Messenger bag for Leica Q3

[MikeD70]

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You might want to look at the many other posts about bags for the Q and Q2 as they are the same size.  A lot of examples to be found there.

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The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[JNK100]

On 4/1/2024 at 6:24 PM, sugsug said:

How about Artisan & Artist bags? They are lighter than Think Tanks and look great. Plus they are made in Japan made for storing Leicas

http://www.artisan-n-artist.com/product_list.php?nid=73

I use one of these and they are really nice bags.

[Mute-on]

Wotancraft Pilot 7L should be the perfect size, and has provision for an 11” iPad. Mine is en route as I type for an almost identical application. 

[mbphotox]

On 4/1/2024 at 11:46 AM, GREG PLAT said:

I am in the research of a messenger bag in order to be distinctive. I will carry me Leica Q3, 2 batteries, Power bank, Ipad Air 11 inch, Ricoh GRII wit batteries and a small Notebook A6.

Ona Brixton is too big https://onabags.com/collections/messenger-bags/products/the-brixton

 I haven't decided yet if the material will be leather or waxed canvas 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1328519997/waxed-canvas-camera-bag-personalized?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Messenger+bag+photographer&ref=sr_gallery-1-5&pro=1&frs=1&content_source=a42ae34f3d990e13dab0978dc6b6e947b13b5795%3A1328519997&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1

I have already these bags

• Wotancraft pilot travel camera bag 2L
• Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L v2 
• Billingham Hadley Small Pro Black/Tan 

Any suggestions?

 

Greg

 

 

 

Those ONA knockoffs look amazing!

I have an ONA "the Bowery" (cognac leather) and love it. But I've regretted not getting the dark brown one shortly after I got mine.
Tried to sell it at half price and nobody cared, lol..

I barely use it, because the light brown leather just doesn't please me anymore..

I did find that I could darken it by applying leather wax to the surface, at least for a short while. Been contemplating trying to darken it permanentely, though, since I would then probably use it more often, too.

 

That said, those knockoffs look just as awesome as the real deal, and they are sold at a reasonable price, too.

[David Wien]

31 minutes ago, mbphotox said:

 

Those ONA knockoffs look amazing!

I have an ONA "the Bowery" (cognac leather) and love it. But I've regretted not getting the dark brown one shortly after I got mine.
Tried to sell it at half price and nobody cared, lol..

I barely use it, because the light brown leather just doesn't please me anymore..

I did find that I could darken it by applying leather wax to the surface, at least for a short while. Been contemplating trying to darken it permanentely, though, since I would then probably use it more often, too.

 

That said, those knockoffs look just as awesome as the real deal, and they are sold at a reasonable price, too.

Have you tried using brown shoe polish to darken the leather? It make take a couple of applications to sink in; but it will be waterproof also!

David

[Sharpshooter]

3 hours ago, Mute-on said:

Wotancraft Pilot 7L should be the perfect size, and has provision for an 11” iPad. Mine is en route as I type for an almost identical application. 

You’ll love it. I’ve had mine now for a couple of months to go with the Q3.

I’ve always used a rucksack - a Millican Dave the Rucksack with a Billingham Hadley Small padded insert for the last 4 or so years - as I found that I always find something to buy when I’m out and about 😉. But when I got the Q3 I wanted to try something different and I am pleased that I did.

The 7L Wotancraft is ideal for the Q3 as, as you say, it can take an 11” iPad and everything else you could possibly need too, a cleaning kit, flash, spare battery and cards, charger/power bank and associated cables, filters, notebook and pen, wallet and phone. It also comes in a lovely cotton boot bag which fits neatly in the back pocket that satisfies my needs for most of my spontaneous purchases. It really is a great bag.

Enjoy in good health.

[mbphotox]

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49 minutes ago, David Wien said:

Have you tried using brown shoe polish to darken the leather? It make take a couple of applications to sink in; but it will be waterproof also!

David

Will give that a try, thanks.