Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'll go check them out today.......thanks! At 10:36 AM 6/30/98 +0000, you wrote: >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). >---------- >> 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 >> >> >