Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The bags are pretty well made-I have one, the Harry Palmer Device; I think it's discontinued. As mentioned before, they don't look like your typical camera bag. I don't like them for a number of reasons though. Firstly, the material used on the outside is rather rough and tends to create a lot of friction when rubbed against one's clothing; secondly, the strap is rather stiff and without the shoulder pad, has a tendency to cut into my shoulder. This makes it quite uncomfortable for extended periods of use. Another thing that might annoy those preferring a discreet bag is the velcro-makes a lot of noise whenever the bag is opened or closed. Lastly, the one I have is an odd trapezoidal shape, which complicates packing at times. However, there are good things with regards to the Crumpler: besides being well made, the buckles and the velcro is pretty darn secure, which makes it hard for pickpockets to get at your equipment (though this could work against you too); I also like the quick release buckle for the strap, which makes it very easy for you to adjust the length; the bag is also very well padded and rather water-resistant. I now use a Billingham Hadley in favor of the Crumpler. My typical kit is a Nikon FM3a and 2 short primes (28 and 50), along with some film, a notebook, etc. One could easily fit two M6 bodies and probably two to three lenses in it. For the Harry Palmer, I think you could fit the same, with a lot of room to spare, figure maybe another lens or two, a flash, and a lot of film. (I know that it can fit 2 SLR bodies, and 4 lenses, plus a flash, so I guess there should be even more space for a Leica kit). Justin - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Don Dory Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 8:48 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Assistance on a Camera Bag / Crumpler anyone? Erik, Crumpler is the name of the bike messenger bags I referred to in a post a few days ago. If the archives work we had a lively discussion about Crumpler about a year ago. You might check out Rich Pinto at Photovillage.com as he has carried these bags and I have been tempted on several occasions by them. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Erik van der Meulen Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 7:32 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Assistance on a Camera Bag / Crumpler anyone? Does anyone have any experiences with the Crumpler series of bags? They seem to have a line of camera bags. Or actually camera-inserts for their bags. Seems like a reasonable idea to me. They have (a rather peculiar) site at: http://www.crumpler.com.au/ I am looking for a fit for an M6, Bessa-L both with lenses mounted and two more lenses and the SF20. Any thoughts much appreciated! - -- Erik van der Meulen <e.van.der.meulen@avondel.com> - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html