Buy Billingham Hadley Pro Shoulder Bag (Black with Tan Leather Trim)Billingham Hadley Pro Shoulder Bag (Black with Tan Leather Trim) Product Description:
- Stormblocker Waterproof Exterior
- Photo Insert included
- Four Exterior Pockets
- Carry Handle
- Shoulder Strap
Product Description
The Billingham Hadley Pro Shoulder Bag (Black with Tan Leather Trim) is a waterproof canvas bag with a photo insert included. The bag can double as a business case or a slightly posh beach bag. The Hadley Pro will accommodate A4 files and a small laptop computer. Constructed of waterproofed canvas with high density closed cell foam throughout, they have a thin profile and a compressible nature to let the weight always stay close to your torso. There are two gusseted front pockets that expand and close with quick-acting press studs. Insides are divided and can be rearranged as needed, or remove the padding to make the Hadley a conventional bag.
Quick fold extra large front cover flap for immediate access to gear
Side weather flaps.
Pockets; Bellowed front pockets with buckle adjustments
Two expandable exterior pockets
Weatherproof zippered back pocket
"QRC" Quick Release System allows for fast access.
Solid Brass clog bolt and harness leather locking system.
Superflex partition system dividers included.
Webbing and leather top mounted carry handle.
Accepts Billingham AVEA pouches
Customer Reviews
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Great Little Camera Bag
By John Kwok
I'm a long-time user of Billingham Hadley bags, finding them to be excellent protection for my rangefinder cameras and lenses. Why? There's superb canvas and fabric construction that provides exemplary insulation from unexpected shocks, such as bumping into objects and people. Moroever, the construction is so solid, that the bag wears nicely with age (I'd rather have my bag suffer abuse from long-time usage than my camera equipment. The black and tan version of this small Hadley is also quite beautiful, and doesn't attract too much attention from potential thieves. Purchasing a Billingham Hadley bag might seem like an expensive indulgence, but it is one that's well worth it given the bag's excellent construction, long-time durability, and, most importantly, excellent protection of camera equipment. Users of digital SLR equipment may find this bag quite suitable too for a small digital SLR and a lens or two. But I think this bag will be primarily of interest of owners of Leica, Voigtlander and Zeiss Ikon rangefinder cameras who are interested in travelling light with a camera body and a few lenses (The bag is spacious enough to accomodate two Leica M rangefinder cameras attached with wide angle or normal lenses, plus additional room for another wide angle lens or a compact telephoto lens too.).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Perfect for Smaller Camera and Lens Kits
By D. C. Wells
After considerable internet research and You Tube video watching, I decided on the Hadley Pro for travel and street shooting. Its three padded compartments, with extra padded stacking dividers, were perfect for an M9, a couple of extra lenses, a few filters, cards, etc. That takes up two compartments, so the third is available for my back-up LX-5 or a water bottle. The unpadded front pockets hold a great deal as well. They accommodate CD/DVDs in cases, chargers, even small paperbacks.Inside the bag, but behind the padded insert there is just enough room for my 13" MacBook Pro, although that will make the back of the bag, up against the body, have a harder feel. The laptop sits up a bit above the padded dividers, but the top still closes over it if the straps are loosened a bit. Outside in back is a zippered pocket that holds letter-sized papers and pamphlets but not a letter-sized legal pad. It would also be fine for an iPad.I now use the Pro for my briefcase on most days, and that allows me to keep my camera with me through the day. The bag is so nicely made and easy to use that I am considering getting its bigger brother for longer trips as a carry-on.The strap is easy to adjust and comfortable, but without a spearate pad, it might be uncomfortable to load the Pro up with a laptop, cameras, lenses, water and other heavy items for a long carry. But my usual load is probably under 5 pounds (no laptop usually). The grab handle on the top of the bag is also a nice feature -- I don't have to hunt for the strap to pick the bag up.Billingham bags are expensive, but it is easy to see that they are superior products in design and manufacture. The price I got through Amazon saved me quite a bit, though, so I was happy for that.Anyone considering this bag, or any other for that matter, should take the time to decide just how it will be used. If possible, try the bag out in person with your gear to avoid guessing. But I didn't have that luxury, so I had to measure and guess a bit. The videos on You Tube helped a great deal, and it worked out fine.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Best. Bag. Ever.
By Ian Medina
Yes, its expensive. But that is the only thing that should be holding you back.Its a Billingham. You know you want it. Just fork over the cash and make the investment. It will last you decades and become heirloom quality.I bought this bag because I wanted a small-ish everyday satchel that I can use to always have my 5D with me. This works perfectly in this regard as A4 size papers fit inside. My 15" laptop does fit but I have to take the photo insert out. If you want to carry a netbook AND a pro body you might have to look somewhere else. The Hadley Pro is thin and is supposed to be close to your body. I would get the Hadley Large but it does not have the handle. Trust me, you need that handle.I highly recommend getting the shoulder pad (Billingham SP40). I have a Domke shoulder pad but the SP40 is smaller and more comfortable. Plus its real leather. The Domke gets worn very, very quickly.Its the perfect everyday bag. It might be the perfect gig bag too with the addition of twin Avea 5 pouches.
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