Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Akhil, I have a couple of Billingham bags, the 225 and the large 445 (I think). The latter one I use for my SLR system; it typically contains the R8, SL, plus assorted lenses, including the 400mm Telyt. It is big and heavy, and I only use it when driving. The 225 is smaller, I now use it for my medium format stuff: a Rollei TLR and a Fuji GSW. I also have an Alice which I no longer use. All bags wear very well, in fact hardly at all, as others have said. The do an excellent job of protecting your equipment but are not so easy to work out of if you are walking around a city, say. That is why I have largely switched to Domke satchels for this purpose, a small one for a couple of Ms plus 4 lenses and a larger one for the complete M outfit plus an R8 thrown in. In summary, they are nice bags, but you should really go to a dealer that has them in stock (like B&H) and handle them before buying. Nathan Akhil Lal wrote: > Hello Everyone, > I'm wondering if there are any long-term users of these bags out there > ? I'm interested in getting one and wonder how well they wear. > All feedback is greatly appreciated. > TIA and Regards, > Akhil - -- Nathan Wajsman Herrliberg (ZH), Switzerland e-mail: wajsman@webshuttle.ch General photo site: http://belgiangator.tripod.com/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/