Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/06

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Subject: [Leica] The perfect M bag -- I've found it!
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 07:39:28 +0100

I have long been on a quest to find the perfect bag for my Leica M
outfit, which consists of two M6 bodies, one M3, and four lenses. I also
like to carry a small Sekonic light meter for the M3, sometimes the SF20
flash, some odds and ends, and of course film. Until now I have used the
Domke 803 satchel, which I have found very satisfying but just a tiny
bit too small. I have also tried the M-Classic bag, but I found it too
thin, with insufficient protection.

Now, however, I have the J-803 satchel, bought for $90 from Rich at the
Photo Village. This bag is a very tiny bit bigger than the regular 803,
but the main difference is in the many thoughtful touches that have been
added. For example, the back pocket now has a smoother surface less
likely to rub on clothes; there are small elastic pockets inside the
front pockets to hold really small items; there is a full length inner
pocket for papers etc. in addition to the outer one; and there is a
further zipped pocket on the inside of the flap. This is is simply the
perfect bag for my M outfit. I always carry two of the bodies with
lenses mounted, the other two lenses are stacked using two epoxied rear
caps, and the third body is in one of the front pockets without a lens.
The fit is tight but not too tight, and the bag is small and good
looking, so I can walk around with it all day.

When this bag wears out (highly unlikely given its sturdy build) I will
replace it with another one just like it. Highly recommended.

Nathan

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Nathan Wajsman
Herrliberg (ZH), Switzerland

e-mail: wajsman@webshuttle.ch

Photo-A-Week: http://www.wajsman.com/indexpaw.htm
General photo site: http://www.wajsman.com/index.htm



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