Billingham Pola for Compact Camera?

[Godfrey]

Hmmm... First time seeing those. They have a variety of colors.
It will be hard to beat the 5xb, though. Maybe those 5xb zippers could be removed or something..

It's been hard to beat the F5Xb design for three decades... Although I didn't buy a second one some time ago because the quality of the fabric and stitching just did not seem as good as my old one.

These Herringbone bags seem a nice design for a small camera, however. For the price, it might be worth buying one to see if they're any good.

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[burancap]

I own a Pola and it is definitely "pursey." Of course, there is nothing wrong with that. The real problem is that the bag is too thin. A film M body with a short lens (35/2) and a hood just fit comfortably. Think X100 size for digital folks. Also, the strap is WAY TOO SHORT. It just barely works bandolier style across my <ahem> sizable girth. All that said, the bag can and does serve a purpose. I found it excellent for carrying an RX100, wallet, phones, keys, etc. It is very convenient in a grab-and-go sense. With regards to other bags, it has the Billingham reputation behind it and is beautifully made with quality materials and craftsmanship. I would buy another.

 

[Ranchu]

I can't believe it's a hundred and fifty dollars. There's any number of lowepro or whatever bags just like that for a quarter of that...adventura 120 I think?

 

[Ranchu]

http://store.lowepro.com/adventura-120

 

[dave lackey]

I own a Pola and it is definitely "pursey." Of course, there is nothing wrong with that. The real problem is that the bag is too thin. A film M body with a short lens (35/2) and a hood just fit comfortably. Think X100 size for digital folks. Also, the strap is WAY TOO SHORT. It just barely works bandolier style across my <ahem> sizable girth. All that said, the bag can and does serve a purpose. I found it excellent for carrying an RX100, wallet, phones, keys, etc. It is very convenient in a grab-and-go sense. With regards to other bags, it has the Billingham reputation behind it and is beautifully made with quality materials and craftsmanship. I would buy another.

Thinking solid black is the way to go if I were to go with a Pola.

 

[Ranchu]

http://courierbags.com/wp/product/incognito-camera-bag/

 

[wjlapier]

This looks promising for $30 more:

http://leicastoremiami.com/collecti...s/leica-small-system-case-for-compact-cameras

I have this bag. I tried selling it a while back but no takers. As new in the box. PM me if you decide to go this route.

 

[dave lackey]

Did it for my first wife from time to time, a mistress a couple of times (I am what I am, made her smile) and for my 2nd wife early on in our relationship. Now I'm stuck carrying her iPhone as she doesn't carry a purse, camera, anything. Perhaps I'm just whi9999ed......

B2 (;->

^....that is funny!...^😛

 

[dave lackey]

Bill, just sent ya a PM...