Any other fans of Billingham bags out there?
Jun 11, 2018 07:37:54 #
I use a Digital Hadley as my walk a round bag. It's small light and holds everything,
It holds my 3 lens kit: a body 28 or 35, 50 and a 90.
I do believe in build quality it will outlast me;-)
It holds my 3 lens kit: a body 28 or 35, 50 and a 90.
I do believe in build quality it will outlast me;-)
Jun 11, 2018 08:16:55 #
Steamboat wrote:
I use a Digital Hadley as my walk a round bag. It's small light and holds everything,
It holds my 3 lens kit: a body 28 or 35, 50 and a 90.
I do believe in build quality it will outlast me;-)
It holds my 3 lens kit: a body 28 or 35, 50 and a 90.
I do believe in build quality it will outlast me;-)
Excellent lens choices. Perfect kit.
Jun 11, 2018 09:05:57 #
Archiefamous wrote:
I think Fogg bags are a step up from Billingham
At more than 1,500 Euros for a bag similar to my 445, they OUGHT to be a step up!
Beautiful luggage, but far out of my price range, I'm afraid. But yes, if I win the lotto, it would be one of the first items I order!
DaveC:
I actually find mine the easiest access of all (I've probably got a dozen other bags and carriers, for every format from 4x5 to 35/Digital. The rain flap, and the ability to leave the main compartment snapped open and still covered by the flap is very helpful. The biggest problem is remembering where I've stored each category of gear so I can get to it quickly.
Andy
Jun 11, 2018 09:15:48 #
I have never been a Fogg fan. Is a little to precious for me....as a camera bag;
I also have never seen an old warn, well used/ beat up Fogg.
We all ought to be careful this could turn into a Leica thread;-)
I also have never seen an old warn, well used/ beat up Fogg.
We all ought to be careful this could turn into a Leica thread;-)
Jun 11, 2018 09:27:12 #
Archiefamous
Loc: Manhattan
LOL. I have a beautiful Fogg backpack...no longer made. Exquisite build and functional design. Assuredly will outlast me
Jun 11, 2018 09:29:52 #
Steamboat wrote:
I have never been a Fogg fan. Is a little to precious for me....as a camera bag;
I also have never seen an old warn, well used/ beat up Fogg.
We all ought to be careful this could turn into a Leica thread;-)
I also have never seen an old warn, well used/ beat up Fogg.
We all ought to be careful this could turn into a Leica thread;-)
I've always been an "Eat off the good china..." kind of guy.
But the good china doesn't cost 1,500 Euros a plate! I wouldn't take a fine art print down off the wall to use it as a beer coaster.
The very thing I like about the Billinghams is their ruggedness, and my wife and I have both set ours down on wet pavement, carried them through downpours, and tossed them in the bed of my truck without consequence. That's the perfect balance, whether in a bag, camera, fountain pen, or any one of the many other pieces of "gear" I own - gear that's fun to use and feels good in use, but doesn't require fussy care. My Tustings briefcase and luggage falls into the same category - the Brits really do have the luggage thing down to perfection, a necessity for conquering the world, I guess.
Andy
Jun 11, 2018 09:53:26 #
I have found very few camera bags that I like. They look good to begin with but then I find out they are a little too small, or big, or too heavy, or uncomfortable, or difficult to access- the list goes on. That is why I have spent a small fortune on bags and still don't have but a couple that work ok which happen to be Think Tank. Every time I have looked at a Billingham bag the price has driven me off. With all the "hidden features" maybe I will look closer. Thanks for posting.
Jun 11, 2018 10:07:03 #
Is it worth the extra cost for FiberNyte vs. canvas. Thinking about the 335 for my D810, 16-35, 24-70 and 80-200
Jun 11, 2018 11:22:45 #
Archiefamous
Loc: Manhattan
Admittedly I am a bag fanatic. Not wanting to start a French vs Brit debate
Jun 11, 2018 11:30:40 #
I had a medium sized Billingham Hadley bag that I gave to my granddaughter along with my Rolleiflex 2.8 Planar. It was just too small for my DSLR outfit but fit the Rollei just fine. I liked it but to this day am not certain why I spent so much for it. Probably because it looked so darn good.
