giganova
Well-known
I'm looking for a bag that will hold two Leica M's with lenses mounted, plus a couple of films. Which of those would fit best?
Billingham Hadley Small: too small?
Billingham Hadly Pro
Ona Bowery: too small?
Ona Brixton or
Ona Berlin: wonderful bags, but very expensive
Domke F-5XB
Billingham Hadley Small: too small?
Billingham Hadly Pro
Ona Bowery: too small?
Ona Brixton or
Ona Berlin: wonderful bags, but very expensive
Domke F-5XB
Laviolette
Established
There's also the Retrospective series by Think Tank...I have the 7, and it will hold two bodies with lenses mounted, plus an extra lens. Great quality, but the big itself isn't that small though...maybe the Retrospective 5 would be the right size for you?
Brian Legge
Veteran
I regularly take a Tenba DNA 8 out with a Rollei and M. Two Ms wouldn't be a problem. It may be worth checking out. Love the zipper on the top as well as the sliding clasps/quiet velcro pairing.
aizan
Veteran
the hadley small, berlin, and f-5xb will hold your kit.
Iestrada
Well-known
On the ona website, there is a page of various photographers being featured and what bags they use. I reached out to one of them to ask pretty much the same question. (Two bodies, one film, one digits, lenses attached (35, 50) to each body plus a 28 and a 90, film, flash, and a few filter). I asked about the Brixton and a second one similar to the Berlin(can't remember the name).
He recommended the Brixton. The other one was too small for the job. This person I am referring to uses 4 or 5 different ona bags.
The Brixton is way too expensive for my taste and I opted for cheaper one. I will look for a link of it and posted as soon as a find it. Much cheaper alternative..
He recommended the Brixton. The other one was too small for the job. This person I am referring to uses 4 or 5 different ona bags.
The Brixton is way too expensive for my taste and I opted for cheaper one. I will look for a link of it and posted as soon as a find it. Much cheaper alternative..
Iestrada
Well-known
As promised here is the link:
http://www.moshileatherbag.com/prod...ra-bag-slr-camera-bag-leather-camera-bag-dz10
I bought on eBay for less and the clasp are different but otherwise it is the identical bag. You can find other options on the website provided.
http://www.moshileatherbag.com/prod...ra-bag-slr-camera-bag-leather-camera-bag-dz10
I bought on eBay for less and the clasp are different but otherwise it is the identical bag. You can find other options on the website provided.
raid
Dad Photographer
I love my $30 camera bag that I bought new online before my last trip. It is a very functioning bag.
I can have in it two M camera or an M and a SWC.
Why spend more than $30?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Vintage...762871?hash=item19f4e3f677:g:tloAAOSwY45UN6X5
I can have in it two M camera or an M and a SWC.
Why spend more than $30?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Vintage...762871?hash=item19f4e3f677:g:tloAAOSwY45UN6X5
back alley
IMAGES
the domke 5xb for a good basic bag or the ona bowery for something a bit more upscale.
i don't care for the closure straps on the billinghams.
i don't care for the closure straps on the billinghams.
pechelman
resu deretsiger
the hadley small will work perfect.
With 2 M's with lenses mounted, theres still room for a few filters, extra batteries, lens pen, blower, extra lens or two, a small pocket umbrella if needed, and a small snack. I never carry that much, but it fits.
With 2 M's with lenses mounted, theres still room for a few filters, extra batteries, lens pen, blower, extra lens or two, a small pocket umbrella if needed, and a small snack. I never carry that much, but it fits.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
There are many bags that can do this job well. A lot depends on the specific lenses you want to use.
This photo shows the Artisan & Artist RRN 01C "Easy Slider Sling Bag", the smaller of two similar bags from A&A.
In it is a Leica M4-2 fitted with Color Skopar 50/2.5, a Leica M-D typ 262 fitted with Summilux 35/1.4 v2, and a Summarit-M 75mm f/2.4. There's enough room for a couple of rolls of film inside, and other incidentals in the side pockets. It's physically about as small as you can go and still fit this amount of gear inside with good protection, and is about the same size as the Tenba DNA 8. It's a little small for a good shooting bag since there's no space to quickly jam things in and out of it unless you assume that you'll have one of the cameras out and around your neck already.
I like small bags like this for a one camera and up to two lenses minimal kit. For two cameras with two to three lenses, I'll go up a size to something more on the order of an*A&A ACAM 1100 or Billingham Hadley.
There are many choices to be had...
This photo shows the Artisan & Artist RRN 01C "Easy Slider Sling Bag", the smaller of two similar bags from A&A.
