Re: [Leica] Camera Bags and packs

["Joe Codispoti" <joecodi@thegrid.net>]

Robert,

Temba makes an expandable briefcase-type that, with optional harness,
becomes a back pack. There are two insert configurations for this case: a
narrow one (comes standard) and a wide one which can be inserted by
unzipping the case to make it thicker. I will send you a scan privately of
the design and model number.

As for the dividers, buy closed-cell foam (also called etha foam) for your
project. In fact in sporting goods store you can find back packers mats
which are made of 13-15mm thick dense foam. Cut to suit and double the
bottom. You can glue that with 3M adhesives.

A presto,
Joseph




- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Camera Bags and packs


> I have a question.   I have not been able to find the perfect bag type
> method of carry as a traveler sight seeing.   I prefer a backpack since a
> camera bag carried on one shoulder restricts my arm movement.  I do not
like
> the front open designs preferring a top open.  A conventional day pack
seems
> to work for me but  it lacks padding.
>
> MY QUESTION:  Does anyone sell fabric covered foam approximately one-half
> inch thick in varying widths and lengths that could be used for lining the
> internal perimeter of the pack and creating divisions?
>
> BTW, I believe a daypack will attract less attention of thieves.
>
> Roland Smith
> roland@dnai.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Appleby and Susan Darlow <laintal@tin.it>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 3:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Camera Bag Recommendation
>
>
> > >>
> > Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 18:16:50 +1100
> > From: "Rick Dykstra" <rdandcb@cybermac.com.au>
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Camera Bag Recommendation
> >
> > This Domke F803 and Billinghom Alice shoot-out/discussion is useful.
> >
> > Could I invite users of these bags to describe what they can carry, for
M
> > and R systems.  And how they feel about the protection offered and
> > convenience of use.  I'd want to carry two M bodies, four lenses, an
SF20
> > flash and a few rolls of film.
> >
> > I'm currently using a Leica Universal Bag, and its a nice bag, but I
like
> > the idea of a satchel style bag, for its body hugging centre of gravity.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Rick (would have a ball with two bags) Dykstra
> > >>
> >
> > I used the Billingham Alice over the last year as my carry-around bag.
> It's
> > a great bag. The large front pocket is especially useful, carries around
> > ten rolls of film and other small items. The main body I used to carry
one
> > R body with lens, a single extra lens and a small hotshoe flash unit.
> > Anything more would be too much, I think. If you don't use flash much,
it
> > would just take two R bodies back to back with lenses (short lenses!).
My
> > only gripe with the bag is that it's too rigid; for instance, it won't
> > adapt to the shape of a body with motordrive. However it's extremely
well
> > made and nice to carry around. I'd recommend changing the strap
(surgery!)
> > for an Optech bag strap; much better grip and comfort. The Alice is
> > definitely my favourite bag. Just a shame I left it with a friend in
> Bombay!
> > I also have a Photo Hadley which has more capacity but is a bit too deep
> > for my taste. I _had_ one of their larger bags, but it was no good for
> > working out of - bad access to the central body and too many fiddly
> > closures. I got rid of it.
> > I don't think I'd recommend any of the Billinghams for working out of if
> > you need to change lenses frequently and want to carry all your gear
> > around. But if your camera lives on your shoulder and you have just film
> > and maybe an extra lens in the bag, either of these two is great. That's
> > just my style of working - I hate carryng loads of stuff around. If it
> > wasn't for the fact of needing to carry film and a flash, I'd never
carry
> a
> > bag.
> > One thing about Billingham which may justify their high prices is that
> > their bags are genuinely weather proof and last for ever. I used the
Alice
> > throughout the monsoon last year and never had any problem with it. The
> > Hadley has an even better flap design.
> > Bags - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. There's something
> > mighty necessary about them!
> > Rob.
> > Robert Appleby
> > V Bellentani 36
> > 41100 MO
> > Italy
> >
> > Tel: 0039 059 303436
> >
> >
>
>