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Sheldon, just want to get your opinion on this. Based on the following setup, which insert should I get? Large or Medium:I'll add a +1 for the f-stop bags as well. I use the Tilopa with a Large internal camera unit (ICU) to hold my RZ67 kit. With a smaller insert you could pack quite a bit of non-photo gear along as well.
Here's a couple pics of my kit in the bag.
I might lean towards the Loka with that amount of gear. The Tilopa is a full size backpack with lots of room, you might be more comfortable with the smaller profile Loka. Good comparison pics here:Sheldon, just want to get your opinion on this. Based on the following setup, which insert should I get? Large or Medium:
503CXi
501cm
50mm cfi
150mm cf
2 film backs
P25 + batteries and charger
misc filters and film (15 rolls)
What do you think? Will Loka suffice or a Tilopa?
Not sure if it's even available in this side of the planet.Beware, though, the Loka was "shipping in 4 weeks" for 6 months. I don't know how long you'd have to wait for one. I ended up with the Tilopa because it was available. I'm not sorry, but it is probably larger than I really needed. The Loka looks perfect for a large, but not debilitating, amount of gear.
--Matt
I think bag makers start with space limitations (like airline regulations) and then design bags. They are customizable enough so that they can be used for dslr or mf or whatever.Let's face it. Bag makers don't really think about us medium format users when designing their bags.
That said, anybody with a nice bag to recommend for Hasselblad 500 series user who plans to travel overseas for shoots?
And your sweating and shortness of breath has not tipped off the TSA agents?I've carried on the Tilopa on US flights before. I even had it loaded to the gills, 1Ds III + 5 or 6 L series lenses, Elinchrom Quadra pack and head and a laptop. Darn thing weighed around 45lbs. I just kept it on my back and acted like it wasn't heavy. I even got it onto a mid sized commuter plane too.