Small shoulder bag for rangefinder and TLR

[marduk]

I am looking for a small and reasonably priced shoulder bag for travel. It should be right for my Leica M3 with Summicron DR 50/2, Rolleiflex T, Gossen Luna Pro F meter with variable angle attachment and a bunch rolls of film. I don't need much padding because I will be keeping it inside my Lowepro Compurover AW backpack during transfers and carry on the shoulder only when shooting. It's OK if it does not look like a camera bag at all. Any particular recommentations? What bag do you use?

 

[johnwnyc]

in four sizes.
http://courierbags.com/objects/20.itml/icOid/20

 

[mich8261]

i love my Tamrac Adventure Messenger 3. I can and have used it for my Yashica 124G TLR + other camera.

 

[regularchickens]

I use a Domke J-803 for this exact purpose, but it may be a little larger than you'd like. My Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home might fit both, but I haven't tried.

 

[SolaresLarrave]

I was going to suggest the Domke FX5B but it may be to small for the Rolleiflex. Look into it, though...

 

[besk]

Ditto: Domke J803 Been using one since 2001 for similar combinations.

 

[zuikologist]

The Billingham range should fit the bill.

I use an old Fotima bag (no idea of model number), which takes a Bessa/Ultron kit, extra lenses, film and Profisix meter if required.

 

[kully]

I was going to suggest the Domke FX5B but it may be to small for the Rolleiflex. Look into it, though...

It isn't too small! I carry a Rollei 3.5F, M2, Sekonic 308 light meter and film. It all fits in nice but there is no room for anything else (wallet, mobile &c.).

 

[marduk]

in four sizes.
http://courierbags.com/objects/20.itml/icOid/20

Thank you. I've heard of them, but these are impossible to find in the local shops here in Ukraine. I'd prefer something that I can examine in the shop.

 

[marduk]

It isn't too small! I carry a Rollei 3.5F, M2, Sekonic 308 light meter and film. It all fits in nice but there is no room for anything else (wallet, mobile &c.).

Thanks everyone, I think I'll check F5XB first.

 

[maddoc]

I use an Tokyo Porter messenger bag with Artisan & Artist padding inset for this setup (Rolleiflex 3.5E + one M / one lens + film + light meter). The weight of this combo is the absolute maximum I carry.

 

[lorenzo.ferrarini]

I carry a Rolleiflex and a M6 with two lenses in a F5XB, but no room is left for film. If you want to carry some in the bag, I think you'll need something bigger.

 

[kully]

Thanks everyone, I think I'll check F5XB first.

Did you get the F5XB? How was it?

 

[marduk]

Did you get the F5XB? How was it?

Not yet. I was lucky enough to get an excellent Summaron 35/2.8 on eBay (I wasn't really going to buy one this month, but this cost me as low as $267.. you'll understand 😉), so I think I'll go for a bigger bag when Summaron arrives. However, F5XB might still accomodate all the items, will see.

 

[benlees]

Although relatively (for me!) expensive I will second the suggestion for Courierware bags. Great service and very well made.

 

[knodd]

i think the f5xb might be too small for you. It's a real tight squeeze with my tlr and m2 in it, and it leaves almost no space for film, your wallet and cell etc. I've been looking for something bigger and i'm considering the billingham hadley original but it's kinda expensive so i don't know. still looking...

 

[marduk]

Did you get the F5XB? How was it?

In case anyone wonders - yes, I went for it and found it couldn't be any better. I can carry Rolleilex T, M3 with lens attached and Gossen Luna Pro exposure meter with variable angle attachment in it. There are still pockets to put some film and filters. I can even fit another M lens inside, but with that the bag becomes really heavy and uncomfortable and I don't use both TLR and rangefinder at the same time anyway. However I transport the Domke full of gear in upper compartment of my Lowepro CompuRover AW backpack on travels.