Re: [Leica] Wich Bag for a Leica M??

[John Coan <jcoan@alumni.duke.edu>]

A new line of camera bags called Kipling is being distributed in the US.  I
think Tiffen distributes them, and they are made in Belgium.  There is one model
(don't know the number) that is small and seems made to fit an M.  I bought
one.  About fifty bucks.  It will hold an M body, lens attached, two lenses on
side pockets, SF 20, and film.  Has a big front flap with zippers on each side,
and velcro.  Comes in a variety of tacky colors if you are so inclined.  It is
about the size of a medium ladies' purse.  In fact, it looks like a ladies
purse.  Despite this the utility for using with an M was overwhelming and I
decided that if people thought I was carrying a pocketbook then that was their
problem and bought it anyway. :-)

Grégoire Vandenschrick wrote:

> The very very cute story goes on as I received the 35mm asph that completes
> my M6 last thursday. Made two TriX, and will give it this afternoon to
> develop.
>
> My question is:
>
> I know two bags that are dedicated for Leica M's, the Billingham something,
> and the Tenba something (309m I think).
> In fact I search the philosophal stone, as I want I really compact bag, in
> wich the body will have an optic attached, an other one (a 90) and some
> place for film. My criteria is that the bag should have the thickness of the
> height of the body, say 10cm on a less than A4 superficy (long, height of
> the bag). This is practically the billingham, but the price is so high I
> hesitate, sure I'm there is the same bag anywhere for the third of the
> price.
>
> Thank you for your suggestion
>
> In fact, I realized that the thing I'm more preoccupated after buying a new
> body is to find the perfect bag for it?!
> I thing I heard Freud laughing in his grave ;-)
>
> Gregoire Vandenschrick (just civily married this saturday)