![]() The front pocket has a built-in organizer section. Access to the main compartment is via a clever ‘G-Lock’ pull tab, and there’s also a zip across the top flap so you can grab your camera without having to open the whole bag.Īnd lest we forget that Gitzo is predominantly a tripod manufacturer, the underneath of the front pocket has a separate zip that gives access to a pull-down tripod carrier for a reasonably small travel tripod. There’s also an internal compartment for a 13-inch laptop, plus full-length zippered external pockets at the front and rear of the bag, and two smaller zippered pockets, one on each side. Although reasonably slim and lightweight, the Gitzo can play host to a full-frame DSLR with 24-70mm f/2.8 lens attached, an additional 70-200mm f/2.8, plus a full-sized flashgun, or a bigger collection of smaller lenses and accessories. It’s not altogether nylon either, as the front flap is faced with premium Italian leather, which is also used for the top strap, baggage trolley loop and a few other flourishes. Despite being famous for luxury tripods that are massively expensive to buy, Gitzo's Century Traveler is very competitively priced for a camera messenger bag. ![]() Just when you thought you were safe from the onslaught of black nylon camera bags, here comes the Gitzo. Just be aware that it's new enough that it's still not quite widely available in the USA, which will hopefully change soon. However, we're on the luxury leather buying guide for a reason, and this is one of the best you can buy. However, the padded internal compartment is excellent, allowing your gear to fit snugly and securely, with dividers at just the right level of thickness.Īs this is a new bag, you're not likely to get it at anything less than full price, which is considerable. ![]() The minimal design means it lacks some features of less chic bags that are actually somewhat handy – we're thinking of the little pockets that many camera bags have which are great for holding SD cards and things of that nature. The expandable pockets at the front of this bag are especially impressive. A tall bag that's comfortable to wear on the shoulder, the Eventer MKII retains all the classic Billingham features that photographers have come to expect – the sturdy leather straps that hold the bag closed, and the deceptively large pockets that can hold simply reams of stuff. This is a comparatively new bag from Billingham, replacing the now-discontinued Eventer. One of our favorite aspects of this bag is that it's easy to whip out the interior dividers, making this not only a superbly stylish bit of photography gear, but also a versatile bag for everyday use. Along with an adjustable shoulder strap with comfort pad, this bag also features a removable top carry handle for maximum ease of use on the go. ![]() On the front of the bag are dual front pouches for accessories such as your phone, keys, memory cards or batteries. There's also a handy interior pocket to slide in an 11-inch laptop or tablet. The padded interior dividers enable you to customize the organization of your kit to best suit your needs. Inside this premium bag, there's ample room for a DSLR, rangefinder or mirrorless camera with an attached lens and two extra lenses. The Ona Brixton Messenger Bag is beautifully designed and crafted from Italian leather in two color options (if you want to economize there are three canvas versions available too). I wouldn't swap it for a digital Leica, but they aren't my target cameras as their price doesn't match their performance.With gorgeously aged leather and beautiful brass buckle details, if style is your number one concern then look no further. ![]() The rangefinder is a russian beast with an interestingly twisted history going back to the Zeiss factories of the second world war, takes superb photographs and has a focusing system I love. This bag would be perfect but for the price alone. I commented because I'm actually looking for a small bag like this to house one of the rangefinders I do own along with a small pot of hooks, lures, and weights for drop shot fishing. I guess I am not the target market but still am someone who looks at and appreciates interesting photographic tools. I've seriously considered buying a Leica camera with a lens or two on two different occasions so far, but admittedly both of them were 135 film rangefinders haha - an M2 and an M3. ![]()
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