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raven and ryker by unoh7, on Flickr

 

Wotancraft Raven and Ryker

 

2 bodies in the smaller one

 

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Raven 2 Bodies by unoh7, on Flickr

 

These are much cheaper than most of the really high end bags, and hold their value extremely well, as few are made. Quality is off the hook, and lining is microfibre. Zippers are guarded. The bigger one has a iPad pouch too, and a good sized external pocket:

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DSC02872 by unoh7, on Flickr

 

Basically my daily man bag, as it will hold lots and is very tough. I think the little one is 275 and the big one is 375 USD. The little one is 671 grams without strap, big one 1206. Nothing ever comes out if they are closed, even when bag rolls off passenger seat and is now upside down on floorboard,as you race to shoot. Weather stays out, and protection is substantial.

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Leica's own full case has top and back flaps that are secured with magnets.  I doubt they would do that if it were harmful.  I have one on each of my M240's and so far no ill effects I can tell.   I once had a cellphone holster with a magnet that used to wake the phone from sleep mode and drain the battery.  It was a long time ago, but I suppose it has to to with the placement and especially strength of the magnets.

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Hi, I am afraid of the strong magnets that hold the flap. They are big and quite strong, am thinking of the shutter mechanism or the electronics. Any thoughts?

 

I replaced the noisy Velcro on my Domke F5XB with two rare earth magnets a couple of years ago. I've never noticed any problem with my M9 or M240.

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Hi, I am afraid of the strong magnets that hold the flap. They are big and quite strong, am thinking of the shutter mechanism or the electronics. Any thoughts?

They really aren't that strong. The makers love Leicas and haul them everywhere, as do I.

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This is what you can get in the 'larger ' of the two Dothebags I have ........ in a few configurations 

 

 

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The 'smaller' Dothebag .... which is narrower and a bit less high I use for a T+M lens on adapter, Leica body with lens and a spare lens plus a fair bit of the junk shown above.

Both are nicely re-configurable and comfortable to carry as they are quite soft .... and don't shout 'camera !'  which is handy .....

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I replaced the noisy Velcro on my Domke F5XB with two rare earth magnets a couple of years ago. I've never noticed any problem with my M9 or M240.

You can also just put a piece of the reverse Velcro over the bag's Velcro. I have done that on my F-8. That, plus snipping away the Domke promotional "tags," and you're ready to go. Edited by ramosa
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nice bag and nice service to show it packed and unpacked. Tks

 

I like the straps of your cameras, look very stable and thick and long lasting.

Could you pls let me know the brand?? 

 

Michael

 Luigi's .....  at Leicatime ...... site is a bit impenetrable ..... ordering can be a bit hit and miss and not cheap ..... but they are nice straps.

 

Since then I've changed to Arte di Mano which are a bit slimmer and more elegant ..... but the Luigi's have the advantage of being very soft and can be folded/rolled up easily round the lens/camera for storage 

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The Wotankraft Ryker is the best camera bag that I have used for a small Leica set up. It is beautifully made, practical and not too heavy for leather. Taiwan is now thriving as a centre for traditional hand-made leather goods and the people at Wotankraft are a great example of that. They are also very friendly and efficient.

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After many years using the Dome satchel bag, I have switched 6 years ago to a Artisan & Artist. As tough and confortable on the shoulder as the Domke but much lighter and with more effective padding. Made in Japan, it is not cheap.

 

The discreet matt black finish is a bonus.

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Has anyone on here got a fast and prime bag? they look awesome but the price.... :wacko:  :unsure:

Why not get the Domke bag made for Leioa. Iy has all the room you need and is small and easy to carry, but it is not leather as you specify. Are you sure you need leather?

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 Luigi's .....  at Leicatime ...... site is a bit impenetrable ..... ordering can be a bit hit and miss and not cheap ..... but they are nice straps.

 

Since then I've changed to Arte di Mano which are a bit slimmer and more elegant ..... but the Luigi's have the advantage of being very soft and can be folded/rolled up easily round the lens/camera for storage 

 

I'll second Luigi's straps. I love mine.

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This is what you can get in the 'larger ' of the two Dothebags I have ........ in a few configurations 

 

 

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The 'smaller' Dothebag .... which is narrower and a bit less high I use for a T+M lens on adapter, Leica body with lens and a spare lens plus a fair bit of the junk shown above.

Both are nicely re-configurable and comfortable to carry as they are quite soft .... and don't shout 'camera !'  which is handy .....

Which DoTheBag exactly are you showing here?

It looks more handy than on the Monochrom site.

 

Thanks, Maarten

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Checkout Luigi's Leicatime custom outfit case. I have his standard and it's great. It will definitely a camera with lens and a Noctilux on the side. He specifically built it that way. The default configuration for the internal divider leaves exactly enough room on one side to hold an M and a 50mm Summilux.

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I follow Adam's site now and then (and like it a lot), but somehow missed this bag and his input in its design. It looks pretty cool. Anyone seen or used one? Not cheap, of course.

I have both of them and they're nice bags. For my taste, the larger bag is more useful, but I'm happy I have them both.

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