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

Another vote for the Nova 3.  It is an excellent case with perfect fitting
spaces for camera, spot meter, filter/rolleinar case, film, and even a
perfectly sized pocket on the back for holding Airline tickets.  Durable
enough to still look new after a whole lot of use and with a comfortable
strap.
dp
I should go to work for them.

> By the way, check out the LowePro Nova 3 AW.  I have one for my
> Rolleiflex.
> The interior dimensions are almost identical to the Mini-Mag.
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> From: rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Kelley
> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:01 PM
> To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Benser and Lowepro Mini-magnum cases
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> Here it is at B&H:
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> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/32130-REG/Lowepro_2005010_Mini_Mag_AW_
> Camera.html
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> 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
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> Allen:
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> 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.
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> I want one!
> Have a link?
>
> Lance
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> 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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