[Leica] Camera bag.....

[red735i at verizon.net (Frank Filippone)]

We have gotten out of the way all those little and not so little medical
"things" that prevent one from traveling at a certain age.  Apropos that
travel, I wanted to find a camera bag for the Leica M6/M8/M9 or other
camera.  I usually find a Domke to be perfect for most of my needs.  But
hardly rainproof.  One body with lens, 2-3 lenses (50 F1.4, Tri Elmar, 75
Summarit, and WATE), space for a digital film wallet, place for batteries
and other accessories.  It must be waterproof.  Or at least, be rigged to be
waterproof.

 

Enter the Lowepro Stealth Reporter D300.  Wonderful bag.   Holds 3 or 4
lenses, 1 body with lens, a second body, if required, and lots of stuff. Has
a top carrying strap as well as a shoulder strap.   Fairly large for the
Leica, it held a bunch of other stuff, including on one occasion, a couple
of sandwiches.  Waterproof with its raincoat enabled.  Used it on our car
trip through the Dalmatian coast and Hawaii with 100% success.  And yes, the
raincoat was really needed a few times.

 

Then I decided, for our next trip, which will require quite a bit of travel
by train, not rental car, to carry the bag in a backpack.  That allows both
arms to be free to help SWMBO with her luggage, and not have the bag swing
from an arm.. Found a perfect backpack ( 1 large compartment, one smaller
compartment plus all the little cubbies backpacks are known for.  The D300
fit, almost.  It was a bit too big.  Backpacks only come in a few widths,
and this was one of the widest. 

 

Went looking for a slightly smaller bag, same other specs.  Found the
Lowepro Stealth Reporter D100.  Hold one body with lens, 2 more lenses, and
some stuff.  Same waterproofness.  Fits perfectly in the backpack.  3-4
lenses may fit for travel, but the dividers make it really tight for use.
Will not hold 2 sandwiches, it is a good fit for the 2 lens Leica outfit.

 

I heartily recommend these bags.. Light, fairly well padded, lots of
cubbies, secret compartment ( Get Smart style.. ), and has that raincoat.

 

Ordered our next overseas tickets.. 

 

Frank Filippone

Red735i at verizon.net