Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've had an M-Classics bag for years. It probably needs no introduction here. When -- if -- it ever wears out, I'll get another one. It comfortably accommodates a 5D with 24-70 and lens hood attached, or a variety p Ms and lenses + papers or whatever + wallet, etc. It's water resistant, not sure about waterproof. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message ----- From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark at rabinergroup.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Subject: [Leica] Camera bag..... Date: Thu, Nov 8, 2012 4:54 am Domke now makes at least bag of this configuration not sure who came first I saw Bill Cunningham out using one. They are like fat satchels. One of them is the Domke J-2 Journalist Shoulder Bag and cost $$189.99 twice what the Lowe pro cost. http://tinyurl.com/bglmma7 Made of nylon (called ballistic) not canvas. I'm starting to like the nylon. Mark William Rabiner Photography http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ > From: Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:04:54 -0800 > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Subject: [Leica] Camera bag..... > > We have gotten out of the way all those little and not so little medical > "things" that prevent one from traveling at a certain age. Apropos that > travel, I wanted to find a camera bag for the Leica M6/M8/M9 or other > camera. I usually find a Domke to be perfect for most of my needs. But > hardly rainproof. One body with lens, 2-3 lenses (50 F1.4, Tri Elmar, 75 > Summarit, and WATE), space for a digital film wallet, place for batteries > and other accessories. It must be waterproof. Or at least, be rigged to > be > waterproof. > > > > Enter the Lowepro Stealth Reporter D300. Wonderful bag. Holds 3 or 4 > lenses, 1 body with lens, a second body, if required, and lots of stuff. > Has > a top carrying strap as well as a shoulder strap. Fairly large for the > Leica, it held a bunch of other stuff, including on one occasion, a couple > of sandwiches. Waterproof with its raincoat enabled. Used it on our car > trip through the Dalmatian coast and Hawaii with 100% success. And yes, > the > raincoat was really needed a few times. > > > > Then I decided, for our next trip, which will require quite a bit of travel > by train, not rental car, to carry the bag in a backpack. That allows both > arms to be free to help SWMBO with her luggage, and not have the bag swing > from an arm.. Found a perfect backpack ( 1 large compartment, one smaller > compartment plus all the little cubbies backpacks are known for. The D300 > fit, almost. It was a bit too big. Backpacks only come in a few widths, > and this was one of the widest. > > > > Went looking for a slightly smaller bag, same other specs. Found the > Lowepro Stealth Reporter D100. Hold one body with lens, 2 more lenses, and > some stuff. Same waterproofness. Fits perfectly in the backpack. 3-4 > lenses may fit for travel, but the dividers make it really tight for use. > Will not hold 2 sandwiches, it is a good fit for the 2 lens Leica outfit. > > > > I heartily recommend these bags.. Light, fairly well padded, lots of > cubbies, secret compartment ( Get Smart style.. ), and has that raincoat. > > > > Ordered our next overseas tickets.. > > > > Frank Filippone > > Red735i at verizon.net > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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