In it is a Leica M4-2 fitted with Color Skopar 50/2.5, a Leica M-D typ 262 fitted with Summilux 35/1.4 v2, and a Summarit-M 75mm f/2.4. There's enough room for a couple of rolls of film inside, and other incidentals in the side pockets. It's physically about as small as you can go and still fit this amount of gear inside with good protection, and is about the same size as the Tenba DNA 8. It's a little small for a good shooting bag since there's no space to quickly jam things in and out of it unless you assume that you'll have one of the cameras out and around your neck already.
I like small bags like this for a one camera and up to two lenses minimal kit. For two cameras with two to three lenses, I'll go up a size to something more on the order of an*A&A ACAM 1100 or Billingham Hadley.
There are many choices to be had...
YYV_146
Well-known
My "nice" cameras usually serve a specific function - either as daily drivers or something to bring to more formal events. I also have a billingham which isn't often used, but simply a joy to carry around.
Regarding the OP, my go-to two-camera bag is an ONA prince street. The Billingham Leica Combination is a little wider and should fit an extra lens.
Chubberino
Well-known
I use small and large Hadley's and both work fine for a 2 Leica kit.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I have the Domke 5XB and the Think Tank Retrospective 5. I would use either one for this purpose. The Retro 5 has more room for extras, while the Domke is more body-hugging.
B-9
Devin Bro
http://us.kakaduaustralia.com/collections/bags/products/c10l35-tobacco-utility-bag
The last bag I will likely buy for camera's, bought one on a whim, and love it!
Looks like they have updated the design a little with slightly longer handles, and Ill tell you those handles are something you never knew you wanted in a camera bag until you have them!
At the new price of 139$ it is a solid investment, Kakadu products are made to last, and from my experience, are built better than any other bag Ive used thus far. On a whole new level compared to the Domke bags I own... and I love my Domkes...
The last bag I will likely buy for camera's, bought one on a whim, and love it!
Looks like they have updated the design a little with slightly longer handles, and Ill tell you those handles are something you never knew you wanted in a camera bag until you have them!
At the new price of 139$ it is a solid investment, Kakadu products are made to last, and from my experience, are built better than any other bag Ive used thus far. On a whole new level compared to the Domke bags I own... and I love my Domkes...
Chubberino
Well-known
mdwsta4
Matty Westside
Ona Bowery all day long. The problem with the Domke are those damn zippers! Not to mention the extremely loud velcro for the flap. The Ona on the other hand has great quality canvas (or leather), is more water resistant, the clip makes it easier to open/close, and the pockets are more versatile. Only suggestion would be to pick up one extra divider (they only include one with the bag which is pretty cheap of them).
Here's a shot of my Bowery with an MP and Fuji (roughly the same size as an M) along with a case for 4 rolls of film. Depending on the trip I'll bring a few of these cases along and also put batteries in this center divided section. Front pockets hold ND filters and lens pen. Large rear pocket can accommodate an iPad Air for flights
Here's a shot of my Bowery with an MP and Fuji (roughly the same size as an M) along with a case for 4 rolls of film. Depending on the trip I'll bring a few of these cases along and also put batteries in this center divided section. Front pockets hold ND filters and lens pen. Large rear pocket can accommodate an iPad Air for flights
noisycheese
Normal(ish) Human
I have a Billingham Hadley Pro and would recommend it as a two M camera bag. Some do not like the closure straps on the BillHadPro, but I do not find them to be objectionable.
Billingham bags offer first class construction and great long term durability; after 13 years, my BillHadPro is just now starting to look a bit broken in.
The Kakadu bags are tempting, though; they are great looking and look like they are bombproof.
Billingham bags offer first class construction and great long term durability; after 13 years, my BillHadPro is just now starting to look a bit broken in.
The Kakadu bags are tempting, though; they are great looking and look like they are bombproof.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
They look great. I have one. But they're very heavy for their size and formless, you need to build an interior for them. I have to admit that I was pretty disappointed when it arrived. Only reason I still have it is that a friend of mine really likes it and I'm planning to give it to him as a bday gift. Otherwise, I'd have sent it back.
G
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Maybe for buying it once.
I have Tamrac bag, which fits to M, wallet, films, exposure meter, mobile phone and glasses with water bottle outside.
It is $50+ bag, but I paid for it $20 new. I have it for many trips over some years now. Once it is not good anymore I'll buy something snobby
Oh, I have Domke laptop, camera bag and it is nothing special or better comparing to Tamrac.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
I'll second an A&A bag. I've been using one that's about 13" wide for about six years and love everything about it since I removed the Velcro from the flap. Can't remember which bag it is, as they seem to have different names whether you get it from photo village or pop flash or eBay. 305cm or so wide. Also carries an m and a Rollei or the 667w wonderfully.
Gave it a good test in water resistance a few weeks ago, walked home in a drenching downpour from a meetup with Dan Daniels. The M9 was dry as a bone.
Gave it a good test in water resistance a few weeks ago, walked home in a drenching downpour from a meetup with Dan Daniels. The M9 was dry as a bone.