Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan, I've found it too. ;-) Exactly my feelings. Thank you Rich ! May I add that on the J-803, the non-slip shoulder strap is detachable, and you can grab it by the leather-grip hand strap. More about it page 13 of the following "pdf" file. <http://www.tiffen.com/DomkeCatalog.pdf> I use my J-803 it with the1-Compartment Mini Insert (included) for two lenses attached together plus the optional 1-Compartment Standard Insert for the M6 + winder (or Rapidwinder plus grip) and a 90/2. It's big enough for the old big 90/2. And there is still room for the SF-20 in the main compartment. Or with the 3-Compartment Insert only, if I need more lenses. <http://www.saundersphoto.com/html/body_create.htm> It's also a great bag for a laptop. Lucien Nathan Wajsman wrote: > I have long been on a quest to find the perfect bag for my Leica M > outfit, which consists of two M6 bodies, one M3, and four lenses. I also > like to carry a small Sekonic light meter for the M3, sometimes the SF20 > flash, some odds and ends, and of course film. Until now I have used the > Domke 803 satchel, which I have found very satisfying but just a tiny > bit too small. I have also tried the M-Classic bag, but I found it too > thin, with insufficient protection. > > Now, however, I have the J-803 satchel, bought for $90 from Rich at the > Photo Village. This bag is a very tiny bit bigger than the regular 803, > but the main difference is in the many thoughtful touches that have been > added. For example, the back pocket now has a smoother surface less > likely to rub on clothes; there are small elastic pockets inside the > front pockets to hold really small items; there is a full length inner > pocket for papers etc. in addition to the outer one; and there is a > further zipped pocket on the inside of the flap. This is is simply the > perfect bag for my M outfit. I always carry two of the bodies with > lenses mounted, the other two lenses are stacked using two epoxied rear > caps, and the third body is in one of the front pockets without a lens. > The fit is tight but not too tight, and the bag is small and good > looking, so I can walk around with it all day. > > When this bag wears out (highly unlikely given its sturdy build) I will > replace it with another one just like it. Highly recommended. > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html