Calumet changing bag

[sirch]

Is back in stock at Wex, if anyone wants one.

Calumet Film Changing Room + Bag | Wex Photo Video

This self-contained film changing room sets up and collapses quickly and easily. Change camera film with confidence, wherever you are.

www.wexphotovideo.com

I've been on the look out for one of these for a while as they seem to be really good value compared to other pop-ups but they have been out of stock.

 

[Andysnap]

They work well but I buggered the zip on mine by using my innate heavy handed clumsiness.

 

[Asha]

Yes they do work well .
I have two, one in better condition than the other ( the second was unplanned , a bit like kids! )

They actually see little use now that I've got myself sorted with darkroom facilities as it is easier to load filmholders etc in the dark on a surface than inside a tent.

I'd be tempted to part with one but now that govt has ( to use Andy's terminology)' buggered' the system re purchases/ imports :banghead:, it could well prove cheaper , and most certainly easier , for you guys to purchase new locally than to adopt one of mine.

 

[RaglanSurf]

I’ve got one too, good bits of kit although they can get a little warm if you’ve got your mitts in them for a long time. Good value when compared to other options.

 

[PeterSpencer]

I have one. It works well and is so much more spacious than even a large changing bag. I agree thought that it feels a little fragile. Nowt wrong with mine so far, inshallah.

 

[Mr Badger]

Is anyone else of a similar age looking at that photo and thinking "Oh my god, they've killed Robby the Robot"?

 

[Peter B]

I agree that it feels slightly fragile, but my one is still going strong after 8 years or more, so that's a plus. It's quite big when it's open, so something to be aware of if you take it out in the field as I did with the Ilford Obscura.

 

[sirch]

Mine arrived today, haven't used it in anger but I did "try it on" and the arm holes were quite tight, I don't think I've got massive Popeye forearms. I'll see how it goes.

 

[Asha]

Mine arrived today, haven't used it in anger but I did "try it on" and the arm holes were quite tight, I don't think I've got massive Popeye forearms. I'll see how it goes.

Yes the arms are tight.
I have skinny arms but still the elastic bands are a tad snug if I pull them up too far.
Keeping the bands at wrist / lower forearm has never posed light entry issues for me personally....... have a play, I’m sure you find what is comfortable whilst being practical.

 

[Asha]

A word of advice when packing away into its zip sleeve.
When closing/ opening the zip, keep a finger on the underside ( inside) of the zipper to avoid the possibility of it catches and snagging the material otherwise you may end up with a light tight tent that ain’t light tight!

 

[Mr Badger]

Mine arrived today, haven't used it in anger but I did "try it on" and the arm holes were quite tight, I don't think I've got massive Popeye forearms. I'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the info; I think I'd better give one of those a miss then. I suppose they have to go for a tight fit to keep the light out.