Re: [Leica] Camera Bag Recommendation - Part 2

[john <bosjohn@mediaone.net>]

Dave Richards wrote:
> 
> >This Domke F803 and Billinghom Alice shoot-out/discussion is useful.
> 
> This discussion has been enlightening and helpful.  I'm in a similar
> situation and also would like a recommendatin.
> 
> I will be doing some traveling this summer, a large part by air.  I'm
> looking for a bag that will comfortably carry the following: 2 M6 bodies, 4
> lenses, and a Metz 32 flash, plus assorted odds and ends like filters,
> cable release, tablepod, etc.  Film in bulk will be carried separately.
> 
> I have looked at various Billinghams.  Of the ones I was able to get my
> hands on the small Hadley was best except for the size.  I believe there is
> also a large Hadley.  I have a small Billingham, large enough for a body
> with lens plus another lens and some film.  It serves me well.
> 
> I also looked at some, but not all, Domkes.  In addition to being either
> much too big or a bit too small it seemed that they offered scant
> protection for expensive and somewhat fragile equipment.
> 
> In the protection department LowePro offered the best but I find some of
> their stuff tricky and difficult to get in to.
> 
> Any suggestions?
I have been using the Domke 108 for years and have never had any damage to my
equipment. I can carry two Leica M bodies, four lenses, a small flash, film,
two or three filters, cable release, and lens cloth. I glued two back caps
together so I can piggyback two lenses in the center compartment while leaving
the other two lenses on the camera bodies. The bag does not feel crowded with
this much in it. It hangs and carries well over the shoulder, the strap is
wide enough for comfort, but Domke offers an accessory shoulder pad that is
excellent. I have two of these bags on with a one compartment insert and the
other with a two compartment insert.  They have been in constant use for
nearly twelve years and are still strong and serviceable, though the canvas
looks a little faded. 
John