Billingham Hadley Pro -

[mikethebaggie]

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Is the Billingham Hadley Pro large enough to contain an, M5, M6 with lenses (50mm & 28mm) and an Olympus E410 DSLR (which is one of the smaller DSLRs) plus films and bit and bobs? Went searching for one to try, but I couldn't find one on sale where I live.

[bill]

In short, I'd say yes, but not easily, nor conveniently. I have used my Hadley Pro plus two AVEA3s to carry 2 M bodies and up to seven lenses, and assorted other bits and pieces when travelling, but it is bloody heavy fully leaden and not the most practical solution.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

[mike_h]

Depends what you like. If you don't mind having a bag that's packed like a jigsaw puzzle then maybe you could fit that kit into the Hadley Pro. I tried the HP and didn't like the form factor or the size. I'm not into satchels.

 

I like a bag that is a little lower in the height department and is big enough to have some flexibility and yet not so heavy or bulky that you can't lug it around all day.

 

I eventually came up with the Billingham 225. It takes 2-3 M bodies with half a dozen lenses and the film, cleaning kit, flash, warm jumper, water bottle and lunch you require for a day out. It's got a place for your passport and other docs and it doesn't kill you when you lift it. Nor is it so large as to be a pain to move around with.

 

I also use it to carry Hasselblad gear with or without the Ms. A good all round bag that is easier to work out of than the Hadley.

 

Regards

 

Mike

[glenerrolrd]

I went with the hadley large because it will hold a MacBook Pro 15 and 2 M8s plus 6-7 lenses. It is of course very heavy but I unload the lap top and carry both M8s outside the bag.

[mikethebaggie]

Thnk you for your advice Bill, Mike and glenerrolrd. It does look a wee bit small on the phots I've seen. So, I think I will go for the 225. Cheers again

 

Mike