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Billingham Hadley Pro

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5	18144	Fri July 11, 2008

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100% of reviewers	None indicated	9.2

Description:	Description Based on the immensly popular Hadley Original, the Hadley Pro has extra features; a carrying handle, a weatherproof zippered back pocket and the facility to accept AVEA pouches. The camera insert is removeable so one day it can be a roomy, well-equipped camera bag; the next it can double as a business case or a slightly posh beach bag. The Hadley Pro will accomodate A4 files and a small laptop computer. In use, we recommend the flap straps are adjusted to length by using the buckle; the Quick Release System, i.e. the teardrop shape d hole which slips over the brass stud, is used for regular opening and closing. This way you will gain maximum benefit from the Q uick Release System. External Dimensions W350 x D120 x H250mm W13,3/4 x D4,3/4 x H9,3/4ins Internal Dimensions W320 x D70 x H225mm W12,1/2 x D2,3/4 x H8,3/4ins Weight: 1.07Kg Features The back zip is protected from the weather by a waterproof flap with free ends to make opening and closing easy-peasy. The two front pockets have generous bellows and seperate flaps while the Main flap has the Billingham Quick Release System and adjustable straps for increased loading. The Hadley Pro insert is removeable, which makes the bag very flexible. The gap between the insert and the bag can be used to store papers. Strong web handle is stitched and rivetted to the main flap. With the shoulder sling tucked inside the bag you have a handsome briefcase. The Hadley Pro insert being located in place with the press stud The AVEA 3 pouch shown here can easily be attached to one or both sides of the Hadley Pro.
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Anonymous

Review Date: Sun February 5, 2006

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Pros:	Well made. Big space for it''s size. Antique design
Cons:	Price

Good for small stuffs. If you love to take out your cameras for your city life, this is the one of best bags. Good enough space for small 35mm stuffs. And also can carry middle format cameras in this small and shapely bag.

Anonymous

Review Date: Wed June 7, 2006

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Pros:	Excellent as a "light weight carry" bag
Cons:	'Only' holds a camera and 3 or 4 lenses, batteries, CF cards etc.

I have two Billinghams: 335 and this one: the Pro is used most of the time when casually out (walking the dog, shopping, etc.) and carries a good camera (D2x, D70, etc.) with a 17-55/2.8 'always on' lens, a further 70-180/4.5-5.6 micro-Nikkor, and an SB-800 with filters, CF cards, spare battery, etc. too.
Recommended.

Anonymous

Review Date: Sat July 15, 2006

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Pros:	Outstanding quality of materials, classic design and finishing
Cons:	Price - but its hand made/finished and can last a very long time

I have a problem with buying too many bags for all kinds of purposes. I end up selling many of them off but since I was introduced to Billingham, all others have been collecting dust or sold off. Including my laptop bags. I use my Hadley Original to carry my laptop in a padded case and it looks very decent and very unlike other laptop bags. This can be done because the padding can come off and the bag is very soft and roomy. The padding does wonderful job of protecting my 20D and lenses. I use this bag primarily for street shooting and I carry my 20D with a lens attached with one more lens and a flash. I have the olive green in this model and it has an old world charm to it very much like the days of the English Maharajah days in India. A real classic. I thought it was too expensive to begin with but since having used it, I think its well worth the money and bought a second one - the 335.

Anonymous

Review Date: Sat November 3, 2007

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Pros:	Excellent craftsmanship, sturdy, timeless, practical
Cons:	None at all - even at just under £100, price is worth it!

I have had this bag for 6 years now and it looks great - it takes the wear and tear so well. It offers great protection of your gear in wind,rain and shine AND dust! I've had this bag with me on safari, in busy urban situations and it hasn't let me down. This bag can carry so much! I went to NY recently and went on a buying spree - and bought too many lenses. I didn't want them in the hold so they came with me. I carried a 12" laptop, Sony Alpha 100 body with 16-80 lens, a 1Kg 135 1.8 lens, a 500g 35 1.4 lens and a 20 2.8 lens with space in the zip outer pocket for a few magazines for the journey home! Truly impressive. Buy it!

gwhitegeog

Registered: November 2007
Posts: 6

Review Date: Fri July 11, 2008

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Pros:	Well made, compact, stylish, versatile.
Cons:	A little small for some cameras.

A great bag. Good price, very well made. A useful bag, can double as a briefcase. Too small for a laptop but will take a camera, 2 lenses and a flash.