ONA Bags (For Leica/Rangefinders)

[rmeskill]

Has anyone tried out any of ONA's bags, specifically the 'Union Street' messenger? I'm looking at it as a carry-around bag for inconspicuous travel for my M6/M9, but at $279 it's a bit pricey for a random purchase-I was hoping someone had used them/had some thoughts...

 

[jordan.dickinson]

Look pretty promising actually. I currently have a Billingham Hadley and a Fogg B-Laika, both of which are in the higher price bracket that I bought used. It does seem like a lot to pay for a bag, but it is pretty true that you get what you pay for. With that in mind, it would certainly be nice to see what others know/think of these ONA bags. They are nice and simple, which I like a lot.

 

[rmeskill]

I take it that's a no to anyone having actually used one? I'd love to give them a shot, but don't want to drop $280 without having some sort of review...

http://www.onabags.com/store/messengers-and-backpacks/the-union-street.html?color=smoke#smoke

 

[Phantomas]

Looks quite good. I was searching for a bag like that a while ago and ended up getting Domke's Rugged F-833, which has a bit more space for DSLRs or a day's worth luggage, but what I like about that Ona bag is the front zipup pocket. Domke's is dedicated for laptop and is open, which makes carrying small stuff and accessories awkward (and not 100% safe coz it only has one closing part for the whole large bag - velcro on the front flap).

 

[celluloidprop]

Looks interesting, but do the straps have to be unhooked every time you grab your camera?

 

[rmeskill]

Good news-seems it has clasps-the top leather straps are just for good looks:

http://www.thephoblographer.com/2011/11/09/review-the-ona-union-street-camera-bag/

 

[billybookcase]

http://www.onabags.com/store/accessories/the-roma.html

also from ona is another alternative plus it fits into any bag to look even more inconspicuous!

 

[JayC]

Tempted to sell my Hadley Pro.......

 

[shadowfox]

"Psst, expensive stuff inside..."

That's what the bag is saying to me if I were a thief. Handsome one, no doubt.

 

[kanzlr]

the Roma looks really nice.
I was about to buy a Ciesta insert that serves a similar purpose, but the Roma looks even nicer, although a bit more expensive, but not as much to make a difference.