Product Description
Billingham S3 Shoulder Camera Bag – Burgundy/Chocolate
The Billingham S3 is a beautifully crafted, mid-sized camera bag designed for photographers who want useful capacity without carrying unnecessary bulk. Its flexible interior can accommodate a mirrorless camera with two or three lenses, or a mid-sized DSLR with a lens and smaller accessories.
Finished in rich burgundy with chocolate-coloured full-grain leather, the S3 combines timeless Billingham styling with practical weather protection, generous padding and quick access to your equipment. It is handmade in England and covered by a five-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Key Features
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Mid-sized bag from Billingham’s compact S-Series
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Suitable for mirrorless and mid-sized DSLR systems
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Zipped, fully padded main compartment
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Includes two repositionable padded dividers
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Quick-release Clogball fastenings
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Innovative TukTop zip-stowing system
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Deep full-width front dump pocket
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Discreet zipped rear pocket
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Three-layer waterproof fabric
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Removable 25mm padded foam base
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Full-grain leather detailing
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Solid brass fixings
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Adjustable 38mm shoulder sling
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Handmade in England
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Five-year manufacturer’s guarantee
Compact Outside, Flexible Inside
The S3 sits in the middle of Billingham’s S-Series, providing an excellent balance between portability and capacity.
Its four-litre main compartment offers enough room for a mirrorless camera with several lenses and a compact flashgun. Alternatively, it can accommodate a larger DSLR with one lens and a selection of batteries, memory cards and other small accessories.
Two soft, padded Velcro dividers are included and can be repositioned to suit your particular camera system.
Fast Access When the Moment Matters
The main covering flap uses two Billingham Clogball fastenings, allowing it to be opened quickly with one hand. Beneath the flap, a dual-ended zip can be opened from either side or across the full length of the compartment.
Billingham’s TukTop system allows both sides of the main zip to be tucked behind the internal front and rear dividers. This keeps the opening clear and provides unrestricted access to your equipment while actively shooting.
Organised Storage
In addition to the padded main compartment, the S3 offers several practical spaces for personal items and smaller accessories.
The deep, full-width front dump pocket provides convenient storage for a phone, lens cap, film or other frequently used items. A discreet zipped pocket on the rear is ideal for passports, memory cards, tickets and other valuables.
The internal padding also creates two slim pockets inside the main compartment, suitable for batteries, documents or a small travel guide.
Protection from Weather and Everyday Knocks
Billingham’s three-layer waterproof fabric protects the contents from rain without requiring a separate cover.
The main compartment is padded on all four sides, while a removable 25mm fabric-covered foam base helps shield equipment from bumps and knocks. This thoughtful construction makes the S3 well suited to everyday photography, travel and unpredictable British weather.
Comfortable Carrying
The integrated 38mm shoulder sling can be adjusted from approximately 94cm to 163cm, allowing the bag to be worn at a comfortable height or carried across the body.
With an empty weight of approximately 800g, the S3 provides dependable protection without becoming unnecessarily heavy.
Handmade in England
The S3 is handmade in England using full-grain leather, brass fittings and carefully selected materials.
Its burgundy and chocolate colour combination provides a distinctive, traditional appearance that will develop character over time, while Billingham’s five-year manufacturer’s guarantee provides added reassurance.
Suggested Capacity
Depending on the size and configuration of your equipment, the Billingham S3 can accommodate:
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A mirrorless camera with two or three compact lenses
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A mirrorless camera, lenses and a small flashgun
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A mid-sized DSLR with one attached lens
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A camera with batteries, memory cards and smaller accessories
Equipment capacity will vary according to the dimensions of individual camera bodies and lenses.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Billingham S3 |
| Colour | Burgundy/Chocolate |
| External dimensions | 310 × 150 × 220mm |
| Internal dimensions | 270 × 100 × 160mm |
| Main compartment capacity | 4 litres |
| Front pocket capacity | Approximately 200ml |
| Front pocket dimensions | 260 × 160mm |
| Rear pocket dimensions | 260 × 130mm |
| Included dividers | 2 repositionable padded dividers |
| Base padding | Removable 25mm foam base |
| Shoulder sling width | 38mm |
| Shoulder sling length | Approximately 940–1,630mm |
| Weight | Approximately 800g |
| Outer fabric | Three-layer waterproof material |
| Trim | Full-grain leather |
| Fixings | Brass |
| Country of manufacture | England |
| Manufacturer’s guarantee | 5 years |
The quoted carrying examples are intended as a guide. Please compare the internal dimensions with your camera and lenses to confirm compatibility.
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