Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As I have stated in previous posts this is such a very subjective topic. I am a real camera bag psycho. My general reaction to all bags is that I don't like them. I have gone through Tamrac, Domke, Lowe, Billingham, Zero Halliburton and several no-names. The only bag that comes close to meeting my quality standards is the Domke F2LE Leather bag. The quality is exceptional and it's design is well thought out. The leather is firm enough to protect your equipment yet soft enough to mold against your hip when you are carrying it. The weight and the comfort make it one of the best that I have used. The interior configuration can be changed to meet individual needs. It has two straps. One is a very wide leather strap with a pad for the shoulder and a short small one that just fits over the top of the bag. This small strap makes it much easier to pick up and carry at arm length. I carry my R8, 28mm PC and 50mm with plenty of room leftover for film and other accessories. I plan an 80mm or 90mm lense in the near future and it will fit as well. The only problem with this bag is that you will have a difficult time finding it in the shops to inspect. This bag is a bargain at $239.00. Not that it makes any difference but this is the only bag that I own that attracts the attention of other photographers everytime I carry it. Highly recommended by the "Bag Nut". Bob Bedwell << The basic Domke design pads the individual compartments from one another, and between you and the gear, and this works very well indeed. I have fallen on this bag, dropped it,and whacked it into hard surfaces, yet my gear looks great! >>