Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 Sage FibreNyte/Chocolate

Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 Sage FibreNyte / Chocolate Leather Summary

The Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 in Sage FibreNyte / Chocolate Leather is an upgraded version of the immensely popular Hadley Pro Camera Bag. The 2020 version fits the majority of DSLRs without a battery grip, or almost any mirrorless camera together with 2-3 small-to-medium sized lenses with accessories (including a 70-200mm lens not attached to the camera). Billingham camera bags are made in England and the Hadley Pro 2020 features a 3-layer waterproof fabric and real leather detailing for a beautiful, durable and chic bag for life.

Key features

• A high-strength handle with leather underside for extra comfort and grip, reinforced with fibreglass to minimise stress, particularly when carrying heavy equipment
• A completely removable, adjustable shoulder sling made from rugged shuttle woven spun polyester, delivering further flexibility and convenience
• A durable luggage trolley retainer strap, making life easier for travellers
• A useful weather-proof zipped pocket on the back to stow and protect important documents

Safeguarding valuable equipment from the elements, the main top flap of the Hadley Pro 2020 is sculpted around the opening to prevent rain, snow or unwanted fingers getting into the bag, making it the perfect accessory for street photography.

Further protection is afforded by purpose-built FibreNyte fabric, which includes a core of butyl rubber that is impermeable to water. FibreNyte offers all the benefits and weather-resistance of Canvas, with the extra advantage of colour fastness and even greater durability. It is extremely tough, yet light in weight, which never requires reproofing, maintaining waterproof properties throughout the life of the bag.

For ease of access, the Hadley Pro 2020 features Quick Release System, allowing the bag to be opened and closed quickly and securely when required. In addition to this system, it has fitted high quality, solid brass buckles, enabling the user to adjust and expand the two front pockets to suit their individual needs.

Completely adaptable to each photographer's needs, the Hadley Pro 2020 comes with a removable padded insert with a lid made from fabric-covered foam that protects the contents with from all sides.Padded insert is flexible so ‘D' measurement can expand to 100mm at the bottom of the bag and (up to) 160mm at the top By removing this insert, the Hadley Pro 2020 can be transformed into a casual messenger bag or stylish travel holdall.

Inside the padded insert, four removable, repositionable foam dividers to keep equipment and accessories fully organised in this Billingham shoulder bag – these comprise two vertical dividers and two small hinged dividers, perfect for stacking lenses.

Expandable when required, the capacity of the Hadley Pro 2020 can be increased and customised with the addition of optional Billingham AVEA 7 (sage FibreNyte) or AVEA 8 (sage FibreNyte) pockets, which fasten securely to the leather side panels to protect crucial accessories.

Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 Sage FibreNyte / Chocolate Leather Specifications

External dimensions

• W410mm x D160mm x H240mm (excluding top handle)
• W410mm x D160mm x H280mm (including top handle)

Internal dimensions (Main Compartment)

• W340mm x D80mm x H210mm

Main Compartment Capacity

• 6.00 litres

Total Capacity

8.50 litres

Weight

• 1.23kg (2.71lbs)

The complete Hadley Pro 2020 line-up includes the following models;