Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On the waist band of the pack I wore a simple "Crumpler" bag: almost no padding, sort of triangular in shape, and when empty it is almost flat. Holds the M6 with lens, up to the X-pan with lens, very secure belt attachment tough material and "cheap". On 01/11/2004, at 10:27 AM, eric wrote: > 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > Alastair