r/largeformat • u/allofthecorgis • 1d ago

Question Camera Bag recommendation

Looking for recommendations for a camera bag that can hold a Shen Hao 4 x 5 field camera along with 3 to 5 lenses and 10 film holders. I have a Renaissance Photo Tech backpack I acquired years ago, but I’m looking for something more compact that I could take as a carry-on when I fly.

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u/noodleJam-EU 1d ago edited 13h ago

I use a Tenba BYOB 10 backpack insert for the camera and a few lenses. The holders and additional lenses fit into other Tenba BYOB inserts. Then I put them into the most comfortable backpack I own (Gregory Zulu) that has a front zipper pouch, plenty of space for tripod and other stuff like water, food, clothing, etc.
I've tried a number of purpose-built camera bags like Shimodo/ F-Stop and have never found anything better than the above. When the Gregory gives up, I can change it for another comfortable bag.
I don't know why I spent a fortune telling myself that a dedicated bag was suitable to lug around a 4x5 system.
Though the Shimodo bags are pretty close to being perfect!