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ben lloyd
06-17-2007, 16:45
Not really answering your question, as I only know one of them but...
The hadley small will take 2 bodies 3 lenses, whether it will take 2 lenses mounted would depend on the lenses, YMMV.
I have one in black/black, but my only other choice would be khaki as I don't like the black/brown trim, or green versions
sepiareverb
06-17-2007, 16:51
Haven't handled any of these bags Magus, but as to color I'd say whatever matches your usual color scheme would blend in best. If in doubt, black on black?
Isn't the L2/Alice the same as the Leica bag? Leica bag is cheaper at B&H, but doesn't expressly state it includes a shoulder strap.:confused:
That said, I'm using the Domke F2 or 803 in Tan- but I have no capacity for being unobtrusive as I am what I am, besides I avoid photographing people- like the M VF cause I can see 'em coming.
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kalokeri
06-17-2007, 23:56
The Billingham for Leica might be to small for 2 bodies and 3 lenses. I would take the small Hadley.
Colour? Black on black.
Thomas
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kalokeri
06-18-2007, 05:31
Magus,
with 2 lenses attached to the bodies or just one body with attached lens?
Maybe I should try myself. Two Bodies with attached crons (35 and 50) work well. Maybe an Macro-Elmar can be hidden, too.
Thanks for the comment.
Thomas
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I made this decision little while back and ended up with the Leica Billingham Combo in black. It's a great bag, but better served with only one body and three lenses. You can sneak in two bodies if one of the mounted lenses is collapsible or short.
Ian
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Simon Larbalestier
06-20-2007, 17:47
Hadley Pro is good Magus you can add the Avea 3 and 5 pockets on the sides.
These and the Domke 803's are fine for the M camera's and lenses but if you then to need to carry 20+ rolls of film
space can become limited....
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Simon Larbalestier
06-21-2007, 10:42
well magus the side pockets are detachable and sold as extras so you don't have to have them but where will you put your 6 rolls of film....? :D
like2fiddle
06-21-2007, 11:14
You and me both. Time for a cocktail.
Glad to know I'm not the only one having one of those weeks!
I just ordered the Domke f3x-b, but it was between that and the Hadley small. For better or worse, it came down to $ for me.
sepiareverb
06-22-2007, 06:57
That's why I got the 803- but I just don't really end up liking it as much as the regular Domke bags- My F2 and the 'really bigger little bit bigger big one' (whatever the number) are tops, but the satchel is just not settling in for me.
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aniltohani
07-09-2007, 23:03
Hi Erik,
This is my first post on this forum. I have been looking for a nice bag for my bits and this is the one!
Thank you
Anil
Im sorry Magus, but I would say that it is the only one bag that fits for you: http://www.artisanandartist.com/bags/gcam1000.htm
Have it and love it.....
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foto_fool
08-11-2007, 12:53
Hi Magus - I have not tried the other bags, but I've been using an L2 for about a month and really like it. Very much right-sized for a body (or two), a couple of lenses and several rolls, easy to get open, and like you said, the strap is attached to the body of the bag. I feel I need to get the shoulder pad.
I like the L2 much better than the old sloppy Tamrac I have been using for 30 years. I think I even prefer it to my beloved Timbuk2 except when I need to cart my laptop as well as a camera.
- John
Magus,
I have the Leica one (small) and it will fit:
Body plus std/short lens
Two lenses on either side
additional lens in centre recess underneath the nose down body with lens attached.
So, thats one body and 4 lenses. You can then fit a spare body inside the front zip compartment quite easily tho it is not as well protected, but IMO fine. so, at a push: 2 bodies and 4 lenses (mine are 28, 35, 50zm + 90 elmarit M). Tight but fine!
I am developing a carriage system based more upon pouches and pockets so that kit vanishes with no bag in view, however. I far prefer this as both bands are also free. Not so easy in hot weather though of course!
Rgds
I use the Stowaway Pola, and I fit one body+lense and 2 other lenses + wallet, spare battery, lense cleaning supplies and SD cards.
sepiareverb
08-14-2008, 06:55
Ah to long lost friends... Lets raise a glass.
I'll drink to this, as there's more and more of them
kalokeri
08-14-2008, 08:14
Ah to long lost friends... Lets raise a glass.
Thanks for bringing this up to the front page, Bob.
Yes, letīs raise a glass ! Where ever he might be: all the best as always.
Thomas
J J Kapsberger
08-15-2008, 06:45
One day, and may that day come soon, I'll share a cigar with the porcelain dog. I'll defer raising a glass till it's one with a cocktail in it mixed by him. Hey, he'd make not a bad head bartender here!
kalokeri
08-15-2008, 08:21
One day, and may that day come soon, ...
Hope it comes soon, JJ.
I always tend to smile if I find one or the other comment on flickr by chance.
Thomas
sepiareverb
08-16-2008, 09:10
One day, and may that day come soon, I'll share a cigar with the porcelain dog. I'll defer raising a glass till it's one with a cocktail in it mixed by him. Hey, he'd make not a bad head bartender here!
Apparently a very good mixer! :D
visiondr
08-16-2008, 10:06
Indeed, consider my glass raised and tipped. May he be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows he's dead.
J J Kapsberger
08-22-2008, 06:44
I wouldn't wish heaven on him. Leave that place for all the churchgoers.
maybe its just me, but I just dont see the attraction to Billingham bags at all. They are priced like leather bags but are not leather, their design is horribly unsatisfying, and they are are heavy as heck and as for water proof, well I just dont believe that considering I have seen the results or a heavy downpour on these things.
I have a few domke bags and though they dont offer much padding, they are deffinitely the only bag that makes two eos 1 digitals with two big fat lenses and a few other fat over weight accessories seem like you are carrying half the amount. As for two M bodies with two lenses and one more, plus a few other bits there is no competition in my books.
A year ago I wrote this about my Billingham:
"I've finally arrived at using a Hadley Pro, for several weeks now, and I must admit I think I've found my perfect bag. It doubles as a briefcase, and is respectable enough for me to get away with carrying it for work. It is just the right size for a full rangefinder kit (two bodies and three lenses plus film etc) and still have room for the Ipaq, phone, MP3 player, and notebook. In the places I travel it does not scream "expensive cameras here!". It is very well made and the design is refined in a way that reflects many years of continuing development. The shoulder strap is neither too wide nor too narrow, and is just the right flexibility and has just the right amount of friction on the shoulder. The design and the fabric are actually rainproof without the need for extra little covers tucked away in pockets. It moulds to my hip. And best of all, it is quiet. No zippers, no screaming velcro, no plastic buckles going SNAP! I like it."
I still like it, and use it every day. It's wearing well.
Chris,
can your Billingham hold a leica with lens and a laptop computer at the same time?
kr,
d
Chris,
can your Billingham hold a leica with lens and a laptop computer at the same time?
kr,
d
As a matter of fact, it can! My laptop is a Toshiba R100 with 12-inch screen, fitted with the auxilary battery. If I stick to a single lens, I can even carry the power supply for the laptop.
Great, so I suppose my MacBook Air will fit as well.
Although the MacBook Air is about an inch wider than your Toshiba.
thx
d
When out for a single day and travelling light I like to use the Billingham pockets (with a shoulder strap attached ) or an airlines travel pocket (not sure of the exact name but airline gets a mention in there somewhere) either of which will hold one body with a small lens (eg 35mm or 50mm) When carrying a couple of spare lenses, a body and a light meter I will use a Hadley pro.
sepiareverb
09-15-2008, 17:19
Ah! another opportunity to raise a glass to our dear departed! Miss ya ya porcelain dog ya.
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