Re: [Leica] which Billingham bag, please?

[Mark Kronquist <mak@teleport.com>]

Buy a Domke F2. I had horrible luck with my Billingham whereas Domkes
purchased at the same time are still in fine shape (the Webbing on my
Billingham disintegrated).
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> From: Francesco Sanfilippo <fls@5senses.com> 
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us 
> Subject: [Leica] which Billingham bag, please?
> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 10:01:28 -0700 
> 
>I am looking for the perfect bag to carry 2 M6 bodies
>and 4 lenses.  The lenses would be the 35/2 ASPH, 
>50/2, 75/1.4, and 90/2.  I also need a bit of room for
>maybe 6-8 rolls of film, a small Minolta light meter,
>a Lenspen, 2 ink pens, a small notepad, a few microfiber
>cloths, and a few other loose items.  I like my bags to
>be compartmentalized so that no metal rubs against metal.
>Everything needs to be very well padded, as this bag would go
>with me everywhere from the office to the beach to the 
>rainforest.  The bag would have a comfortable shoulder strap
>and would be resistant to the elements.  It would not be bulky
>or boxy.  No camera backpacks, but waist packs are acceptable.
>
>I currently have a Lowepro MiniTrekker, which was great during the
>Nikon F5 days, a Lowepro Sideline Shooter, which is great for ONE
>M6 and 3 lenses, and a Lowepro Compact AW, which is great for
>2 bodies and 4 lenses, but is a bit too big to carry EVERYWHERE.
>It is perfect for outdoor shoots and short-term carrying, but not for 
>all day trips.  I love Lowepro (extremely sturdy and not overly 
>luxurious), but I would be willing to venture into Billingham, Domke, 
>or Tamrac.  I have checked out many Billingham bags at my local 
>shop but they seem to be too floppy, not well padded, and the divider
>system sucks.  Anyone have recommendations?
>
>Francesco
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