Billingham Hadley One review

Billingham's classic shoulder bag gets a makeover for the modern-day photographer

Billingham Hadley One review

Digital Camera World Verdict

It's not cheap, and to get the best out of it you might want to add a couple of accessories, but it's great to see a classic design improved in a number of useful ways.

Pros

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    Excellent craftsmanship

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    Plenty of storage space

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    Thick padding between compartments

Cons

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    Not cheap for a shoulder bag

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    Removable insert only half-width

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It’s difficult to imagine a camera bag more classic, and quintessentially British, than the Billingham Hadley Pro. 

The model continues to be manufactured in Britain and has been the company’s bestselling bag for some time, but today it’s just one option in a populated lineup of shoulder bags and rucksacks. 

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Matt Golowczynski

The former editor of Digital Camera World, "Matt G" has spent the bulk of his career working in or reporting on the photographic industry. For two and a half years he worked in the trade side of the business with Jessops and Wex, serving as content marketing manager for the latter. 

Switching streams he also spent five years as a journalist, where he served as technical writer and technical editor for What Digital Camera before joining DCW, taking on assignments as a freelance writer and photographer in his own right. He currently works for SmartFrame, a specialist in image-streaming technology and protection.