Billingham Bags

[bolantej]

Been thinking of investing in one of these beauties. anyone own one that can tell me if it's worth it? i can only find them online, none in town.

[wintoid]

I've got a Billingham Hadley Original black. It looks just like a regular bag, so it's very inconspicuous. As a result, I've started carrying my camera everywhere, and for that alone I love it. I love the build quality, and the quick release leather buckles that let me get my camera out really fast if I need to. The strap seems a little thin coming from my old Crumpler, and my shoulder definitely aches in circumstances where it wouldn't have with the Crumpler, but overall I prefer the Billingham.

[bolantej]

i've thought about the strap, and i do believe they offer a pad for that. i'll have to check it out. thanks for your opinion. they are very nice looking bags.

[bolantej]

okay, so anyone else? how's the weight, and size of these things?

[chris.bailey]

Ive got one of these (355) and its the first camera bag that I really do like. Very well made and just the right size for carrying round.

http://www.pbase.com/chris_bailey/image/40962168.jpg

[bolantej]

very cool to see it in use. 355? how's that one size up to the hadley or hadley pro? thanks for showing!

[DeeplyDigital]

For weight & size go to www.billingham.co.uk

Best shop I know of for this bag www.warehouseexpress.com

Some Jessops stores may have the occasional billingham bag

The photos don't do the bags justice. They are very well made, come with a long guarantee. I have a 225 (?) in black, it holds more than expected, strap & shoulder thingy are very comfortable.

You say you can't get this type of bags in town. Which town is that?

Julia

[EOSAddict]

I have a 335 which has been great although it no longer suits what I want so I am reluctantly parting with it (interested??). It is very high quality but I concur with other comments that it can get very heavy and a strain on the shoulder (that's why I have gone for a backpack) and can be a right pain on walks in both country and city. On the plus side, it is very easy to get into and fits nicely under an airplane seat!

[bolantej]

okay, i have updated my location. :)

EOSAddict- thanks for the very nice offer, but Iam very picky with these sorts of things. i like everything brand spanking new. no offense :D must be something about how new material smells...it's very addicting. besides, the shipping would probably be a pain.

[EOSAddict]

Best of luck. I know what you mean - especially al that brand new canvas and leather!! ;)