Ona Bag Review - Ona Brixton

Well I guess one Ona Bag just wasn't enough. After purchasing a Prince Street messenger bag and being completely satisfied I went looking for a reason to get another Ona Bag. Mission accomplished, I just picked up a Brixton Bag.

The Brixton by Ona Bags

Ona's Brixton bag is a step up from their Prince Street that I already own and love. The leather Brixton comes in Antique Cognac, Black, and Dark Truffle. The standard colors are Smoke, Black, Field Tan, and Black Nylon. The specifications are below:

• Exterior dimensions: 13.5"L X 10.5"H X 5"D
• Interior dimensions: 13"L X 9"H X 5"D
• Weight: 4.1 lbs

Ona Bags Brixton (back) and Ona Bags Prince Street (front)

Brixton on left, Prince Street on the right

I have included photos of the Prince Street and the Brixton side by side to give you some idea of the size difference. The Brixton is just a little taller and wider. 

Brixton end pocket

The end pocket on the Brixton is larger than on the Prince Street. Large enough for an iPhone 7, which fits comfortably in the pocket. 

The back is as beautiful as the front. Notice the lump on the back flap, there is a magnet to keep the back closed. The carry handle is a loop that is attached to the center of the back. On the Prince Street it is a detachable strap that goes the length of the bag.

Detail of the back.

The bottom of the bag has lots of stitching for durability and is very well padded.

You can put a lot of gear inside of the bag. Multiple cameras and lenses. There are also plenty of pockets for accessories.

The computer section is designed for a 13" MacBook. It has padding all of the way around. This is my iPad Pro 9.7".

Adjustable brass snaps to keep the cover secure. No plastic, only strong brass. They are easily operated with one hand.

Brass receiver for the snap.

Large front pockets for the extras. The are deep and really hold lots.

Ear flaps to keep out the elements.

The shoulder pad can be adjusted for fit. These take a little while to break in, then they mold to your shoulder.

Just look at the room. Two bodies and four lenses and room for more.

Ona has done it again. A bag that can carry all of your gear but still has a small footprint. The leather Brixton sells for about $440. A little expensive but it is a fair price for a bag with this much room and plenty of padding. Highly recommended.

match Technical Beep Soft Touch Review

I always use a soft touch release when I shoot with digital or film Leica's. I like the feel and I find that slower shutter speeds are possible.

Beep

BEEP-O-L Black

The BEEP is going to be attached to my Leica M10. Match Technical makes various sizes and styles of soft touch releases. The BEEP O model has a convex top that has a matt finish. The BOOP O has a concave top. They also come in threads that are long or short. The O in the name is for the O-ring that is attached just below the top. The O-ring compresses when you attach it to give a nice tight, secure fit. 

O-S: with short thread for Leica M-E, M9 Monochrom, M240, M246, M262

O-L: with long thread for the Leica M3, M4, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10

I really like the look and feel of the Beep. It has a nice soft touch and makes for a smooth release. They have other gizmos for Leica's that I should look in to. Highly Recomended.

Edward Weston at The Bowers Museum

Whenever I get a chance to see the work of Edward Weston my calendar gets an entry added. He is one of my favorite photographers and one of the all time greatest photographers. There is a nice show of his work currently at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. It is a large show, around fifty photographs. The beauty of his Pepper image never ceases to amaze me. It was a multi-hour exposure because it was shot with an 8 X 10 camera at a very small aperture. It is one of the most famous image in the history of photography. Weston was friends with Ansel Adams and had a very lively correspondence over the years. I would love to go back in time and listen to them talk about art. 

STARK BEAUTY: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF EDWARD WESTON runs through September 17, 2017 so you had better hurry. Unfortunately I have no images from the exhibit, photography was not allowed. Upon close inspection I noticed that a number of the prints had handling or processing blemishes. Don't let this lessen the enjoyment of the show. I have seen a lot of damaged Weston prints over the years. I wish I had purchased a PEPPER print in high school when I had the chance. It would make a nice retirement nest egg!