Leica M soft bag

[ShivaYash]

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Hello

 

I have a problem. I camera kit lives in a Billingham Alice bag. It's old but perfect. I recently added an AVEA 3 pouch. Very handy. However when I'm out and about with one lens plus camera, I'd like a sort of day bag. I have a half case but may be ok but a small bag will be better I think. So does anyone use this Leica soft bag? Or could another be recommended? Thanks.

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For a one body with one lens outing, I often use the Billingham Digital. It has room for the camera with the lens attached and some paraphernalia. Actually, it's roomy enough to accommodate a second body or lens if I absolutely have to.

 

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[elgenper]

Have a look at the ThinkTank Mirrorless Mover 10.  Cheap, light, small, good quality but unassuming looks.  Swallows one M body with up to 75/2 mounted, a couple of spare batteries plus an iPhone, not much bigger than Leica´s Neoprene bag but far better protection.

 

For one extra lens, I second Philipp´s recommendation for the Billingham Digital Hadley, only it´s much bigger than the TTMM10.

Edited September 11, 2015 by elgenper

[ShivaYash]

Thanks to both. I'll look at these options. I am a big fan of the Billingham but don't want to spend close to £100 on a light duty bag for one lens shooting.

[ramosa]

Taste is critical when it comes to bags--and we all vary in that regard. If, instead, you prefer more of the basic and understated Domke look and design, you may want to consider either the F-5xb or F-8. I have both. I first got the F-5xb, but actually prefer the F-8. They're about the same size, but I prefer the latching for closure on the F-8 (as compared to the zipper and velcro of the F-5xb), as well as the fact that its small pockets each have individual velcro. Either bag can comfortably carry an M body with lens attached, plus 1-2 other lenses.

[Duane Pandorf]

I wish the Billingham Small and Digital bags had a handle similar to the Hadley Pro.

[Manoleica]

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Edited September 11, 2015 by manoleica

[run23]

I've had this for over a year now. Absolutely wonderful and perfect for my M9 plus a lens or two.

 

http://www.adammarelliphoto.com/2013/11/slow-tools-camera-bag/

[elgenper]

I've had this for over a year now. Absolutely wonderful and perfect for my M9 plus a lens or two.

 

http://www.adammarelliphoto.com/2013/11/slow-tools-camera-bag/

Do you find the absence of padding a problem?  It does look nice, but very vulnerable for bumping into doors & c.

[ShivaYash]

Any idea who makes the Leica System Bags? I've got my eye on the small one for my needs. Annoying the leather is synthetic but over all from what I've seen online it seems good. Leica product code is L18476 for the small one. I think a medium sized model is also available.

[run23]

Do you find the absence of padding a problem?  It does look nice, but very vulnerable for bumping into doors & c.

I often use a modular padding insert that I picked up for a few bucks at B&H. I do use it without padding though if I'm just walking around with a camera and lens and haven't had an issue. Obviously if the bag is going to smack up against something more padding is better, and I'll add the padding if I'm going to in a rougher environment or for taking it on a plane.  But for a lot of my use I don't find padding to be necessary

[fiftyonepointsix]

I keep the Leica half case on the M9, M monochrom, and M8- then put it into an SLR pouch case. I use a Nikon CS-9 and CS-10.

[asiafish]

For a one body with one lens outing, I often use the Billingham Digital. It has room for the camera with the lens attached and some paraphernalia. Actually, it's roomy enough to accommodate a second body or lens if I absolutely have to.

 

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I second the Hadley Digital by Billingham recommendation.  Its plenty for an M, an extra lens and a few batteries and cards.