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Subject: [Leica] simple pouch recommendation for M body, one lens
From: leica_korenman at hotmail.com (eric)
Date: Sun Oct 31 15:27:51 2004
References: <5.1.0.14.2.20041031181222.045a0a60@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>

hmmm - nice, but dimensions are bit too bulky.
Padding is not needed. I am looking for something lightweight and almost 
holster like.

thanks for the link,
Eric


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William G. Lamb, III" <lambroving@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] simple pouch recommendation for M body, one lens


>
> Eric,
>
> Since you don't like Billingham, not sure this will do. Also very 
> expensive, but quality on a par with your Leica. They will make it in 
> black if you don't like the usual way it comes. Water-resistant and a 
> front pouch for a filter, film, a microfibre cloth and brush if you want. 
> Fits my MP with 35 ASPH and 12504 hood fitted. Takes mere seconds to pull 
> out the camera to shoot and seems to give reasonable protection. 
> <http://www.foggspecialistbags.com/xylophone.htm>
>
> William
>
> At 05:49 PM 10/31/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>Starting to realize that my quest for the perfect bag is like my wife 
>>shopping for shoes.
>>Yes - I am man enough to admit, I am a bag fiend.
>>
>>I have been on a quest for the right 'pouch'.
>>Should be small but able to hold one M7 with one lens attached (up to 
>>width of 35 ASPH).
>>I have been using a Lowepro 50AW which is certainly rugged- but can be a 
>>bit too bulky for my purposes. It is a great all-weather, ready to go 
>>camping pouch.
>>
>>Ideally it would be a smaller version of my Domke F-5XB - a great bag unto 
>>itself for travel.
>>
>>Anyone bagaholics have a suggestion?
>>And no, I am not into Billinghams.. A bit too.. well nevermind..
>>
>>Eric
>
>
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Replies: Reply from firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin) ([Leica] simple pouch recommendation for M body, one lens)
In reply to: Message from lambroving at worldnet.att.net (William G. Lamb, III) ([Leica] simple pouch recommendation for M body, one lens)