Who carries a bag bellows and regular bellows

mark · Mar 23, 2008

at the same time?

I'm wondering because I just got a 90mm and want to use movements, but I find myself wanting to shoot 1:1 with a 150 as well.

I am using a sinar f-1 for this.

Dave Swinnard · Mar 23, 2008

With my old Sinar F I always carry both the regular and the bag bellows in the kit. I usually have the camera folded (as much as one can fold it) with the regular bellows in place and the bag unit "folded" and usually resting on top of the camera along with the dark cloth. When "unpacked" for use, the spare bellows stayed in the case along with other components not in current use.

It was never an inconvenience and I always have the right bellows with me.. I usually have the camera in an aluminum case but sometimes (when farther from the car) use a "backpack" type piece of soft luggage (with a home-made set of padded dividers to lend it some form when empty).

Dave

removed account4 · Mar 23, 2008

i always do.

jp80874 · Mar 23, 2008

I did the two years I shot a Technikardan 45. It was just part of my kit. It fit in a flat plastic container that slid in a pouch in my Tenba backpack.

John Powers

epatsellis · Mar 23, 2008

I do with my sinar kit, for my toyo, I made a set of bag bellows that allowed me to use up to a 210 as well, very convenient.

erie

Wilbur Wong · Mar 23, 2008

When I was using a Sinar F I always carried both. The bag was always attached to the rear standard with both standards folded down in my pack. I used this with lenses from 65mm to 300.

I moved to a Linhof Master Technika a few years ago specifically to reduce what I carried with my camera, but the Sinar had served me well for over 20 years.

Wilbur Wong · Mar 23, 2008

I reread your post, I regularly used my 135mm with the bag bellows. For that matter a 210 is usable with the bag bellows but not for close focus.

jd callow · Mar 23, 2008

I do.

epatsellis · Mar 23, 2008

Wilbur Wong said:
When I was using a Sinar F I always carried both. The bag was always attached to the rear standard with both standards folded down in my pack. I used this with lenses from 65mm to 300.

I moved to a Linhof Master Technika a few years ago specifically to reduce what I carried with my camera, but the Sinar had served me well for over 20 years.

Mine tends to be attached to the back of my Sinar P lately, behind the ground glass makes an excellent hood for composition and rough focus.

erie

hec · Mar 25, 2008

I do, it is always in the camera case (Cambo 45 SC).

RobC · Mar 25, 2008

Technikardan. I do, but rarely use it.

Soeren · Mar 25, 2008

I would if I had room for both in my bag.
Kind regards

Tom Duffy · Mar 25, 2008

For my Sinar P2, I use both simultaneously. Usually the normal bellows in the normal place and the wide angle bellows as the viewer, with eyepiece attachment in lieu of the dark cloth. Way better viewing than a dark cloth. If I need extreme movements, I reverse the two bellows and there I am!

Don Dudenbostel · Mar 25, 2008

I always carry it with my Sinar Norma if I carry a wide angle lens. Also carry one with my Canham.

junqbox · Mar 26, 2008

I've started to ever since I needed it for a shot and didn't have it with me. Small inconvenience really.

Cheers,
Brett

Philippe-Georges · Mar 26, 2008

I do for the Linhof Technikatdan GT 45, and use it up to 150 mm.

mark · Mar 26, 2008

How about that. My first thought was "Carrying two bellows has to be a PIA." My second thought was "No one really does this right" Well apparently I need to eat crow.

Thanks folks. I guess I won't worry about it. I liked the idea of using it as a focus hood when not in use. Pretty clever idea.

vet173 · Mar 29, 2008

I always have both for my Wisner.

gordrob · Mar 29, 2008

I have a Plaubel Peco Profia in a Linhof metal case. It allows me to pack a bag bellows and short rail, a long rail with an extension and two regular bellows with a mid support piece. Haven't used the double bellows much but it goes out to about a meter in length. Lenses go in a separate case. Not built for back packing unless you have a sherpa.

Gord

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