_Mag_AW_
Camera.html

 

One can find this and other LowePro bags on ebay at significant savings.

 

 

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From: rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Choiliefan@xxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:48 PM
To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Benser and Lowepro Mini-magnum cases

 

Allen:

Are you sure the case is a Lowepro Mini-Magnum?  

Searched B&H and Adorama and came up with several cases but no Mini-magnum.

I want one!
Have a link?

Lance

Selma, NC 27576
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In a message dated 10/24/2007 9:10:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
azak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

While the Omnica was well made and cleverly customized for various 
camera systems, it shared the same drawback with all cases of the era 
in that it was heavy and stiff.  There was always this alien piece of 
luggage bouncing on the hip, especially troublesome in situations where 
it was necessary to move fast.  I respected the Omnica but didn't like 
it for that reason.  Several other options, including musette and gas 
mask bags, didn't protected the equipment well enough.

Domke changed all that with a pliable canvas construction,  affording 
easy access, protecting the equipment and conformable to the body.  The 
design was at its best with an outfit that consisted of several 35 mm 
camera bodies (or digital equivalents), lenses and accessories, which 
is what most PJs carry, and it made obsolete the finely crafted but 
clumsy leather bags previously considered best of breed.  After more 
than 3 decades of use, I still find it an ideal carriage for most of my 
"serious" photography.

Rolleiography is another matter.  Soft canvas doesn't seem a good fit 
for MF equipment, but I find joy with lightweight nylon and other high 
tech materials reinforced with foam rubber.  It is somewhat but not as 
flexible as canvas, offering a bit more protection at less weight than 
leather.  My Rollei equipment fits perfectly into a LowePro Mini-magnum 
bag as if it were custom made; 3.5F (with or without prism), lens 
shade, yellow filter, + 1 Rolleinar, light meter, and film.  I 
proselytize on its behalf.  ;-)

Allen Zak

On Oct 23, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Jerry Laderberg wrote:

> I always thought a great case to work out of in the 1950/60's was the 
> Omnica.
>
>> ----- Original Message -----

>> From: Allen Zak
>> To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:10 PM
>> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: e: speaking of war photography
>>
>>
>> Several years later, he hooked up with Leica, during which time he 
>> designed the Benser case for M and accessories. It was good for 
>> transporting gear, not so much for actually working out of it. IMHO, 
>> there wasn't a decent carryall until Domke came up with one in the 
>> late 60s. However, I'm sure a Benser would be a good collectable.
>>
>> Allen Zak
>>
>>>>   =





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