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

[@darkstarnh]

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.

[@peterselie6500]

same here...

[@rogercobb3092]

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.

[@andrewcutts7416]

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.

[@markheywood5626]

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.

[@sdtisha]

Thanks for a fantastic thorough review of this bag. I've watched a few times as I try to decide which one to buy!

[@mugshot749]

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.

[@stevemurphy5467]

Totally agree with the 18mm f2 lens for street photography - that on the XT1 (with battery grip) is my setup

[@alexscott7226]

I used a 335 for weddings for years... best bag ever; I should never have sold it

[@alexscott7226]

great review

[@NikCan66]

Brilliant video a real tour de force

[@ReneDamkot]

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.

[@shademanirvanipour6870]

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

[@MouldyPIX]

Great review Matt, just what I’m looking for for my 2 x Olympus OM-D E-M1 MK-11’s

[@AndrewMay100]

reminds me of brooks saddles very well made and ye o'lde english quality 1 buy [you buy it once and will never have to replace]

[@AnarchicImage]

a may You're absolutely right, same idea - buy once and keep for a lifetime. I have a Brooks saddle on my Brompton. It's brilliant.

[@AndrewMay100]

Matt Widgery Photography Ahh bromptons are a great bit of english kit with an engineering history along the lines of a Raleigh 20/20

[@AnarchicImage]

a may indeed. Every one is hand made. The quality is excellent. folds up and fits on the boot of the car. Ideal for getting around the city.

[@nicholascowen]

billingham bags are awesome!!!! well worth the money

[@Joshuarood]

Great review thanks mate

[@johandenhertog6878]

Great camera bags. Got a Billingham 550 and two Billingham 335 all three Khaki Canvas Tan Leather.

[@orckiller91]

Awe, that's cute, he used the same thing as Kai from Digitalrev "This tardis of a bag"

[@shademanirvanipour6870]

I got 2 of the 225 models from Billingham company and the first one i brought was in 2018 and I paid £70.00 from someone and I recently brought another 225 model dark green colour from a Car boot sale on the 12/2/24 for £40.00 and I NEVER Been used at all and I was very lucky to got it for that amount of money because to buy them new you need over £300

[@echike]

Your intro music is the best I've heard in a long time :D

[@swansong007]

When you say “stitched by hand” it’s not really, it’s machined stitched with a human guiding the work through the machine.

[@HectorSuzy]

You sad Canon G lenses, did you mean Nikon? Since you did shoot Nikon before, the Tokina wideangle zoom.

[@AnarchicImage]

David N lol oops, yes I did! :)

[@HectorSuzy]

Matt Widgery Photography Crap happens mate! Do love you channel though! Thumbs up mate!

[@AnarchicImage]

David N haha cheers dude :)

[@HectorSuzy]

I also see that I misspelled "said" by mistake, my bad!

[@AnarchicImage]

Haha yeah you'll upset the Canon crowd if you call 'em sad! ;)

[@maximme]

wow, THATS ON BOTH shoulder.....

[@palamj2]

I have the Hadley pro, very good bag but over priced I think.

[@jackmckechnie5801]

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...

[@Napoleon-Blownapart]

They're nice bags but vastly overpriced. I use a Lowepro Slingshot, better bang for the buck.

[@AnarchicImage]

+Keith O'Keeffe You can find quality used ones which are great buys. They'll last a lifetime!