Which Small Billingham?

Which Small Billingham?

  • S3

    Votes: 3 2.4%

  • L2 (aka "Alice")

    Votes: 36 29.0%

  • Leica Combo

    Votes: 15 12.1%

  • Hadley Small

    Votes: 70 56.5%
  • Total voters
    124
I just got a hadley digital. It fits my M9 and 2 lenses. I have a 28, 75 and 90 and they fit snugly and hope to carry a 28, 50, and 90 kit when I get my 50. No room for anything else in the main compartment. Amazing to have such a great kit in such a small bag, very comfortable to carry around. I also have a hadley pro, but this is FAR more comfortable and the camera has easy access. It's also nice to know that it's waterproof in that unexpected downpour ( an easy occurence here in Seattle ! ).
 
Here's the Billingham "For Leica." Easily holds 2 bodies with 50 or 35 attached on either and an 85 + another 50 in between. Lens hoods, more film, meter, VT deluxe trigger grip and small Moleskine notebook go in the outer pocket.



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Just got a Billingham "For Leica" from my wife for Christmas. Nice bag. Fits my IIIf with 5 cm Collapsible Summicron, my light meter, half a dozen rolls of film, glasses (for these 53 year old eyes), lens tissue, and other little odds and ends. Really like it so far. Looks well made and hope it's as durable as the IIIf.

Best,
-Tim
 
Another vote for the Hadley Small.

My Billingham bags have easily been the best of all the camera bags I've had - and by far the most waterproof.

John
 
I have the Hadley Pro and while I love it, I find the larger size to invite the stowing of more gear, which in turn makes the bag heavier. I'm thinking of either a Hadley Small or even a Pola, as the latter has zippered pockets which make it more practical for me. A smaller bag would relieve any temptation to carry a lot of gear! It would be nice if the Hadley Small had a pocket at the back like the Pro and Pola, though.
 
Mine is the billingham for Leica bag, which I will relace soon because now my xpro and m9 with lenses wont fit in the bag..
 
If I had to live in a horrible world where I was limited to one bag, it would certainly be the Hadley Pro. The For Leica and the Hadley small are both excellent when you want to go smaller and lighter, and with less gear, they are just layed out a bit differently. I really like having the two front pockets on the Hadleys, but I find it a bit annoying that you cannot put the Avea pouches on the Hadley small, but you can on the for Leica. It's also nice to have the excuse of different colors for the different bags, that can help make your daily choice. I am waiting for a Fogg b-laika to come next week. A bit pricey, but I got mine used. I have borrowed one form a friend and they just seem a bit softer and more compliant than the Billinghams. The only objection I have to the Fogg bags, other than the price, is the use of Velcro, I cannot stand velro on a bag. Especially since it will one day wear out and it s a bit harder to replace, but then again, my dry cleaner is also an excellent tailor and enjoys a challenge. I think that I am starting to sound bag-obsessed, a label that I will have to bear. I will put it on the shelf with my bags!
 
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