Transporting LF Lenses

[orto]

Big and heavy lenses mounted on boards should be hold in their padded (foam) cases supported under their bodies, not the board. Especially if the lens is supported by the board in its (lens') vertical position. If not, any knocks on the lens puts the fine thread of the mounting ring under tension that could, in some cases, not be healthy.

[Deckled Edge]

I use the fishpond Stowaway reel case it holds 5 of my lenses on 4X4 lens boards and 8 4X5 film holders.

Allen

I bookmarked this. Thanks!!

[reggie]

For my big heavy lenses (for my 12x20) I keep them on the lensboard(!) and I carry them in a stout Pelican case (one case holds at lest 3 lenses). For my 8x10, I also keep them on lensboards and I put them in pouches attached to my f64 backpack and I wrap them in lens wraps cloths. I usually carry a Cooke XVa and one or two other lenses so the weight isn't too great for the 8x10.

-R

[michael9793]

Okay,
I use Photobackbackers cases in the pack ( he is a sponsor so check it out ) I make my boards, router drill press and hardwood plywood, black spray paint and in an hour I can make a 6 or 7. carry 5 lens in my 4x5 pack and 3 in my 8x0 one which is triple convertable.

mike

[mark]

This might work too
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults

[jeroldharter]

I keep the lenses on the boards with cable release attached.. I have the Photobackpacker pack and lens cases which are excellent.

Someone mentioned Gnass products. I have a couple for their film holder cases which are excellent. However, I ordered a focusing cloth from Gnass in September 2007. They charged my credit card, never sent the product, and have not responded to my email. The last I looked at the website, it appeared defunct.

For other purposes I have a large Pelican case on wheels that holds everything with padded dividers.

[jgjbowen]

Ted Harris was always looking for interesting photographic uses of non-photography cases. Ted turned me on to an Orvis Reel Case. This case is nearly identical to the Stowaway Reel case mentioned above. All of my lenses are mounted in modern copal shutters and mounted on 4x4 boards. I use reducing boards so all of my LF and ULF cameras accept the 4x4 boards. I can carry 8 lenses on boards in this case. It also has some nylon mesh pockets that I use to carry extra cable releases, maps, reciprocity tables etc.

All in all a great case. I purchased a second case that I use to carry other photography gear in.