Anyone know much about the Billingham S3 (series 3) bag?

[kristian dowling]

How does it compare to the hadley (small), Hadley and L2?

[jay_.]

The Series 3 is much nicer than either of the others. It is the only

one with a zippered main compartment which I consider essential for

security and dust exclusion. The Series 3 is nearly identical to the

Domke F5XB in dimensions. However it lacks the removable shoulder

strap and waist belt tunnel, costs 2-3x more, and with its elegant

contrasting leather fittings (except if they make an all-black one

nowadays)looks a lot like a ladies' handbag. If you've just *got* to

have a Billingham for your M outfit, there's none better than the

Series 3 IMO. But feature-for-feature the Domke F5XB far surpasses

it.

[frank_ricatto]

Kristian: The Billingham Series 3 bag has stiff side walls, is

compact, and was designed to carry an "M" camera, 3 lenses and

accessories. It's very secure because the bag zips closed and then

has a flap that goes over the top and buckles in the front. If you

are planning to do a lot of travelling with the bag, it doesn't carry

much film or additional camera bodies. The Hadley is bigger and may

be better for a lot of travelling.

The small size of the Series 3 compliments the "M" camera format.

You can walk around all day with this bag, and never get a pain in

your shoulder. (Buy the accessory shoulder pad, get the right width

to fit the strap)

[kristian dowling]

Jay, I know you recommend the F-5XB very highly and I like it too,

BUT:

1. Being black collects so much dust and hair it's annoying.

2. No padded walls and zipper means I must keep my APO in

the Leica case for protection form the Zip.

3. Padding on the bottom, like most Domke's is not sufficient

enough. If I was to drop it, the padding would only stop it from

being scratched.

4. The velcro front cover is noisy, especially in a church for

example.

 

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I bascially want a bag that is a combination of the F-803 and

F-5XB with extra padding.