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I'm looking for a bag that can hold an M7 with a 75mm summicron, fountain pen, and moleskine with some extra space. This would be an everyday carry-round bag—not a "I'm going to go take pictures" bag. I want leather and no velcro. Any suggestions before I end up buying the wrong one (I have lots of bags and none of them fit this description)?

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Leather is nice but heavy.

 

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Billingham Pola Stowaway. It does not look like much but its great. An M9 and any lens except 135 fits in it.

 

I keep my camera in a neoprene case and put the camera and neoprene case in the Pola bag. I also recommend putting a fabric covered foam insert from another bag in the bottom of the Pola for extra padding. Gopgle this bag and you will find other favorable comments. Its really great as a one camera plus lens and bits bag.

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With the requirements you outline, an obvious choice would be the classic Leica case. (See eBay item #290406871345 as an example.) Hard leather, no zippers or velcro, fitted for your camera, compact, classy and affordable.

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Thanks for all the suggestions, but I don't see one on the mark yet. The Artist and Artisan Elliott I have. Nice little bag, but too small for what I'm thinking of. I'm basically looking for a messenger-type bag that will hold an M7 and lens. I can bring a Moleskine, pen, a small book or two and then the camera. The Elliott doesn't hold the Moleskine easily and you can forget the book (I'm thinking of just a small paperback).

 

Also, soft leather — not looking for a box, but something that will be practical in protecting the camera.

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Maybe try this:

 

Take the M9 over the shoulder and put the pen and book in the pocket, along with extra battery and perhaps an extra lens.

 

The tear on the camera over the shoulder would be different than the tear from lying in a bag. But the camera is pretty well protected under the arm and you would be able to use it anytime. It's just a matter of setting the ISO and white balance, and you are ready.

 

It's of cause a matter of habit. But is an idea. I feel lighter and free this way, rather than having a small bag.

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Well, the French make some nice leather....

 

Like this

 

Or this

 

Jeff

 

In any event, don't buy with Miss Numérique website. Their pricing is outrageous.

Often a 20 to 40 % :eek: mark-up.

 

This one is not a camera bag nad it's not cheap, but it's beautifully thought and made.

 

http://look.hardgraft.com/

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