Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica R Combination Bag Outdoor Questions
From: "Steven A. Melnyk" <melnyk@msu.edu>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 18:52:35 -0500
References: <NDEIJCBGJPIEPDFEENCMGEIKCIAA.kitmc@acmefoto.com>

I have a Crumpler (the Harry Palmer) and, based on my experiences, I would 
strongly recommend against it.  It does not work well as a camera bag.  I 
was using it for my R8.  I had trouble storing the camera and three 
lens.  The bag frustrated me to no end.  For example, I would put film in 
the flaps, which, in a Domke, would lay flat.  They didn't in this bag.  I 
have used Domkes, Tenbas, Tamracs, and Billinghams.  This bag is now 
sitting unused and unloved.  My recommendation -- examine it in person 
before using it.

Steven A. Melnyk
Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University

At 09:28 AM 2/19/2003 +1000, you wrote:
> > The Australian manufacturer of which you speak is Crumpler. The 
> bugger's mad,
> > but makes great bags.
>
>http://www.crumpler.com.au/public/home.ehtml
>
>Rob
>
> >
> > There are some interesting bags that are made like bike-courier bags now,
> > made in Australia (brand slips my memory at the moment) and a host of
> > others.
> >
> > Some do like keeping all their red dots in order, however. ;-)
> >
> > Kit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Joseph
> > Codispoti
> > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:10 PM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica R Combination Bag Outdoor Questions
> >
> > I am not trying to offend anyone here but cannot understand why the bag has
> > to say "Leica" in order to carry the camera adequately.
> >
> > When I need a bag, I go to the store with all the gear I intend to carry,
> > including a sandwich, a rolled wad of cash, my daily supply of liquid
> > fortifier and a small framed and authographed photo of Demi Moore.
> >
> > I try several bags until I find the one that acommodates all the items.
> > The brand means very little as long as the bag meets my specifications for
> > fit, internal layout, and quality of construction.
> >
> > I am positive that Leica does not make any bags, nor do they offer one that
> > will carry all the items that one would ultimately own.
> >
> > Joe
> >
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In reply to: Message from "Kit McChesney | acmefoto" <kitmc@acmefoto.com> (RE: [Leica] Leica R Combination Bag Outdoor Questions)