Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

I am sure they will fix for you. I met them at their warehouse/showroom. Super nice folks. Talk with Brian Minear.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

Thanks. Definite obsession. Love new shiny stuff! Cheaper than horses, more durable than shoes and handbags. I thinks it’s justifiable. Organizational challenge however.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Suggest you locate a luggage repair shop or maybe even shoe repair, and see what they say. You may unfortunately find it’s cheaper to replace.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

I only use my camera bag to carry the gear that I don't leave at home, the gear in the bag changes for different outings.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Please have some photographs of those horses. It's another of my obsessions.

Happy Shooting!

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

As I get older, I focus more on bringing just the gear I need for a specific project or shoot. I have a large Billingham that will hold almost all of my DSLR gear, but usually leave it in the car and bring along just a body and one or two lenses in a smaller bag. All of my film cameras are assembled into outfits, with a different vintage bag for each. This requires some duplication in terms of meters and filters (which I don't use all that often, even on film), but vintage meters, bags, hoods, etc. are cheap. That way I have separate outfits for my Graphic, Rollei SL35/Spotmatic, Hasselblad, Kodak Retina, Leica III, Super Ikonta, and Rollei TLR outfits. It's just a matter of picking a bag for the day and embracing the "limitations" of whatever I'm bringing along for the day. Separate cases for lighting gear and tripods, which I bring along as needed.

I enjoy shooting with a variety of outfits and especially enjoy the focus it brings to my photo projects. Each type requires a little different focus (pun intended), and this, in turn, encourages me to work in a variety of styles. Not for everyone, I know, but I never feel unduly burdened by either the physical or metaphorical weight of what I'm carrying.

Andy

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

Happily!!! There are thousands of them here in many galleries. https://pbase.com/robertl594/equis&page=1

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

Nice, how do you like your Sigma 105, I have that and the Canon 85/1.2 and can't decide which to keep. How I came to own both is a story of its own, but now that I do it does seem a bit redundant.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Well there are several choices. I don't have a Vanguard but have replaced some zippers here and there. You could sew in a new one. I'm not good at sewing so I don't try. Try the company directly. They may be wiling to repair it at cost.
You could also bring it into a local tailor. The tailor may be able to add strap with clips for added security. I brought it to the tailor and I have a photo of my modified bag that doesn't look like it has a camera inside.
Good Luck!
Happy Shooting

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Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

That is an interesting philosophy about photography. I am definitely not looking to limit myself in the future. Thanks for the fantastic tip.

Happy Shooting!

philo Loc: philo, ca

Tis easier to hid a camera then to hid a horse.
A horse is that eats all day and leave dropping all night. They are easy to spot.

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Thanks! I sometimes don’t know what I’m going to shoot or what I’ll see. Limiting my gear helps me to look for certain types of images.

Despite the heat, I’m going out for a ride in the country to shoot some film. Might end up anywhere. Which rig(s) should I bring along?

Leica?


Retina?


Hasselblad?


Super Ikonta?


Or Rolleiflex?

NCMtnMan Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC

No problem. Just get a bigger bag!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

My local tailor fixes zippers. Find a local tailor shop.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

The Sigma 105 is an incredible lens. I debated over the Nikon version. I opted for the Sigma. It is the ONLY non-nikon lens I own. Given the build, speed and quality of the images, I chose not to spend the additional $600 for the Nikon version. It's a big lens, but that does not bother me. I am very happy with it.