Billingham 550 Original Shoulder Bag
- Price: $599.00
- GBP 382.44
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The Billingham 550 Original Shoulder Bag (Khaki with Tan Leather Trim) is designed to carry a medium format, large format or digital SLR camera and accessories. The case is constructed from soft-weave fabric which helps eliminate abrasions, combined with Stormblocker dual laminate waterproof canvas and a heavy-duty, closed cell foam padded interior. It has Superflex 8-15, 9-15 and 9-18 partitions for organizing gear. There is a large rain flap which has buckle fastening.
The 550 bag has 2 full-height zippered pockets inside the main compartment, double bellowed front pockets with press stud fastenings, 2 removable end pockets and an external back pocket. It is carried by dual handles with overlapping leather grip or an adjustable, shoulder strap with an SP20 heavy-duty neoprene backed leather shoulder pad.
- Construction
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- Soft-weave fabric which helps eliminate abrasions, combined with Stormblocker dual laminate waterproof canvas
- Heavy-duty, closed cell foam padded interior
- Superflex 8-15, 9-15 and 9-18 partitions for separating and organizing the interior
- Superflex flap Buckle and strap closure
- Four metal feet keep the bag from scuffing when placed on the ground
- Large rain flap which has buckle fastening
- Pockets
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- Main compartment has 2 full- height zippered pockets
- Double bellowed front pockets with press stud fastenings
- Two removable end pockets
- External back pocket
- Carrying options
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- Dual handles with overlapping leather grip
- Adjustable, shoulder strap with SP20 heavy-duty neoprene backed leather shoulder pad
| Material |
Exterior: Soft-weave fabric Interior: High-density closed-cell foam |
| Type of Closure |
Strap and buckle Zipper with double pullers Press stud fastenings |
| Exterior Dimensions | With end pockets: 23 x 11 x 11.5" (58.42 x 27.94 x 29.21cm) (WxDxH) Without end pockets: 18 x 11 x 11.5" (45.72 x 27.94 x 29.21cm) (WxDxH) |
| Interior Dimensions | 17.5 x 5.75 x 10" (44.45 x 14.61 x 25.4cm) (WxDxH) |
| Tripod Holder | Optional tripod straps |
| Accommodates | Medium format, large format or 35mm digital SLR camera and accessories |
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Dual handles Shoulder strap |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs (2.6kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easily accessible equipment (3)
- Strong construction (3)
- Well padded (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Transporting gear (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Billingham 550 Original Shoulder Bag:
Perfect for travel, and is stylish, too!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Billingham 550 Original Shoulder Bag:
Had one of these many years ago and sold it. Regretted it and bought one again! Can get heavy if you load it up, but it's a classic bag. Hard wearing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Billingham 550 Original Shoulder Bag:
This bag encompasses everything that is good about photography. It is versatile, it suits all users, it has withstood the test of time and gets better with age. I can only imagine that at it's creation it was an instant classic and still remains one today. I was advised before I bought the bag to make sure it was the correct one as this would be an investment that would last well over 10 years. It is excellent quality, really well put together and the capacity is enormous. It is adaptable enough for the keen amateur or the professional kit man! Expensive but well worth the investment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Billingham 550 Original Shoulder Bag:
The reason I got the biggest bag they made was to haul all my Camera Equipment around in the Car photographying my daughter's soccer games..I'm also taking this bag to Europe and using it to carry all my family's electronic Gadgets. Should serve the purpose well...There is no weak points in either the construction or the organizaion. I do wish they'd including some type of a diagram explaining how the interior pockets can be organized, as they leave that up to the imagination. All in all, a very heavy duty bag that should last longer than I do..
Comments about Billingham 550 Original Shoulder Bag:
As a woman photographer, I always deserved to carry a camera bag that looks good and features perfectly as a camera bag. I've tried so many bags, Billingham is the ultimate winner for me. I mean it DOES have some Cons. mostly because of its heavy weight and high price but having looks, functions, and quality, those two things were acceptable. Especially in terms of high price, it is totally worth it as I use Billlingham products more and more. I'm currently using 550, 335, and 206. It is a shame that my personal favorite material/color of Nytex/Stone has been discontinued!!! It is definitely beautiful color and tough fabric than the canvas..I've been exchanging emails with Billingham people and they said that they were experiencing difficulties getting Nytex materials and due to sales decrease on Nytex materials, they decided to discontinue on Nytex and introducing a new material which is Fibrenyte line. Besides, Billingham also announced that their Canvas Olive has been replaced by Fibrenyte Sage color. Anyhow, I hope Billingham keeps their great work on producing one of the best camera bags! Get one for yourself if you are serious about your photography???!!! Billingham bags are definitely worth it!
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Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
Shoulder Pads
- Price: $41.95
- GBP 26.78
Inserts & Foams
- Price: $36.00
- GBP 22.98
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- Price: $64.95
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Lens Cases
- Price: $35.00
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What's in the Box
- End Pockets
- SP20 Shoulder Pad (Tan)
- 8-15 Superflex Partition
- 9-15 Superflex Partition
- 9-18 Superflex Partition
- Superflex Horizontal Divider Flap
- 5-Year Warranty
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