[Leica] Camera bag.....

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

Domke now makes at least bag of this configuration not sure who came first I
saw Bill Cunningham out using one. They are like fat satchels.
One of them is the Domke J-2 Journalist Shoulder Bag  and cost $$189.99
twice what the Lowe pro cost.
http://tinyurl.com/bglmma7

Made of nylon (called ballistic) not canvas.
I'm starting to like the nylon.


Mark William Rabiner
Photography
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/


> From: Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net>
> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:04:54 -0800
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Camera bag.....
> 
> 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
> 
>  
> 
> 
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