john_herim

<p>Gregory,<br>

You may have already found out your answer by now (8 months later), but Walmart still does send out service. I know...because I just picked up my developed and printed Fuji Pro 160S (C-41) from them during my lunch break.</p>

The Dakine Sequence Backpack I mentioned above, opens from the rear only. Or at least to main compartment which holds the gear.

I was in the same predicament, though my trip isn't for a few more months. Anyhow I only ever thought about buying a camera backpack made by camera bag manufacturers (Lowepro, Think Tank etc.) , until I found out that Snow Boarding/Skateboard apparel companies make them as well. I decided to get a <a href="http://www.dakine.com/sport-packs/photo/sequence/">Dakine Sequence Camera Backpack</a> It was more practical for me, since I wanted a pack to carry a sweater and some knick knacks. Not to mention, it won't cost me an arm and leg, and I can use that money on buying more film.

There's a review of <a href="http://www.wigglesworld.klebos.com/sports/snowboard/reviews/dakine/index.asp ">the bag here</a>

With the endless threads about "What's a good MF camera for a beginner," questions, there are now endless threads of "Can the moderators create a link for what is the best MF camera for a newbie thread?" Be proactive and create one yourself (geocities, photo.net , wherever), rather than waiting/begging for a link. The endless threads of what camera to buy, never bothers me. As time goes on, it's nice to see that there are still 1 million different answers for the 1 same question. You also get to see how the posts change from those of at first praised their Yashicamat, then two years later condemn it-

my two cents.

I experienced the exact similar issue when I had my Polaroid back. But yes I concur with the response to do a consistent and quick pull. Also any angle other than the straight pull, will most likely rip the tab-