• The Hadley Small is a little wider than the Hadley Digital
• The Hadley Small has a removable, padded insert with divider set whereas only the dividers are removable in the Hadley Digital, the internal padding is sewn in. 
• The Hadley Small includes extra dividers to allow for stacking of gear (size allowing).
• The Hadley Small can't accept AVEA pockets but the Hadley Digital can.​

Yes it can. It will fit facing downwards so long as you don't attach it to a lens that is too long. You won't be able to fit the battery grip on too though.

No! You don't use the buckle to get in the bag!

Hadley front straps are opened by sliding the top of the strap off the brass clogball (round stud). This is a very quick way to open and close the bag - many people learn to do this one-handed as the leather softens.

The buckle is only used very occasionally to adjust the fit of the bag - to give you a tighter or looser fit depending on what you are carrying. We'd recommend keeping the strap inside the buckle during normal use - this keeps the straps securely attached to the bag.

You can keep the bag itself open while shooting - just don't put the straps back on the clogball until you want to close bag.

No. The fabric is made of 3 layers - the middle layer is butyl rubber. Water cannot pass through this butyl rubber layer. As long as you don't get a hole in the fabric or expose it to harsh chemicals (for example in a washing machine) the fabric should remain waterproof for many years. There is no need to apply re-proofing.

In simple terms ‘Canvas’ or ‘FibreNyte’ refers to top layer of fabric on our bags – the facecloth.

‘Canvas’ is a mix of cotton and polyester. ‘FibreNyte’ refers to our face fabric that is completely synthetic. Canvas is hard wearing, FibreNyte is very hard wearing.

Both fabrics are bonded to a non-wicking polyester backing fabric with a middle layer butyl rubber – this rubber layer makes both fabrics equally (and very) waterproof. Water can’t get through that rubber layer.

Both fabrics have a similar weave - the FibreNyte looks similar to canvas. Canvas is slightly softer to the touch, FibreNyte is slightly rougher to the touch.

People tend to choose Canvas if they want the bag to age gracefully and look vintage over time. This is particularly true of people who choose our ‘Khaki Canvas’ fabric as this looks particularly lovely as it ages.

People tend to choose FibreNyte if they want the bag to look newer for longer or if they are particularly hard on their gear - for example by carrying the bag to work with them every day, doing a lot of hiking or filling it particularly full. If you are buying a black bag it’s particularly worth considering FibreNyte as it will stay looking blacker longer. Also Sage FibreNyte is particularly attractive as a colour – it’s probably the most popular colour among our staff!

The 'SP15' and 'SP40' sizes both fit this bag. The 'SP15' has more grip whereas the 'SP40' has more padding. For most customers we recommend the SP40 shoulder pad.

Remember to select the correct colour for your bag!

The shoulder pad isn't essential but can stop the strap from digging into your shoulder if you are carrying heavy equipment inside the bag or carrying it for long periods. It can also reduce the chances of the bag slipping off your shoulder if you don't wear it across the body. Remember only the 'SP15' and 'SP40' sizes fit this bag. Buying it with the bag will save the postage cost of buying it separately later.

No, the padding inside the Hadley Digital is sewn into the walls of the bag and is therefore not removable. However, the padded dividers that attach inside with Velcro® are removable.

AVEA 3, AVEA 5 and AVEA 7 End Pockets fit on this bag - other sizes do not fit.

On the back of the AVEAs are two leather straps - they thread down through the leather side panels of the Hadley Digital. For extra security metal pop-clips then clip to hold the leather straps in place at the bottom. 

Please note that the End Pockets are not included with the bag.

AVEA 3, AVEA 5 and AVEA 7 End Pockets fit on this bag - other sizes do not fit.

Here are some photos of the AVEA 7 attached (please remember the End Pockets aren't included with the Hadley Digital):