piblondin Posted May 16, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm looking for a bag to fit my Leica with a lens attached and nothing else. Right now I have this one: Lowepro - Apex 100 AW the Lowepro Apex 100 AW The things I like about it: -it's the right size--just fits an M with a 50mm lens attached, no room for anything else -it's water-resistant and comes with a rain shield that you can pull out and use to cover the bag -it has both a padded shoulder strap and a carrying handle The thing I don't like and would like to remedy in my next bag is that it doesn't really have padding at the bottom, though it does have some on the sides and top. Can someone suggest another, similarly sized bag that does? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ellie Posted May 16, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2012 These are not directly camera bags and needs a padded insert but they are rugged and comes with a 100 year warranty: Saddleback Leather Co. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted May 16, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2012 ... The thing I don't like and would like to remedy in my next bag is that it doesn't really have padding at the bottom, ... Until you find your new bag why not just cut up a Sorbothane inner sole or other suitably shock absorbing material and drop it into the bottom of the bag? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Verrips Posted May 16, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2012 My choice = Billingham Hadley Digital Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten Posted May 16, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 16, 2012 For the purpose of carrying my camera with a smaller lens attached I use a Kata Bag DC 433. Sound similar to the Lowepro and has an effective yellow padding. It will however disappoint you on one point: it takes a small purse and telephone as well. Maarten Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted May 16, 2012 Share #6 Posted May 16, 2012 If you want a quality bag designed for an M with one lens, check out the Fogg Bags "Flute". Expensive, but beautifully made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piblondin Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted May 16, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I really do want something that justs the camera with a lens attached and nothing else. The Lowepro is the right size, so I'll see if I can insert some padding on the bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 16, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2012 What about Leica's own neoprene case. Or get Luigi Creszenzi to make you a full camera case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted May 17, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2012 Artisan & Artist Rina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted May 17, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 17, 2012 What about Leica's own neoprene case... Well, only in dry weather! That neoprene fabric is a SPONGE; a shower followed by sun will give your camera a full sauna bath (minus the beer)... I got a mint new original Benser case very cheap; similar to the neoprene one, but top quality leather instead. Less padding, though. But NO Velcro.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted May 17, 2012 Share #11 Posted May 17, 2012 What about Leica's own neoprene case. I used to use a Hadley insert in a canvas bag but since retiring that bag I've gone with the neoprene case and general bag approach. It's fine for really casual use but I find it less than ideal in a situation when I might want to use the camera fairly frequently and have to keep getting the camera out of the bag and then remove the neoprene case. I've considered getting a smaller dedicated bag but the problem then is that there is nowhere to stick a book (or the other gubbins that we carry around nowadays in a man bag) and you end up carrying two bags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danedit28 Posted May 17, 2012 Share #12 Posted May 17, 2012 Check out the Crumpler 3 million dollar bag. It'll do exactly what you're looking for... great weather-proof padded shoulder bag that will fit just the Leica-M + lens. It also has a slim front pocket for memory cards and whatnot. The 2 million dollar bag may work as well but the overall size between the 2 and 3 is negligible in my opinion so might as well go for the 3 in case you wanna sneak another lens in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piblondin Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted May 18, 2012 Check out the Crumpler 3 million dollar bag. It'll do exactly what you're looking for... great weather-proof padded shoulder bag that will fit just the Leica-M + lens. It also has a slim front pocket for memory cards and whatnot. The 2 million dollar bag may work as well but the overall size between the 2 and 3 is negligible in my opinion so might as well go for the 3 in case you wanna sneak another lens in there. Thanks! I had forgotten about Crumpler, but the One Million Dollar bag might work for me. I intend to keep it inside a larger messenger bag, which is why I want to keep things small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el.nino Posted May 21, 2012 Share #14 Posted May 21, 2012 Tasche für Leica M mit nur einem Objektiv gesucht? Gefunden! Von Leica! | Taschenfreak.de Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted May 21, 2012 Share #15 Posted May 21, 2012 If I am just placing my M in another bag, I just use a Novoflex wrap. Novoflex - Wraps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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