Domke 700-02S F-2 Original Bag - Sand, 9.0 in*12.0 in*6.5 in

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I love the metal top cover clips for their sturdiness and the ease of access that they provide to the F-6's main compartment, but because they're metal they can (and do) scratch cameras and lenses if you let them flop into the main compartment when the cover is unsecured. Just another good reason to be strict about lens caps and protective filters. In the 40 or so years that have passed since the first Domke bag left the sewing machine, camera bag styles have come and gone but the venerable Domke F-2 has remained the favorite of many professionals and zealous amateurs. I once heard a photographer say that he’d been shooting weddings for so many years that he’d nearly worn out his Domke F-2. I have collected at least a dozen different camera bags over the years, and as of now, my search is over. I can take this anywhere and look both casual and professional at the same time -- what more could you want? I think I'd get more use out of my Domke's if I changed the clips. Be wary of the plastic fittings on the straps. I had a broken one on each of my Domkes. F2. F3/X. I put carabiners on and problem solved.

Jim Domke certainly designed a classic 40 years ago and the fact that it’s stood the test of time and still performs superbly means that I would have to rate it as Highly Recommended.Before I forget, The Tiffen Company (of filter fame and distributor of Domke products) is donating a percentage of sales from each camouflage bag to Veteran-focused charities. I have two Billinghams. I have the older Hadley Pro. It's amazing. However, it doesn't carry my heavy gear. Nikon D300S/grip and a couple of lenses. I bought the grip after I bought the Hadley Pro. I don't have access to a small saw for cutting the metal clips and loop off yet, but when I do, I will update here with the final results and impressions. It seems like it should work very well. The Sea to Summit model and size for the F-2 front straps is: The construction of the bag was quality and the Rugged version is supplied with it’s own tin of reproofing wax. I wouldn’t say that the bag is waterproof, perhaps weather resistant is more appropriate, and you would need to fully pull the flaps down to prevent problems in a torrential downpour.

With the foam insert removed, the F-6's main compartment is basically box-shaped. The base is lightly padded, but I usually add a little extra foam padding just in case of accidents. I've already mentioned the included removable hand-strap - I don't find it particularly useful, but as a keen cyclist, I wish the F-6 was compatible with a waist strap. When I'm riding my bike the F-6 flops around like mad. A waist strap would help keep it secure. It would also make me look a little bit like a bicycle messenger from the 1940s, and a little bit less like a man about to have a bicycle accident. The final word I also have a Hadley Digital. It's worth a look. I wanted a bag that would carry that camera with a walk-around lens on it. It does! The camera just fits. The strap doesn't...so I use a wrist strap. I carried that gear around Cape Cod in a Think Tank Retro 10. Walked a lot, and hated that bag! I put their raincover on it. There was an Atlantic storm brewing. Once I wrapped the bag with that cover I couldn't get to my camera. As a long time user I was interested to see what the Next Generation bags had to offer. Since the Chronicle is the Domke Next Generation bag closest in size to my old J-2, I figured that was a good place to start. Domke even calls the Chronicle 'The grandchild of the F-2.' Specifications Thanks for the review Barney. I've had my F6 for 5 years. I love it, although there's a time and a place for it.Domke is among the most famous names in the pantheon of camera bag makers, and for good reason. The company makes some of the toughest and most practical bags on the market. Traditionally aimed at photojournalists, Domke's bags are usually tough, somewhat on the heavy side, very accessible, and capable of accommodating a surprising amount of gear. I've been using an F-6 for about three years now, and it's accompanied me on trips all over the world. This is my long-term test. Key Features: Often copied but never truly duplicated, Domke bags, including the three models in this roundup, offer minimal padding but maximum comfort. They collapse (to a certain extent) when empty, and conform to the curve of your body. They fit like a well-worn pair of Levis. Traditionally made of cotton canvas, some models are offered in nylon cloth also. For the size, it's amazing how much you can cram in there, and how comfortable it feels once you put it on. I went hiking and forgot I was wearing it completely. Then I went travelling with 2x Sony A6000s and associated lenses, and suddenly appreciated this bag for what it is: flexible, customisable, well thought-out and hard-wearing. It gave me a new appreciation for the simple, rugged design. The other benefit is that the top of the bag can be used as a lens changing platform without the need to remove the bag from your shoulder.