lawrence
Veteran
The Retrospective 5 is a brilliant bag for two M bodies with lenses mounted and a couple of extra lenses too. It is extremely well made with loads of pockets Etc in a compact size. I also have a couple of FX-5Bs, which are OK for two bodies and lenses but then there's no room for anything else.
Huss
Veteran
I guess I'm one of the few that don't like the Retrospective series of bags. Sold mine a couple of weeks after I got it for these reasons:
1/ With the bag closed there are big openings on both ends where dust/water etc can get in.
2/ The velcro closures are extremely noisy, and if you don't use them the top flap just hangs there and can open any time spilling the gear inside if you have a mishap.
1/ With the bag closed there are big openings on both ends where dust/water etc can get in.
2/ The velcro closures are extremely noisy, and if you don't use them the top flap just hangs there and can open any time spilling the gear inside if you have a mishap.
lawrence
Veteran
lxmike
M2 fan.
my vote would have to go t the Billingham Hadley Pro a great bag
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I agree, and just for fun, to give an idea of its capacity, the Retro 5 will even hold three Leica Ms with lenses! Here it is with the 35/1.4 ASPH on one body; 28/2 ASPH on another; and the compact little Minolta 40/2 on the M9, in the middle. Plenty of room for film, filters, lens cloth and blower in the front pocket.
And here is the Retrospective 5 with two Leicas and the classic "photojournalist outfit" the 35, 50, and 90mm lens set:
The Retro 5 has been my favorite small bag for some time now.
I have been saying for years that Domke should make a "stretch" version of the F-5XB, with its length increased enough for one more separator. Well, they never have; but in the meantime, Think Tank has made a stretch version of the Retro 5. A Retro 6 is on its way to me from B&H! I'm looking forward to trying it out!
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Mattie, I liked your shot, and decided to imitate it with items I had on hand--and on wrist--and in pocket. (Domke F-5XB instead of Ona Bowery).
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
I like my Artist & Artisan's ACAM bag. Here's a link: http://www.artisan-n-artist.com/product_list.php?nid=73
I prefer bags that don't have the big flap over the front. Those flaps always seem to just be in the way of pulling the camera gear out. The ACAM bags have the simple zippered top for very quick access. Padding is superb.
I prefer bags that don't have the big flap over the front. Those flaps always seem to just be in the way of pulling the camera gear out. The ACAM bags have the simple zippered top for very quick access. Padding is superb.
jazzwave
Well-known
The most important is pad box inside the bag, we can buy any bag we like and put the pad box inside..problem solved...
~ron~
mdwsta4
Matty Westside
Thanks! I used a F5XB before picking up the Bowery about 4 years ago. Just couldn't stand the zipper and how loud the velcro was. Went so far as to tape up the zipper so it wouldn't scratch anything. Now the Domke is relegated to holding all my filters.