Billingham Hadley Small Shoulder Bag
The Billingham Hadley Small Shoulder Bag is a stylish but simple camera bag that will fit a small-to-mid sized DSLR or compact system (mirrorless) camera and 2-3 small-to-medium lenses. Still popular, this bag is the predecessor to the Hadley Small Pro. Made in England with 3-layer waterproof fabric and real leather.
Removable Pad Insert
The flexible, padded insert is made of dense, fabric covered, 'closed-cell' foam. Protection is provided on all six sides - including the lid. Like the bag itself, the insert is flexible front-to-back and can therefore fit slightly bigger gear than its dimensions suggest. 2x vertical dividers and 2x horizontal flap dividers are included and can be attached anywhere inside with Velcro. The Padded Insert is also removable, giving you the ability to turn the Hadley Small from a camera bag to a casual, messenger bag in seconds.
Quick Release Front Straps
The 'Quick Release System' leather front straps allow you to quickly and easily open the bag. Simply pull the straps up-and-off the brass clogballs to release. The front straps are made of real, top-grain leather that are tightened when the bag is first made to help with the longevity of the leather. Over time, the leather will soften and with a little practice you will be able to open the bag one-handed, whilst wearing it. The buckles are only for occasional fine tuning the fit of the main flap on the bag, you do not need to use the buckles every time you open your bag.
Need to Carry an iPad?
The space between the padded insert and the back of the bag naturally creates a thin extra pocket that will fit an 11" iPad. Please note this section is only padded on one side so you may wish to use a slim case.
Front Dump Pockets
The front dump pockets are perfect for cables, film, spare batteries and little bits and bobs that you would like to keep separate, whilst providing great extra storage space at the same time. On the top, outside corner of each pocket is a press stud. Release this to expand the space available, or keep it closed to form a perfect place to clip pens, pencils etc.
Discrete and Slim
The particularly discrete styling of the bag means that it doesn't look like a camera bag at all, which is ideal for travelling without drawing attention. As a slim bag it's naturally flexible and moulds to your body, helping you weave through crowds.
Sculpted Top Flap
The top flap has been sculpted to help prevent rain, snow or unwanted hands getting into the main compartment. The flap is made of the same 3-layer waterproof fabric as the rest of the bag.
Adjustable Shoulder Sling
The shoulder sling is made of strong, woven polyester and is adjustable in length to suit your height and shooting style. The shoulder sling is compatible with the SP15 and SP40 (recommended) Shoulder Pads. A Shoulder Pad is available as an optional extra.
Features:
- FiberNyte 3-Layer Waterproof Material
- Real, Full-Grain Leather
- Solid Brass Fixings
- High-Density Closed-Cell Foam Insert
- Side Weather Flaps
- Superflex Partition Dividers
- Adjustable Shoulder Strap
- Individual Serial Number
- Made in England
Fits:
- Most small-to-medium DSLRs (e.g. Canon 6D MkII, Nikon D750 without a battery grip etc) with a small-to-medium lens attached. Plus 1 or 2 lenses spare or a speedlight.
- Almost any mirrorless/CSC camera (e.g. Fujifilm X-Pro3, Sony A7IV, Canon EOS R, Nikon Z6) with small to medium lens attached. Plus 1-2 lenses spare or a flash.
- Two rangefinder cameras (e.g. Leica M10 & Leica M6) with almost any lens attached.
- Almost any bridge camera (e.g. Leica V-Lux 5, Sony RX10 IV, Lumix FZ2000 etc) plus space to spare.
- Medium-Large binoculars (e.g. Canon 10X42L IS WP or Nikon EDG 10x42) with space to spare.
- Small foldable drones such as Mavic Air 2 or Mavic Mini 6.
What are the main differences between this and the Hadley Small Pro?
The Hadley Small Pro features:
- A top handle (with leather on the underside).
- Removable shoulder sling.
- Luggage trolley retainer strap on the back.
- A pocket on the back.
- Specially designed leather side patches to which AVEA 7 End Pockets can be attached.
The Hadley Small does NOT have these features.
Please Note: The internal capacity of the Hadley Small and the Hadley Small Pro is the same - they can carry the same amount of gear (of course with the Hadley Small Pro you can store extra in AVEA 7 pockets).
You do not need to use the buckles to open the bag, they are for occasional tweaking only. The buckles allow you to control how much the bag can flex and carry. The 'Quick Release System' front straps are the correct way to open the bag.
The Front Straps are opened by sliding the top of the strap up and off the brass Clogball (round stud) that is attached to the main flap. This is a very quick way to open and close the bag and many people learn to do this one-handed as the leather softens.
We recommend keeping the strap inside the buckle during normal use as this keeps the straps securely attached to the bag and prevents the chances of losing your straps.
What is the difference between 'Canvas' and 'FibreNyte'?
In simple terms ‘Canvas’ or ‘FibreNyte’ refers to top layer of fabric on our bags – the facecloth.
‘Canvas’ is a mix of cotton and polyester. ‘FibreNyte’ refers to our face fabric that is completely synthetic. Canvas is hard wearing, FibreNyte is very hard wearing.
Both fabrics are bonded to a non-wicking polyester backing fabric with a middle layer butyl rubber – this rubber layer makes both fabrics equally (and very) waterproof. Water can’t get through that rubber layer.
Both fabrics have a similar weave - the FibreNyte looks similar to canvas. Canvas is slightly softer to the touch, FibreNyte is slightly rougher to the touch.
People tend to choose Canvas if they want the bag to age gracefully and look vintage over time. This is particularly true of people who choose our ‘Khaki Canvas’ fabric as this looks particularly lovely as it ages.
People tend to choose FibreNyte if they want the bag to look newer for longer or if they are particularly hard on their gear - for example by carrying the bag to work with them every day, doing a lot of hiking or filling it particularly full. If you are buying a black bag it’s particularly worth considering FibreNyte as it will stay looking blacker longer. Also Sage FibreNyte is particularly attractive as a color – it’s probably the most popular color among our staff!
In The Box:
Billingham Hadley Small Shoulder Bag, 3.5L - Sage FibreNyte / Black Leather (Olive Lining)
Hadley Small Padded Insert (Olive)
Divider Set (2x Large Vertical Dividers, 2x Small Flaps)
Integrated Carry Strap
Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