Jun 11, 2018 11:33:42 #
Billingham bags almost have a large label saying " valuable bag with valuable contents" encouraging theft. When I am shooting away from my normal areas,and outside the USA I use an older nondescript khaki military surplus bag that is unattractive, not a functional as a regular camera bag, and not worth stealing. When I was in Peru at a hotel near Maachu Pichu on a recent tour. one man in our party who left his luggage and fancy camera bag in his hotel room while we were at dinner in the hotel dining room returned to his locked room to find the bag open and his camera and lens gone. Mine was intact.
Jun 11, 2018 13:54:48 #
Hi Andy,
I’ve been a fan of Billingham camera bags for years. I think they are very well made and attractive. Due to the quality of their product the bags are heavy. So especially now with trouble from my arthritis I’m looking for some replacements.
I also went from using Nikon & Canon systems to a mirrorless system and enjoying the Fujifilm X-T2.
Still looking for a camera bag! There are many to choose from and they keep changing !! It will be a backpack type, not the shoulder bags that Billingham makes. They do make a backpack/ rucksac type but never saw it in person.
Enjoy your Billingham bags!
I’ve been a fan of Billingham camera bags for years. I think they are very well made and attractive. Due to the quality of their product the bags are heavy. So especially now with trouble from my arthritis I’m looking for some replacements.
I also went from using Nikon & Canon systems to a mirrorless system and enjoying the Fujifilm X-T2.
Still looking for a camera bag! There are many to choose from and they keep changing !! It will be a backpack type, not the shoulder bags that Billingham makes. They do make a backpack/ rucksac type but never saw it in person.
Enjoy your Billingham bags!
Sep 25, 2023 17:41:25 #
Andy your totally right!
They are the best bags out there and last forever. Easy to find gear and well protected.
Yes, I guess expensive but you get a quality product. I have used for 35-plus years.
They do add weight and are somewhat bulky due to the quality bag.
Best regards,
Bart
They are the best bags out there and last forever. Easy to find gear and well protected.
Yes, I guess expensive but you get a quality product. I have used for 35-plus years.
They do add weight and are somewhat bulky due to the quality bag.
Best regards,
Bart
Sep 26, 2023 08:00:24 #
rjaywallace wrote:
I have two Billingham camera bags - one medium-siz... (show quote)
EVERYONE using Billingham and CROSS pens...? EVERYONE is not in a bubble . Some of us drive KIAs and are happy.. I have used Lowepro for 15 years and suits my humble needs... OF course we are ALL wrong, right ?
Sep 26, 2023 12:33:25 #
I have one Billingham bag - it is small-medium sized shoulder bag. I bought it during on of B&H's "flash sales" about 3 years ago. I use it when I'm on outings where I only need to carry my R5 with a lens attached and maybe two, sometimes three additional lenses., extra batteries, a few filters, etc. When I need to carry a lot of gear, I use my very large Think Tank Retrospective (The Fro Knows Photo version I snagged lightly used for $40), or my Case Logic camera backpack.
As for the Billingham bag, I am very impressed with the quality of the bag. It is built like a tank and the attention to detail is evident. I only wish it had a regular handle and not just a shoulder strap, but hey, that's what was on sale and I got a killer deal compared to the regular price.
By the way, I noticed that neither B&H nor Adorama are carrying the Billingham line any more. Anyone know why?
As for the Billingham bag, I am very impressed with the quality of the bag. It is built like a tank and the attention to detail is evident. I only wish it had a regular handle and not just a shoulder strap, but hey, that's what was on sale and I got a killer deal compared to the regular price.
By the way, I noticed that neither B&H nor Adorama are carrying the Billingham line any more. Anyone know why?
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