Re: [Leica] Re: Classic M Bag

["Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>]

> I bought one of the Classic M bags and have to report that it's terrific! I
> recommend this bag without reservation. Seth Levine who makes these bags and
> who can be reached at pepe3@bellatlantic.net also makes a classic leather
> camera strap, 1/2 inch, black,sturdy leather that is of the  paint and
> lacquer preparation like in the old days. Simple rings at the ends and nickle
> slider and keeper. It is as close to the originalstraps of  the 40s, 50s, and
> 60s that can be found. Needless to say, I've ordered one of these as well.
> For those who are interested Seth told me that: "I used a bag like this in
> the 70s when I was in art school. Almost impossible to find in decent shape
> these days, so I redesigned it using the best materials and New England hand
> crafting ( They're made in a small shop near me in Boston). If you shoot
> Leicas in a fast photojournalist style, you will appreciate the inner pocket
> that suspends the camera on its side in a ready to grab position. I like it
> tons better than the well made but bloated Billingham bags. Those things are
> begging to be ripped off on the street and are basically too bulky and slow.
> I really don't want padding in my bag when I am shooting. This bag will
> accept Domke foam inserts, should you want to use one. I will sometimes
> travel ( car or plane) with an insert and then remove it when I am actually
> going out  to shoot ."
>
> It really is a totally cool  looking bag ; practical, chic, simplicity.
> Best to all, David MacIver
>

Yes, I agree. I have been using my Classic M bag for a year now and for my
type of photography it is excellent. The bag is very easy to work out of and
I can carry three M's in it with lenses and hoods in place. The lack of
padding is an advantage because without that padding your body does not look
like it has a gigantic tumour growing on your hip. With the softness of the
Classic M material it wraps itself around your body and is not bouncing
around like other bags. Picture of my Classic M at
http://www.streetphoto.net/index-tools.html

Steve
Annapolis