![]() ![]() Within the first few hours of the announcement, I preordered the pack along with a special ICU designed for the additional width. While the extra space wasn't entirely necessary for me, the extra width was important. With a few pieces of foam and by strategically positioning film holders around the camera, I could at least carefully carry the camera in the field, but it wasn't the perfect solution.Įarly this past summer, F-Stop announced the Shinn - an 80 liter pack that was 14 inches wide. My current Satori fit the camera, but was tight enough that I could not use an ICU and there was always a risk of damaging the bellows. When I bought my 8x10, my only hesitation with the Arca Swiss was how I was going to carry it in the field. Essentially, I had an ICU for every setup I could possibly imagine. ![]() These removable compartments allow the pack to be completely modular and customizable. Their revolutionary ICU (internal camera unit) system was also a huge step forward in my workflow. The only drawbacks I had were on long hikes, the suspension system was lacking enough that I would definitely feel the heavy load after a few miles. The internal frame and the option to open the back of the pack to gain access to the camera compartment was a huge leap forward in my workflow in the field. It was honestly the best camera pack I had ever owned. I had been using one of their older series packs called the Satori for several years with both my digital setup, my 4x5 setup, and my 6x17 setup. Recently, F-Stop Gear released a new line of their Mountain Series packs, including a new 80 liter pack called the Shinn. ![]()
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