Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/31

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Subject: [Leica] simple pouch recommendation for M body, one lens
From: firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)
Date: Sun Oct 31 23:17:26 2004
References: <5.1.0.14.2.20041031181222.045a0a60@postoffice.worldnet.att.net> <BAY19-DAV18vX125jy90001d8f9@hotmail.com>

On the waist band of the pack I wore a simple "Crumpler" bag: almost no 
padding, sort of triangular in shape, and when empty it is almost flat. 
Holds the M6 with lens, up to the X-pan with lens, very secure belt 
attachment tough material and "cheap".
On 01/11/2004, at 10:27 AM, eric wrote:

> hmmm - nice, but dimensions are bit too bulky.
> Padding is not needed. I am looking for something lightweight and 
> almost holster like.
>
> thanks for the link,
> Eric
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "William G. Lamb, III" 
> <lambroving@worldnet.att.net>
> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 6:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] simple pouch recommendation for M body, one lens
>
>
>>
>> Eric,
>>
>> Since you don't like Billingham, not sure this will do. Also very 
>> expensive, but quality on a par with your Leica. They will make it in 
>> black if you don't like the usual way it comes. Water-resistant and a 
>> front pouch for a filter, film, a microfibre cloth and brush if you 
>> want. Fits my MP with 35 ASPH and 12504 hood fitted. Takes mere 
>> seconds to pull out the camera to shoot and seems to give reasonable 
>> protection. <http://www.foggspecialistbags.com/xylophone.htm>
>>
>> William
>>
>> At 05:49 PM 10/31/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>> Starting to realize that my quest for the perfect bag is like my 
>>> wife shopping for shoes.
>>> Yes - I am man enough to admit, I am a bag fiend.
>>>
>>> I have been on a quest for the right 'pouch'.
>>> Should be small but able to hold one M7 with one lens attached (up 
>>> to width of 35 ASPH).
>>> I have been using a Lowepro 50AW which is certainly rugged- but can 
>>> be a bit too bulky for my purposes. It is a great all-weather, ready 
>>> to go camping pouch.
>>>
>>> Ideally it would be a smaller version of my Domke F-5XB - a great 
>>> bag unto itself for travel.
>>>
>>> Anyone bagaholics have a suggestion?
>>> And no, I am not into Billinghams.. A bit too.. well nevermind..
>>>
>>> Eric
>>
>>
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Alastair


In reply to: Message from lambroving at worldnet.att.net (William G. Lamb, III) ([Leica] simple pouch recommendation for M body, one lens)
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