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Looking for a small travel bag for a M10, preferably available from Amazon, with B&H being second choice.


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Much as I like Billingham bags, I have three, the Hadley Pro being my favourite everyday bag (but too big for the OP), I do change bags according to where I'm going, and if there are crowds I'd only take a bag with good fat strips of Velcro to hold the flap down. Zips and straps can be silently opened by naughty people, not so a Velcroed bag, a 'Retrospective' is loud enough to wake the dead (although it can be silenced).

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I understand your point, unfortunately the same is valid in an environment where you would not like to make any noise getting your camera out of the bag (wildlife, streets etc.).

I don‘t like Velcro a lot, noisy and it sticks to my wollen sweaters 😉

I rather protect the bag by carrying it across.

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15 hours ago, Likaleica said:

That's the one I mentioned above, only they made a Leica branded one. It's perfect for one camera and a couple of lenses or two cameras each with a lens.  I had my name and telephone number embroidered on the top flap just in case someone found it and was honest enough to contact me.  Maybe in Japan that might happen...

Of everything I've seen so far, this looks like my best choice.  I need to wait about 10 days before I order it, but my only real choice right now seems to be "what color".

Fascinating that they make a "Leica Branded" case.  I would be most interested in an un-branded case, but I doubt I'll find one.  I'll probably go for this one, which stands out the least.  Oh, and with the money exchange, I think the price I pay Amazon is about the same as if I was in England.

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6 hours ago, stefanusj said:

By the way, if you need photos with 72, Hadley Digital, Small Pro or Combi Bag; maybe i can help... 

Sure - either maybe you can post them here, so everyone can see them, or if you prefer you can email me at michaeljessemyers at gm ail dot c om.

It might even work with my Nikon Df camera, with a second lens.

Thanks very much to you, and everyone else who has posted - I doubt I'd have found this on my own.  The price, around $200, is no problem, since it doesn't even look expensive, more like a $30 bag, which is fine with me.

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1 hour ago, MikeMyers said:

Sure - either maybe you can post them here, so everyone can see them, or if you prefer you can email me at michaeljessemyers at gm ail dot c om.

It might even work with my Nikon Df camera, with a second lens.

Thanks very much to you, and everyone else who has posted - I doubt I'd have found this on my own.  The price, around $200, is no problem, since it doesn't even look expensive, more like a $30 bag, which is fine with me.

It’s not really branded Leica. There are no Leica identifiers on the bag other than a tag inside the flap that says Billingham for Leica. It’s an excellent small bag.

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Thanks for the photo - yeah, I'd be happy with that sticker inside, but I guess it doesn't matter either way.  Thanks for the photo - that puts things into perspective, my 50 will probably fit on the camera without reversing the sunshade.  Carrying the 90 isn't that big a deal, as I mostly shoot 35 and 50, and there's room for some accessories, better than using my pockets.  For the original purpose, this thread can be marked "CLOSED" or whatever the appropriate term is.  I just ordered the bag - and thanks to your photo, I bought one that looks similar to yours, only $10 more than the one I had been looking at.  If it doesn't work out, Amazon Prime makes it easy to return things.  Yours has two straps, but this bag only has one.  

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The Billingham bag arrived yesterday.  The term "superb" would be an understatement.  I love it.  It's beautiful, soft, reasonably mall, very protective, has enough room, but no excess, dividers, and a front "pocket" for small stuff.  I haven't yet put the camera inside it.  I'll see how the camera and an extra lens fits into it.  As of now, it's a "keeper".

I'm still not sure how they expect people to open it - there is the pin that goes through the "belt", like in how you buckle your pants, and the strap can be forced up a little, so it slides off.  The leather needs to soften somewhat.

Sad, I wish I had known about this years ago!

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2 hours ago, MikeMyers said:

The Billingham bag arrived yesterday.  The term "superb" would be an understatement.  I love it.  It's beautiful, soft, reasonably mall, very protective, has enough room, but no excess, dividers, and a front "pocket" for small stuff.  I haven't yet put the camera inside it.  I'll see how the camera and an extra lens fits into it.  As of now, it's a "keeper".

