bag for two RF bodies lenses attached

[Out to Lunch]

Where I am living and working right now not an issue...but in Vietnam where I visit every year, and shoot very many pictures it is a big issue. Most advertised incident, a Japanese guy sitting on the back of a motorbike was ripped and lost his RF hexa cam and Leica Noctilus f/1. Ouch. I've seen the Leica Billingham on popflash but expensive and a bit too 'obvious' anyone has any better advice? Many thanks for your feedback. P

 

[back alley]

domke 5xb, small and unobtrusive.

 

[reuno]

yep, Domke F5xb seems the best choice for it.

Most advertised incident, a Japanese guy sitting on the back of a motorbike was ripped and lost his RF hexa cam and Leica Noctilus f/1

TommyOshima, right ?

 

[sevres_babylone]

I also recommend that Domke. However, I would think about getting the strap welded or otherwise permanently attached to the ring on the bag. It is designed so that the strap can be removed easily and the bag used as a waist bag. Shortly after I first bought mine, my cousin's 2 year old separated the strap from my bag while playing. I would imagine thieves on motorcycles would be just as skillful.

 

[hovis]

Domke 803. I've had one for years. Right now I carry a M2 with 35 summicron, M4 P with 50 summicron and a CV 21mm in this bag. I use the two compartment insert. Plenty of extra room for film, light meter and a few extras. Great bag and doesn't scream cameras inside.

http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domke&itemnum=701-83B

 

[Michiel Fokkema]

Domke 803.
Or any nice messenger bag of you choice with a Domke insert.
cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

 

[Steve Bellayr]

Go to a mountaineering store (EMS) get a climbing carabineer. It will assist you connecting the bag to yourself or another object. (A carabineer is a large oval ring used in climbing. They normally hold 5000lbs. The strap will break before the carabineer & they are very light.)

 

[fixbones]

Have a look at lowe alpine's terraclime. Good size for 2 RF with lens attached with space for film, batteries, filter.
It is not padded and is quite soft (but tough).
I think its looks rather stylish and unobtrusive

 

[Jason Sprenger]

I don't often carry two RF's but if I did, they'd go into a Domke F-5xb.

 

[back alley]

i can fit 2 rd1 bodies with a 15 and 28 attached and with a 50 in the bag...2 extra batteries and some business cards.
and my cell phone.

 

[Out to Lunch]

In response to Reuno...yep Tommy

 

[wjlapier]

Mountainsmith Reflex II Medium

Mountainsmith Reflex II Medium

I use the Mountainsmith Reflex II Medium. M3 with DR 'cron attached, Nikkor 13.5cm in a pouch below the camera, IIIf and Elmar in other side of divider, and room for film, meter, and hood and caps. Now I have the 90/2 'cron, I'm not sure I have enough room, so I might leave the Nikkor behind, or go one camera and three lenses. The bag is black, has a squarish shape, and is very well padded and secured by zippers, and a locking clasp.

The caribiner idea is a good one, but I don't venture into those sort of situations.

 

[amateriat]

I've been using a Domke 803 for the past six years:

Contents: Hexar RF (2), 28/50/90 M-Hex lenses, HX-18 flash, Nikon SB-20 flash (not pictured), accessories.

The bag's looking somewhat worn around the edges, which suits me fine: about as unassuming a "real" camera bag as I've seen or used.

The strap seems tough enough to survive the average "drive-by" thief with quick hands and a knife, but not necessarily every attack. Magellan's, if I'm remembering right, sells a shoulder bag with a steel-cable-reinforced strap to thwart the better-equipped ripoff artist. Might be an interesting retrofit if it was at all possible.


- Barrett

 

[MCTuomey]

i'd consider a sturdy diaper bag if you're really worried about thieves' perception of valuable contents ... "camouflage is your friend" would be my thought.

 

[thomasw_]

Do yourself a favour, get a bare-bones-bag; I have tried so many different bags, but this is such a well-made, non-camera-bag looking bag. Very functional.

http://figitalrevolution.com/bare-bones-bag-camera-bag-leica-lomo-lca-zeiss-rangefinder/

 

[fbf]

Yeah, I have the bigger Barebones bag. Easily fit two leica M bodies and accessories. I took a trip to DC with the bag and it worked out very nicely for me.

 

[Trius]

Military surplus. I had some Velcro strips sewn in so as to accomodate a Domke insert (short) -- stealth and cheap.

 

[Out to Lunch]

With me in the former USSR...I've looked around: a Domke bag in Europe cost two times more in Europe than in the US! Then again, the US online sellers charge me approximately USD 100 for shipping, only! The Bare Bones company only accepts paypal which does not service the country I'm living in. ...Hmmmm maybe I should have something handmade instead.

 

[goo0h]

Yeah, I have the bigger Barebones bag. Easily fit two leica M bodies and accessories. I took a trip to DC with the bag and it worked out very nicely for me.

Can we see some pictures of this bag, and how you have things organized inside. I guess there are no compartments inside, just an empty space?

 

[Jmiothy]

Domke.

No question.