Billingham รุ่น 445 MKII

 

Product Highlights

 

 

An updated version of our classic 445 bag and the second-from-largest in our 5-Series MKII range. A large camera bag that is perfect to carry 2 DSLR or full-frame mirrorless cameras with small to medium lenses attached or 1 camera with a selection of lenses. This camera bag has a total of 10 pockets, including a full length front pocket that can hold a 16” MacBook, tablet or accessories. Made in England with 3-layer waterproof fabric and real leather.

 

COMPARISON TO ORIGINAL 445

Compared to the most recent version of the 445, the 445 MKII offers several upgrades:

• A luggage trolley strap on the back, the old version did not have this.
• A V-Bridge 15, useful for lens support in certain configurations, is now included inside the bag. Previously it was only sold separately.

Furthermore, it retains improvements that were gradually added to the 445 (and its predecessors) over the years such as the SuperFlex divider system, two strips of Velcro on the front and back of the main compartment to more securely attach dividers, a StormBlock butyl rubber lining for improved waterproofing, the ‘TukTop’ feature to tuck the zips of the main compartment out of the way during use and a significantly more robust ‘closed-cell’ foam padding.

 

Organisation can be further enhanced with the 20+ different divider sizes/styles available separately to customise the bag to your camera gear and preferred layout:

• SuperFlex Partitions (two already included, different sizes can be purchased separately)
• SuperFlex Flap (one is already included)
• DF Dividers
• V-Bridge 15 (one is already included)

Please note:

– The SuperFlex Partitions shown in the photo are not the ‘SuperFlex 9-15’ and ‘SuperFlex 10-18’ sizes that are included with the bag, although they are very similar.
– Pro-tip: The ‘DF 15-15’ divider reaches front-to-back inside the main compartment of this bag, making it particularly good for some set-ups (e.g. placing two cameras next to each other in the bag).
– SuperFlex Partitions are flexible so fit items slightly wider than their dimensions suggest.

 

FULL LENGTH FRONT POCKET

The 445 MKII has a full-length front zip pocket with enough space for a 16” MacBook Pro or similar sized laptop in a slim slipcase.

Within the previously mentioned full-length front zip pocket, you’ll find two padded pockets, ideally suited for small lenses, compact flashes, or lavalier microphones.

Please note: Carrying a laptop in the front zip pocket may restrict the capacity of these two padded pockets.

 

 

 

 

On the back of the bag is a zipped pocket, for securely storing maps, tickets, and other essentials.

A new addition to the MKII version is the luggage trolley retainer strap, designed to conveniently slide over the handle of a trolley suitcase, a major convenience during travel.

Please note:
Given the large size of the bag user discretion is advised when fitting it to a suitcase. Trolley suitcases that are narrower than the bag or that have particularly narrow handles might not be a stable fit. Of course, even if your suitcase isn’t a good fit, you’ll still be able to carry the bag on your shoulder using the included leather shoulder pad or carry it by hand with the comfort of the leather top handle.

Each bag in our ‘5 Series MKII’ lineup (225 MKII, 335 MKII, 445 MKII, and 555 MKII) is equipped with durable brass feet, securely mounted on robust leather corner patches. This design not only protects the bag’s corners from wear but also extends the overall longevity of the product.

While we are discussing the other ‘5 Series MKII’ bags – they are all identical to each other in design, varying only in size and the number of dividers included. The 225 MKII is the smallest and 555 MKII is the biggest.

For comfort while carrying, the 445 MKII features a leather grab handle that wraps around its strong webbing carry straps.

Additionally, the bag includes an extra internal webbing strap sewn in at the back under the top flap. Used in conjunction with the front handle, to which the grab handle is attached, this feature enables safe carrying of the bag even when it’s open.

The shoulder sling of the 445 MKII is made of strong shuttle-woven polyester with a brass fixing to allow you to adjust the length to suit your height and shooting style.

Where the sling attaches to the bag, it splits into an inverted ‘Y’ shape at each end. This distinctive split design enhances weight distribution, ensuring the bag remains stable and level, even when carrying heavy loads.

Additionally, the lower ends of this split sling act as attachment points where optional Delta Pockets can be clipped on, offering added space and organization as needed. The image provided showcases the back of one such Delta Pocket.

The Quick Release System to open the top flap has been adapted so that the top grain leather straps pass through solid brass ‘D’ rings at the end of the webbing carry handles.

The bag was designed this way to provide fast, secure closure even when the bag is heavily loaded – the strong webbing and brass D-rings carry the weight.

At the bottom of the bag (front and back) are fixings for optional Tripod Straps. Additionally, some people just thread tripods through the webbing of the top handle of the bag (what will work for you depends on the design of your tripod).

 

External Dimensions
W430mm (17″) x D250mm (9⅞”) x H300mm (12⅝”)

Internal Dimensions (Main compartment)
W400mm (15¾”) x D150mm (5⅞”) x H250mm (9⅞”)
The ‘D’ measurement is flexible up to about 170mm (6¾”).

Capacity(Main Compartment)
14 litres (0.50 feet³)

Weight
2.32kg (5.11 lbs)

Front full length zip pocket
W390mm (15⅜”) x D40mm (1½”) x H290mm (11½”)
Some people carry a laptop such as MacBook Pro (up to 16″) in this compartment. However, you may wish to add a slim padded sleeve to protect the device in this position.
Capacity 5 litres (0.18 feet³)

Front and rear internal pockets in main compartment (2 + 2)
W180mm (7⅛”) x D Nominal x H280mm (11″)

Rear zipped pocket
W380mm (15″) x D Nominal x H240mm (9½”)

Shoulder Sling Measurements
Length: Can be adjusted between 1050mm (41⅜”) to 1500mm (59″) approx.
Width:50mm (2″)