I'm still not sure how they expect people to open it - there is the pin that goes through the "belt", like in how you buckle your pants, and the strap can be forced up a little, so it slides off.  The leather needs to soften somewhat.

Sad, I wish I had known about this years ago!

The buckles are only for the occasional need to adjust the fit of the bag to accommodate  smaller or larger volume of gear.  Otherwise it’s a simple matter of slipping the large opening in the straps over the pins and pulling down to tighten, or pulling back up to release. Simple, quiet and secure.

Did you get Fibernyte or canvas? Both have a rubber layer between the outside material and inner layer, and are thereby waterproof.  The company started by making fishing bags.  Service is also top rate.

Jeff

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I have learned a few immutable truths regarding camera bags over the decades.  Here they are -

1:  You just can't beat a Billingham

2:  Buy from a Leica dealer and/or from B&H Photo whenever possible

3:  Think Tank Retrospective bags are awfully damn good

4:  Wotancraft bags are awfully damn good, too

5:  Domke is not to be ignored - they are a whole lotta camera bag for the money

6:  When all else fails, see #1 above

7:  At the end of the day, buy a Billingham, Wotancraft or T/T Retrospective

 

 

 

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On 7/14/2021 at 4:55 PM, rramesh said:

Frankly for a camera and one lens, why would you need a bag?

1) To be more discreet. When I stop for a coffee, I hate to place the camera on the table in front of me. Feels like showing off. I just leave it in the bag.

2) To be prepared for rain. Might be different where you live but at my place it rains often (which is good, blue sky is boring).

By the way, this thread just inspired me to buy my 4th Billingham bag, a 72 in all black.

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Ive yet to find a edc bag for my leica that adequately provides enough padding to say im comfortable to throw around and not worry the contents break like i do with a regular bag without a camera inside....If someone has found one please care to share...so far i had to make adhoc inserts and extra padding. 

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13 hours ago, Jeff S said:

.....Did you get Fibernyte or canvas? Both have a rubber layer between the outside material and inner layer, and are thereby waterproof.....

I didn't realize I had a choice.  Where would I find that information?  The one I selected from the website I linked to was $10 more expensive than the others, maybe because it came with Amazon Prime.

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1 minute ago, MikeMyers said:

I didn't realize I had a choice.  Where would I find that information?  The one I selected from the website I linked to was $10 more expensive than the others, maybe because it came with Amazon Prime.

Most Billingham bags have the option; not all.  Which did you buy?  A good photo dealer site like B&H will list the choice for those that do.

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On 7/14/2021 at 12:18 AM, m410 said:

OP,

If you are not sure if you are the camera bag type perhaps small, lightweight and reasonable $$'s is a good place to start with your M10 outfit.  Pippy mentioned the definition of "small" and that is a good thing to decide.  

Leica Miami is a good store and not far from you.  I recommend making your selection in person and experiment a bit...hard to do that "online".

 I have the  Artisan & Artist* ACAM 1100 Canvas Camera Bag.   ($249) which is well made in Japan with good materials, compartment adjustability and protection.  I have taken mine all over with M10, 21mm SEM, 50mm Summicron, 90mm M-E, Batteries, pen/paper, 21 Finder, cable release, occasional passport / ticket copies.  Can be equipped with shoulder or hand-carry straps.  

https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/bags-and-cases-shoulder-bags/products/artisan-artist-acam-1100-canvas-camera-bag?variant=345674739

Good luck with your choice.

 

  • Materials: #10 Canvas, ballistic nylon.   Also available in black leather.

    Size: 
    (outer) 250mm long x 160mm tall x 140 mm wide 
    (inner) 240mm long x 150mm tall x 65mm wide

    Weight: 560g.   Color: Black

Went with slightly smaller one.

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On 7/17/2021 at 5:14 PM, Herr Barnack said:

3:  Think Tank Retrospective bags are awfully damn good

 

 

Beautiful and very robust but their velcro is incredibly noisy.  Yes, they have the no-noise flaps, but those make the bag less secure.

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