[Leica] OT -- Billingham Eventer

[Frank]

Too many bags? No way!

Thanks for the link, and commentary. 


Frank F. Farmer
Jackson, Mississippi 


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> On Feb 22, 2018, at 8:53 AM, Robert Baron via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Frank, to the best of my current recollection I had a Billingham Eventer
> and didn't use it because I found it too large and cumbersome.  I may have
> sold it to a member of the OKCLUG.  I do have a black Leica M combination
> bag such as Lluis mentions and I use it as a compact walk around bag on
> days I am walking around.  Like most photographers I have way too many bags
> but it is one I often reach for.
> 
> A resource for bag discussions is
> https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=195
> 
> I have ordered many bags from B&H because of their liberal return
> policy.....but then for some reason I rarely return them.
> 
> Current favorites include a black Domke that looks like a briefcase and can
> go to the office or courthouse, a Filson David Alan Harvey messenger style
> that carries more stuff and is very lightweight and a Fogg eFlat.  I had a
> Filson Harvey backpack but sold it because I didn't like the design (too
> deep!  on my back!) and it was painful on my aged spine.
> 
> --Bob Baron / Oklahoma City
> 
> On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 11:38 PM, Frank Farmer <
> frank at f3documentaryphotography.com> wrote:
> 
>> Ok, Team, my last bag question (and, unless you have a Billingham Eventer,
>> or have used one, please refrain):
>> 
>> I like the Eventer, too. It is, apparently, the Noctilux of camera bags.
>> Boy howdy is it more tan twice the price of a Hadley Pro. Question:
>> assuming you have one, other than the increased cost of materials, (love
>> the leather bottom), is it worth it? Also, are the inerds the same as the
>> Pro?
>> 
>> I’ve diligently searched for a video review of this bag. Or, photos of the
>> bag. Or, just a plain old review. Really, anything about the Eventer. Seems
>> like people are mum on it. Perhaps it is because folks know they can just
>> buy a Hadley Pro.
>> 
>> Just a last ditch query.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Frank F. Farmer
>> Jackson, Mississippi
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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