Re: [Leica] Re: Classic M Bag

["Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>]

I have indicated before that I use a messenger type bag with the type of
material found in those made by quality luggage manufacturers.

I am using two different brands one purchased for $14 and on for $15.   I
use one for LTMs and one for Ms.

In the M bag I am using a Domke three compartment insert and carrying in
the main portion two M bodies each with 50mm lenses, a 135mm lens, a 90mm
lens, a Noctilux, a 35mm lens, a bean bag and a light meter.

In the fold over flap I carry lens shades, film, LTM to M converters and a
lens brush.   The bag has space left but I don't want to add more weight.

In the LTM bag I carry a similar load.  I will be buying a two compartment
Domke insert for it.

My shoe repair provider has stitched a suede leather on the straps which
retards their tendency to slip from my shoulder.

A friend of mine, long since retired from press photography advocates
carrying equipment in carriers which don't hint of the value of the
contents.   My messenger bags look neat, are comfortable to carry,  hold
everything I want to include and do not appear to be carrying valuable
contents.

Roland Smith
roland@dnai.com

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Unsworth" <steve.unsworth@Bigfoot.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 8:17 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Classic M Bag


> I don't bother with a specialised case, I just use a 25 litre rucksack
(cost
> about 12 UKP). The lenses go in a small padded bag intended for a compact
> camera and the M6 goes around my neck. I can always put the camera in the
> rucksack if necessary.
>
> The rucksack still has plenty of space for anything bought along the way
> (books etc.).
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Rodgers,
> David
> Sent: 10 January 2001 01:31
> To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'
> Subject: [Leica] Re: Classic M Bag
>
>
> FWIW, the best way to transport the M is to use no bag at all. Over the
> years I've learned that bags just get in the way with the M system (I
still
> use them with SLR gear).
>
> Transporting is indeed an issue. On a plane, I'll put the body and lenses
in
> whatever hand luggage I'm carrying. But whenever possible I have the body
> and one lens slung around my neck. The beauty of the M system is that it's
> always at the ready.
>
> I don't mean this to poke fun. I tried toting around bags for years. Never
> found one that was perfect, or as good as none at all. It was tough to
wean
> myself of always toting around the latest and best bag. But I've found
that
> the less I carry, the better I photograph.
>
> Dave
>
>