Padded backpack insert to fit a Hasselblad 501CM and 2 lenses?

Kodachromeguy · Nov 30, 2023

Hi, have any of you used a padded backpack insert with a modest medium format kit? Some of these inserts are reasonable cost (at least via eBay in USA). The photos show them with dslr kits.

I also considered a purpose-designed camera backpack, but many of them resemble a hard rectangle lump, and many have the "I am a camera dweeb, here is my serious kit" look.

Any recommendations? Thanks!

Sirius Glass · Nov 30, 2023

I prefer using a top loading camera backpack. I am using an old model Tamrac camera backpack with moveable separators, but it is an old old model so you are best off seeing what is available and works for you. I like a backpack with a waist strap, but other do not.

Alan9940 · Nov 30, 2023

Take a look at the camera cubes from Peak Design. They offer many different sizes and, in my opinion, their design of the interior divider panels is ingenious; best I've ever seen. Note: comment based on the v2 series of these bags.

Chuck1 · Nov 30, 2023

Tenba byobs, you could take 1 or 2 ......
I don't have a Hasselblad.....

Pieter12 · Nov 30, 2023

MindShift backpacks from ThinkTank. I have the Backlight 26L and it fits my medium format gear just fine. Also, the WANDRD packs with a photo insert. Make sure there's room for the prism finder if you use one.

logan2z · Nov 30, 2023

I recently bought a Tenba Axis V2 16L Backpack and it fits my Hasselblad 500 C/M (with waist level finder), 50mm CF/T*, and 150mm CF/T* kit perfectly. Plenty of room left over for film, filters and other accessories. Great quality backpack for a reasonable price.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1714232-REG/tenba_637_752_axis_v2_16l_backpack.html

Kodachromeguy · Dec 2, 2023

Pieter12 said:
MindShift backpacks from ThinkTank. I have the Backlight 26L and it fits my medium format gear just fine. Also, the WANDRD packs with a photo insert. Make sure there's room for the prism finder if you use one.

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This is an awesome kit (and probably rather heavy). Thanks for posting your picture. I may order one of the Peak Design cubes. They are an interesting option.

Pieter12 · Dec 2, 2023

Kodachromeguy said:
This is an awesome kit (and probably rather heavy). Thanks for posting your picture. I may order one of the Peak Design cubes. They are an interesting option.

20 lbs?

Padded backpack insert to fit a Hasselblad 501CM and 2 lenses?

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