Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan Honemann wrote: > Since this is the first and only camera bag I've seen, I have a hard time > evaluating it--I can't compare it to anything else. It will do the job, but > I'm not all that thrilled with how it feels when carrying it. It is really > too much bag (size-wise, and I got the smallest size available) for my > needs. At twice the price of the Domke F-803, I'd have to say the latter is > the better value--without yet having seen the F-803, mind you. Based on the > descriptions I've read here and on their website, the 803 is slightly > smaller, has a briefcase style handle (the courierware bag has none), and > has more useful pockets. I could be wrong, but I believe the Domke inserts > are pouches which can be removed while retaining their contents. > My inclination is to return the Courierware bag and get the Domke. I'll be > interested to hear what others (who have seen other bags) have to say about > this one. Hi Dan I've just gone through the same bag hunt and was interested in M-Classic, Domke F-803 etc. In the end, I bought the Billingham Hadley which has a very good removable insert. You can take the insert out of the bag with all kit safely inside. It even has a bottom and a lid, all nicely padded. Sizewise, I've got two M's with 35mm and 135mm lenses plus two further lenses. There are two big front pockets for film, meter etc. They are available in three sizes and can be seen at :- www.billingham.co.uk This is now the third Billingham bag I've bought (the Hadley being the smallest). The oldest is about twenty years old, regularly used and is still in excellent condition. I can't fault them, they keep the rain out and protect gear well. Hope this helps, Paul.