Is this £310 camera bag worth it? Billingham 335 Review & What's in My Bag

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  1. Mugshot
    Mugshot says:

    I bought a Billingham 335 thirty years ago and used it professionally as a news agency photographer all over the world I sold it last year when I retired and it was still in good condition.

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  2. Mark Heywood
    Mark Heywood says:

    I bought the 550 in 1988 then sold it 3 years ago for more than I paid for it in 88. Kept it in great shape and regret selling it now as that bag did some travelling with me as a camera bag and general bag.

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  3. Andrew Cutts
    Andrew Cutts says:

    I've had mine for nearly thirty years, and now use it for my video kit. Great to see that the company is still going strong.

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  4. Shademan Irvanipour
    Shademan Irvanipour says:

    i had my billingham bag 335 for near 20 years and i am due to get another which is a up date version that was made about 6 years ago

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  5. Roger Cobb
    Roger Cobb says:

    Glad I ran into your video for I just picked up a new 335 off eBay this evening for approximately half price! You gave me some great ideas so many thanks from the Colonies.

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  6. René Damkot
    René Damkot says:

    Quick tip: the (older?) version in the video has press-studs in the top of the 'main section'. Their counterparts are on the inside of the front pocket: open that zipper and press them there instead of folding it over the top.

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  7. CJ Ware LRPS - The Autistic Photographer
    CJ Ware LRPS - The Autistic Photographer says:

    ive got this bag and its a beast 😀 it fits a 15" Retina Macbook Retina in you just cant zip the pocket up all the way not a massive issue for me as you can always put the flap over 😀 but over all i love it ive also got the hadley pro neon yellow and that fits the 15" macbook also and my sony a7ii

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  8. Jack McKechnie
    Jack McKechnie says:

    Beautiful bag but it wouldn't be worth it to me….I use mirrorless (Fuji X-E1) and carry as little as possible….I also want something that a thief would wonder if the only thing it has is old running shoes.I have about five bags including some expensive ones but my favorite bag is a small South African Army surplus messenger bag that I put my own padding etc into…

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  9. Neil Harris
    Neil Harris says:

    I got a 335 in 1989 and I'm still using it. I'm a sound recordist for film and TV and it's literally been round the world with me.

    A proper review for those of us who use gear for work, not just as a fashion accessory.

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