![]() On Days 3 and 4 of my trip, I test drove The Bowery for full days of street shooting, including going to Gardens by the Bay and the vicinity of Marina Bay Sands, and covering the entire Orchard Road from end to end. All pockets on the front, rear and sides are tight and keep their contents within securely. The rear pocket may be a little too shallow for comfort for an important document such as a passport, but it is deep enough to contain the entire passport and snug enough that it won’t slip out easily. The rear pocket is good for tickets and folded documents, and during this trip, I kept my passport in there. The fact that The Bowery is made in the Dominican Republic aptly fuels the matching with the Montecristo No.3 within. The two side pockets keep the spare batteries for the respective cameras on each side, and the front pockets fit a Lamy pen, a Lens pen, cleaning cloth, a lighter, and a cigar tube. ![]() The cameras sit within without being too snug, and removal is smooth and easy for these two cameras. The ONA logo greets you every time you open the bag.ĭespite its deceptive diminutive size, The Bowery is designed to house a dSLR with a lens or two, and I found that it houses both my Leica Q and X Vario very nicely, even with an external EVF mounted on the X Vario. The excess canvas material keeps the bag covered at the sides to prevent rain and water splashes from entering when the bag is closed. I cut short pieces of a plastic straw and place them as low-friction spacers between the brass buckles and the leather loops, to prevent wearing out the leather part prematurely, though it will be a very long time before that will happen even without the straws. The single latch at the front is strong with a push button that makes it easy to disengage, and the hooks at both ends of the strap are designed to be simple to unhinge with the thumb, without unhinging themselves unintentionally. The Bowery is detailed on the front and sides by full-grain leather, which is further accented by antique brass hardware for the latch and strap hooks that gives the bag its overall old-world charm. The canvas is thick – thicker than some materials you’d find on shoes – but not too thick as to make opening and closing the bag cumbersome. The canvas flap opens and reveals additional covering on the sides that folds in and keeps the camera protected from water droplets and small splashes. It will probably handle a drizzle pretty well, but heavy rain and thunderstorms could be a different story. Meaning ‘to experience with the eyes’ in Swahili, Ona creates bags that mould around the lifestyle of their owners, each handcrafted from high quality materials.“The Bowery is a handsomely-crafted bag created by the guys at ONA, purveyor of fine bags and accessories founded in 2010 and based in New York City.”Īside from the expected closed cell foam padding and single removable partition within, what’s great about The Bowery is that it is made of high quality water-resistant waxed canvas on the exterior, which will keep the contents safe in wet weather, as I do find myself in at times. To maintain the condition of the leather trimmings, apply a natural leather wax every few years.Īn American brand that offers contemporary photographers a stylish alternative to the standard camera bag, Ona was established in 2005. However, to prolong the lifespan of your bag, reproof occasionally using a dedicated wax treatment. ![]() The quality waxed canvas exterior is water-resistant and extremely durable. Complete with leather accents and brass hardware, it’s a stylish bag or insert for the constantly-moving photographer. Handcrafted from water-resistant waxed canvas, with side weather flaps, it’s great for street sets and outdoors photography, and slings easily over your shoulder with the detachable strap. Easily access your camera with the convenient tuck-clasp lock, with five streamlined slip-pockets on the exterior for accessories and personal items. The inner compartment accommodates either a DSLR and one lens, or mirrorless system and two lenses, with closed-cell foam padding to protect your gear on the journey. Serving as a stand-alone bag or insert for luggage, it’s an attractive and well-built camera bag. ![]() The Bowery Camera Bag meets the diverse needs of the modern photographer, a compact companion for both day shoots and travel. ![]()
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