ptpdprinter
Veteran
If you carry the Hermes Edition Leica M9, you need a Hermes bag, not some old Louis Vuitton. Fortunately, a matching bag does come with the camera and lens set. I think the original price was $50,000. Since it is a collector's piece, the owner will never know if he has sensor corrosion. Ignorance is bliss.
Michael Markey
Veteran
A Billingham small ,Billingham F4 and a much larger Billingham 335.
I use the small every day ,the F4 if I want to carry my Canon 70-200 and the large 335 virtually never.
I bought the 335 new 25 years ago in Bath when ,quite frankly ,I didn`t know what I was doing.
The F4 was bought used from FFordes and is rather worn but ideal for when I want to carry a larger lense but its the small which has most use .
I use the small every day ,the F4 if I want to carry my Canon 70-200 and the large 335 virtually never.
I bought the 335 new 25 years ago in Bath when ,quite frankly ,I didn`t know what I was doing.
The F4 was bought used from FFordes and is rather worn but ideal for when I want to carry a larger lense but its the small which has most use .
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
Long ago I vowed never to own a camera bag that costs more than what I'll put inside it.
Domke is as "high-end" as I'll go. Besides being very practical their bags are a great value.
According to their FAQ Domke bags are still made in USA.
Every one I have purchased had the MADE IN USA American flag label sewn in.
Chris
Domke is as "high-end" as I'll go. Besides being very practical their bags are a great value.
According to their FAQ Domke bags are still made in USA.
Every one I have purchased had the MADE IN USA American flag label sewn in.
Chris
Darthfeeble
But you can call me Steve
when did they go overseas?
when did they go overseas?
All of mine are USA made and purchased in the last dozen years or so. I can't speak to the new models but as recently as five years ago they were.
when did they go overseas?
All of mine are USA made and purchased in the last dozen years or so. I can't speak to the new models but as recently as five years ago they were.
x-ray
Veteran
I bought my wife a Domke this year and another for myself and both were marked made in USA.
traveler_101
American abroad
That's why I had to vote for "other"
I would want a bag that says "please steal this camera; it is well worth the risk."
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
If I saw this bag for $35.00 I wouldn't buy it. It doesn't look like it has good spaces for my gear.
michaelwj
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AFAIK, Domke are all still made in the USA. The only thing that changed is that they are now owned by Tiffen - for a long time I believe.
Robert Lai
Well-known
I just bought my Domke a couple of months ago. It is "Made in the USA", with tags proclaiming that inside.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
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Hmm. I could swear that when I went to buy a new F5XB, it had a non-USA origin tag on it. That was around 2008. Could have been a fake, but it was at a reputable dealer...
From http://www.tiffen.com/domke_faqs.html :
At any rate, it was obvious that the materials and stitching were not up to the same standard compared with the bags I had/have (still do) that were a decade and more older than that. And sad to me: I was used to Domkes that were right up there with Billingham in materials and assembly quality, these later bags most definitely were not.
Perhaps they've become improved again since then. No way to know since there are very few dealers nearby anymore where one can look at any bags now...
G
... and others too...
Hmm. I could swear that when I went to buy a new F5XB, it had a non-USA origin tag on it. That was around 2008. Could have been a fake, but it was at a reputable dealer...
From http://www.tiffen.com/domke_faqs.html :
At any rate, it was obvious that the materials and stitching were not up to the same standard compared with the bags I had/have (still do) that were a decade and more older than that. And sad to me: I was used to Domkes that were right up there with Billingham in materials and assembly quality, these later bags most definitely were not.
Perhaps they've become improved again since then. No way to know since there are very few dealers nearby anymore where one can look at any bags now...
G
x-ray
Veteran
Looking at the bags I bought this year I think they've made improvements over my older ones. I have one that I've used probably 15-20 years and the new ones are just as good or better.
rolfe
Well-known
I have to put in a word for the Wotencraft Ryder -- the criteria in the OP was "outfit", and the Ryder will hold a decent Leica outfit in style.
Rolfe
Rolfe
Robert Lai
Well-known
The problem with the all leather bags is that they need so much maintenance. They will get scuffed up. The edges will start to lose their color. You have to clean and condition the leather periodically. Otherwise, it can dry up and crack. Also, in humid environments, it can become a fungus farm. I have a Coach leather briefcase that I use daily, and have used for more than 10 years. However, in that time I've had to strip the finish and redye it back to black. The edges especially, get worn and the color is removed. After the dyeing, the leather has to be reconditioned, and then polished. It's labor intensive.
For those reasons, I much prefer a canvas or ballistic nylon bag.
For those reasons, I much prefer a canvas or ballistic nylon bag.
peterm1
Veteran
My vote goes to Billingham. They just LOOK the part. There may be bags that are more protective in harsh conditions but for everyday use they are comfortable to carry because they are soft and they just look damned good. If you want to own a Leica its most likely in part because you like the classy and classic gear they represent. Billingham is both classy and classic. Having said that, if travelling I would never check my Billingham into checked baggage to travel in a plane's hold. Apart from the fact that it is likely to get pinched it would not give the protection needed when thrown around by baggage handlers.
back alley
IMAGES
i mostly use the domke f6...it holds 3 cameras with lenses attached...and the tenba cooper 13 slim...it holds the same plus has a space for my iPad pro 12"...
John Lawrence
Well-known
Always used Billingham bags in the past, but having recently acquired a Fogg b-laika have used nothing but that. Both are great, and having a bag that's made of waterproof (as opposed to water resistant) fabric is important to me.
John
John
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
If Coach made camera bags - real camera bags - I might bite.
It would be for my wife, of course...
Chris
It would be for my wife, of course...
Chris
tajart
ancien
bags
bags
when i got a real camera bag, i bought a tenba for about $10, new. it would hold 500c blad, 2f, gossen meter, gray card, sketchbook, and later i could squeeze an m3 when travelling. i still have that bag, but graduated to billingham, and now have a couple foggs.
i gifted my grandson a bag from m-classic. lately i've started using my wife's hand me down marimekko shoulder bags which fit me well. considering adding an insert, but we'll see.
i often wonder if carrying too much weight over the shoulder compounds back problems.
all in all, there are a lot of good choices available.
bags
when i got a real camera bag, i bought a tenba for about $10, new. it would hold 500c blad, 2f, gossen meter, gray card, sketchbook, and later i could squeeze an m3 when travelling. i still have that bag, but graduated to billingham, and now have a couple foggs.
i gifted my grandson a bag from m-classic. lately i've started using my wife's hand me down marimekko shoulder bags which fit me well. considering adding an insert, but we'll see.
i often wonder if carrying too much weight over the shoulder compounds back problems.
all in all, there are a lot of good choices available.
noisycheese
Normal(ish) Human
If so, it's probably $7000 USD.
benmacphoto
Well-known
For what it's worth, the "new" line of Domke bags no longer feature the flag and made in USA.
The classic line of bags still have the made in USA inside the bag.
The classic line of bags still have the made in USA inside the bag.