Bag for Two Ms

Bag for Two Ms

Billingham L2. It's designed for 2 Ms with lenses.
I bought one for a recent overseas trip. I carried 2 Ms with 35 and 50 lenses mounted. There was an extra space in the main compartment for another lens, film, etc.
The full length pocket is brilliant for a good amount of extra storage (wallet, filters, cleaning supplies, soft hat, etc).
No Velcro. Very easy access when cover flap is released, very secure when closed with the two toggle clasps. In use, I left the cover flap loose for quick access.
I used a shoulder pad and barely noticed the bag at all on all day outings.
Highly recommended!

Cheers

J


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I have the Hadley Pro, the Bowery and the 5XB. I think the Hadley Pro is bigger than you want, but it's an excellent bag. I use it daily, with an M9 and lens, and extra lens, and usually a second compact camera. But it will hold a second M body. It also holds a Macbook Air. And contrary to Joe, I like the closure straps. I carry it daily to work.
However, when I'm just going out shooting, I prefer the Bowery. I generally don't shoot film, so I don't have to think about where to put the film. I have used it with my M9 with sonar 50 and hood on it, along with an OM-D with a Voigtlander 40mm. I'm not as excited about the pockets. In the front pockets, which are protected when the bag is closed, I carry earplugs in one and a cleaning cloth in one, and a very small notepad, and an extra battery in the other. There are small pockets at the ends, one of which holds my extra m9 battery, the other, sometimes, a phone. The back pocket is fairly shallow, and I've lost a CD from it. Usually just keep a couple of pens in it.
I liked my first 5XB, though I never had two bodies in it. Then when I bought a second one Domke had changed to a very stiff bottom (they may have changed back), which I didn't like. I also don't like the zipper I prefer the Bowery to the 5XB. If going two o bodies with a Domke, I prefer the 803.
 
Laviolette said:
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?
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I have the Retrospective 5 and it should fit your needs. This Google image search of the 5 should give you a good idea. Had the bag now for a few months and like it.

http://bit.ly/2aaQ1ou
 
I use a Timbuk2 messenger bag - lightweight, just the right amount of space for 2x Ms with lenses, plus an extra 1-2 lenses (depending on what you use).
 
The Wotancraft Etan (not sure if they're still made) or Ryker would fit the bill.
I'd steer clear oif Ona, at least the leather models, as I've found them underwhelming.
If you are looking at Billingham, consider also Fogg, which are better made.
One bag that is not often mentioned is the Dothebag line sold by Monochrom in Germany, specially the Mono_07 or the Mono_14 (available in a Koenig Leica edition specifically designed for dual-M systems). I have the Mono_10, it is very well made, apart from the unlined leather in some places.
 
which camera bag should you choose, assuming they all hold the same stuff?

the one that matches your wardrobe.
 
sevres_babylone said:
I have the Hadley Pro, the Bowery and the 5XB. I think the Hadley Pro is bigger than you want, but it's an excellent bag. I use it daily, with an M9 and lens, and extra lens, and usually a second compact camera. But it will hold a second M body. It also holds a Macbook Air. And contrary to Joe, I like the closure straps. I carry it daily to work.
However, when I'm just going out shooting, I prefer the Bowery. I generally don't shoot film, so I don't have to think about where to put the film. I have used it with my M9 with sonar 50 and hood on it, along with an OM-D with a Voigtlander 40mm. I'm not as excited about the pockets. In the front pockets, which are protected when the bag is closed, I carry earplugs in one and a cleaning cloth in one, and a very small notepad, and an extra battery in the other. There are small pockets at the ends, one of which holds my extra m9 battery, the other, sometimes, a phone. The back pocket is fairly shallow, and I've lost a CD from it. Usually just keep a couple of pens in it.
I liked my first 5XB, though I never had two bodies in it. Then when I bought a second one Domke had changed to a very stiff bottom (they may have changed back), which I didn't like. I also don't like the zipper I prefer the Bowery to the 5XB. If going two o bodies with a Domke, I prefer the 803.
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Have to agree about your bottom, Domke that is. I had a blue 5xb which was very soft and comfortable to use. I recently got the canvas weatherproof version and noticed the base is much firmer, hence it only being about four times. May seek out an older style one. The Bowery is nicer but those pockets are almost useless and I told Ona so.
 
majid said:
The Wotancraft Etan (not sure if they're still made) or Ryker would fit the bill.
I'd steer clear oif Ona, at least the leather models, as I've found them underwhelming.
If you are looking at Billingham, consider also Fogg, which are better made.
One bag that is not often mentioned is the Dothebag line sold by Monochrom in Germany, specially the Mono_07 or the Mono_14 (available in a Koenig Leica edition specifically designed for dual-M systems). I have the Mono_10, it is very well made, apart from the unlined leather in some places.
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The monochrom line is neat but not easy to get outside of Europe.

ONA's canvas models are a personal favorite. I have the bowery and prince street in matching black canvas. The leather bags are beautiful but tend to age less than gracefully, and I've found them too heavy for day-to-day use...but that can be said of most all-leather should bags in general.

Fogg's design language feels weird to me, although their build quality is impeccable. Same for Oberworth. I would own one if it weren't the price of a nice 50mm M lens...
 
My manfrotto street series rucksack is great, I can get up to 2 bodies and a large 50 in the dedicated camera pocket. It also has great design and lots of space for other things. I can recommend it as it has been carrying my school books and a mamiya c33 every day for a long time!
 
I have a 5xb and like it but LOVE the Filson Small Field Bag, if you can find one used. I have Domke inserts in it, and have treated it with Domke's wax as well.

That Ona Bowery looks nice, too!
 
The Tenba Switch 8 would work -- that's my current 'go to' bag, and it holds one digital M body with a lens, another digital M body (no lens), and two additional lenses stacked.
 
I ended up getting the Ona Bowery in leather (unused on Ebay for $130). Exquisite bag, beautifully finished, nice brass clasps, and the leather is way softer than I expected. Love it!

However, the outside pockets are pathetic. You can barely squeeze a Moleskin notebook into the back pocket, one filter in each of the front pockets OR an iPhone without cover. Nothing will fit into the side pockets, maybe a pen or a thumb drive, if you are lucky. Way too tight. What were they thinking?
 
giganova said:
I ended up getting the Ona Bowery in leather (unused on Ebay for $130). Exquisite bag, beautifully finished, nice brass clasps, and the leather is way softer than I expected. Love it!

However, the outside pockets are pathetic. You can barely squeeze a Moleskin notebook into the back pocket, one filter in each of the front pockets OR an iPhone without cover. Nothing will fit into the side pockets, maybe a pen or a thumb drive, if you are lucky. Way too tight. What were they thinking?
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That bag is made for one body + accessories or two bodies with lenses and nothing else. Should have gotten the Prince Street if you wanted more space.
 
G,

Consider the Domke 803 that is a bookbag. I used the Domke inserts to further pad and protect the two M-bodies held within. Ample pockets for film and filters.

What I like the most about a bookbag styled Domke is that it is kinda urban and does not look like a camera bag; and because it is slim that it lays against my body to avoid fatigue from a counterlevering effect of wider bags.

Cal
 
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