b. edward sandifer Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I recently solved a problem I've had with finding an inexpensive case to carry my 8x10 film holders. I've been watching one type sold recurrently on the big auction site, but it was selling for pretty high prices. Then one evening I noticed the overall size of my XBox console was pretty close to the size of a stack of 8x10 holders. So I found a carry case on the web made for the XBox and ordered it out for $17 plus shipping. It came today and I fit five holders in the main part perfectly (maybe you could squeeze in a sixth). The zippered compartment on the front of the bag holds my dark cloth. The bag is well made of heavy fabric and has complete padding in the main compartment where the console would go. The ancillary front pocket looks like it is lined with a waterproof nylon. The web handle is permanently attached and runs beneath the main body of the bag for great support. Hopefully this idea might be of help to another large format shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco_buonocore Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Thank you, sir. Great solution to an otherwise stupidly expensive problem. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesus_blazquez Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 where do you can to buy online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_barlow Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I took an 8x10 film holder to Walmart and found an insulated picnic bag that fit it when I turned the holder sideways. It's by Arctic Zone, and you have to remove the hard plastic liner. It fits 12 8x10 holders, and I think was $11.99. I bought two, then went back with a holder and found a smaller one that fits 15 4x5 holders for $8.99. Be sure to take a holder to try them on for size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_ley Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I have been putting my 4x5 holders in two of these soft sided picnic coolers for about two years. One thing that I found (I am relatively new to Large format) is that they will collect dust. I noticed alot of dust specks on my negs. I now line the cases with very large (one gallon) size zip-locks and have noticed my dust problem drop dramaticly. I keep my holders in these zip-locks from when they are loaded until exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b. edward sandifer Posted April 9, 2005 Author Share Posted April 9, 2005 http://www.softwarey.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=3126 I just ordered another for long days in the field. You can, with a little effort fit six holders in the bag, but five holders fit in a much more civilized fashion. Edward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_banic1 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Target sells the XBox case for 30 dollars. XBox has a smaller version that would hold both 5X7 and 4X5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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