Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Everyone seems to love this F2 bag......I've got to see one! At 05:38 PM 6/30/98 -0400, you wrote: >Francesco... > >A few weeks ago I thought I needed a new bag and researched the market >pretty thoroughly. In the end I decided to update my 25-year-old Domke >F2. I purchased padded deviders, a handle, and strap pad. It is a great >bag. You can replace parts if they wear out... but they don't. > >Dave > >Francesco Sanfilippo wrote: > >> 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 >