fogg is on my mind...

[akptc]

Specifically, FOGG b-laika. Recently I witnessed one rff member pull out, one by one, an astonishing number of various Leika lenses and other assorted gear from his b-laika bag. The image is haunting me still. Could someone please be kind enough to post a photo or two of how they store / pack their lenses and M-bodies inside their fogg bags, including - if possible - the b-laika bag? I am thinking of getting me of those marvels.

 

[Bill58]

I like them too, but they look EXPENSIVE (and actually are); too easily catch the eye of the thieves. They scream L__E__I__C__A! I prefer a more "casual" or "stealth" look myself.
To each his/ her own.

 

[Magus]

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[vrgard]

I looked at this bag before ending up with a Domke F-5xb. Wasn't so much a price issue, although the Fogg bag is much more expensive, as it was the feeling that the Fogg bag was just too pretty for my taste. Don't know if that was some concern about catching the eye of some thief or thinking that it was too much of a man purse. Regardless, I find the Domke F-5xb to work well, hold an amazing amount of gear in a small package and to be not too much of a man purse (that, even though my wife does refer to it as my purse!).

-Randy

 

[Topdog1]

There have been a number of discussions on best bags for rangefinders here. On the basis of one of them I bought the Naneu Pro Lima (in olive green). Go here to see and order it, and see photo attached from their Web site. For $46 this bag has them all beat. It is very compact yet holds a ton of gear. At least two bodies, one or both with lens, 3-5 lenses, and lots of side pockets for film, light meter, and other miscellany. It is classified under Naneu's "military bags", and it does look like it means business. Unlike other bags with lots of pockets, everyting has gussets and can be cinched tight and compact. The fitted shoulder strap is marvelous. Materials and zippers are top notch. How they can sell this bag for $46 is beyond me. I have a $199 Artists and Artisan's Leica "Doctors Bag", and, believe me, the Naneu Pro is much nicer, while lacking the leather trim of the latter. While you're at it - buy two. You won't be sorry.

/Ira

 

[John Rountree]

The Fogg is a superlative bag in every respect. The construction is absolutely top rate. The fabric is strong, water tight, and very supple to the touch. The solid brass zippers and other hardware will last a lifetime. The dividers are made with a very substantial, but slender closed cell foam. But, at $350 I could never afford one. Imagine my surprise when I got one off Ebay (from Adorama) for a winning bid of $74.00! I got the b flat, which I think is the predecessor to the B-liaka. Mine is the black on black and it is not a flashy bag at all. Sorry I have no pictures that would interest you since I only have a single camera and lens. I use the Fogg to carry my gear to and fro. When I am working I put the film in my pocket and carry the camera, ready to shoot.

 

[fuwen]

I ordered a Fogg Diva bag. It arrived few days ago and here is something I have written about the bag. I am very happy with it.

http://www.fuwen.net/index.php?optio...=72&Itemid=159

 

[jack palmer]

Really nice bag, nice review.somewhat like my Billingham 225 only nicer. Can't believe the amount of stuff you can get in there.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

The Fogg pictured is positively garish. It screams "Steal me!" as well...

Chris

 

[alan davus]

The Fogg pictured is positively garish. It screams "Steal me!" as well...

Chris

Don't forget Fuwen lives in Singapore where theft is virtually unknown, well relatively so compared to drug fuelled theft in the West. It looks a great bag to me.