Quick answer: Q Bag for a camera on your shoulder, Q Backpack when you carry more than a camera for a full day, M Bag if you want the case for a properly made bag, Half Case to protect a Leica M. Save 10% with code artist10 at oberwerth.com/artist10.
The four Oberwerth products, side by side
| Product | Best for | My status |
|---|---|---|
| Q Bag | A bag that disappears on your shoulder | Owned and used |
| Q Backpack | Days when a camera plus everything else comes along; weight spread across both shoulders | Owned and used |
| M Bag | The case for a properly made camera bag | Reviewed on video |
| Half Case | Protecting and gripping a Leica M body | Owned and used (on my Leica MP) |
I don't list prices, sizes or capacities, because Oberwerth changes them. Check Oberwerth's product pages for the current figures.
Choosing by how you shoot
- One camera, one or two lenses, on foot: the Q Bag. It's the one I carry and film with.
- A full day with a camera and other kit: the Q Backpack. I also use it for flying days, with my headset in the front bag. See the pilot guide.
- You're worried about dropping gear from a cheap bag: watch my M Bag video.
- You shoot a Leica M and want protection and grip: the Half Case.
Save 10%
Use code artist10 at checkout, or shop through oberwerth.com/artist10. More detail is on the Oberwerth discount code page.
Frequently asked questions
Which Oberwerth bag should I buy first?
If you carry one camera and a lens or two, start with a shoulder bag such as the Q Bag, which is the one I own and use. If you carry more than a camera for a full day, look at the Q Backpack.
Which Oberwerth product protects a Leica M body?
The Half Case is a leather half case for a Leica M body. I use it on my Leica MP.
What is the Oberwerth discount code?
Use artist10 for 10% off, or the link https://oberwerth.com/artist10.
Where can I see current sizes and prices?
On Oberwerth's own product pages. Prices and sizes change, so this guide doesn't list them.