[rollei_list] Re: Benser and Lowepro Mini-magnum cases and others
- From: JMN * <retinaiiic@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:53:01 -0400
Has anyone had any experience with the M-1945 Cargo Field Pack(Korean War Era)
to pack equipment?
The bag measures 16"x6"x9".
It looks like an antecedent to the Domke bags!
John
From: azak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: [rollei_list] Re: Benser and Lowepro
Mini-magnum casesDate: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:29:57 -0400To:
rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yes, Lance, it is a Mini Magnum, but I got my first decades ago. Since then
there have been model changes, and I believe the current version is called Nova
Mini, and is a little different. The interior dimensions are almost identical.
It's a good bag. I have an earlier Nova Mini that is similar, sometimes used
with a Rollei if I want to cram in a few extras beyond my usual and customary,
but mostly it carries a 35 mm Nikon FM3a and a couple of lenses. However, it
has an exterior pocket and a flap that covers the front. There may also be a
retractable rain cover in the AW version. These are weatherproofing
improvements, no doubt, and the extra pocket can hold more stuff, but I prefer
the original because it is more compact and looks less like a camera case.
If you like, I can send you photos by e-mail.Allen Zak On Oct 24, 2007, at
5:47 PM, Choiliefan@xxxxxxx wrote:
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?LanceSelma, NC 27576~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 variouscamera
systems, it shared the same drawback with all cases of the erain that it was
heavy and stiff. There was always this alien piece of luggage bouncing on the
hip, especially troublesome in situations whereit was necessary to move fast.
I respected the Omnica but didn't likeit for that reason. Several other
options, including musette and gasmask bags, didn't protected the equipment
well enough.Domke changed all that with a pliable canvas construction,
affordingeasy access, protecting the equipment and conformable to the body.
Thedesign was at its best with an outfit that consisted of several 35 mmcamera
bodies (or digital equivalents), lenses and accessories, whichis what most PJs
carry, and it made obsolete the finely crafted butclumsy leather bags
previously considered best of breed. After morethan 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 hightech materials reinforced with
foam rubber. It is somewhat but not asflexible as canvas, offering a bit more
protection at less weight thanleather. My Rollei equipment fits perfectly into
a LowePro Mini-magnumbag as if it were custom made; 3.5F (with or without
prism), lensshade, yellow filter, + 1 Rolleinar, light meter, and film. I
proselytize on its behalf. ;-)Allen ZakOn 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>>>>>> =See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your
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