( Available in Canvas or Ballistic ).
The bag that started it all. Jim Domke had the first one custom made for his own use in 1976, and tens of thousands of bags later, the F-2 is still the most popular Domke Bag. It is the faithful companion of professional photographers around the world
Facts and Figures:
* Twelve compartments and pockets.
* Patented four-compartment Padded Insert included.
* Adjustable non-slip Gripper Strap runs completely around the bag.
* Removable padded bottom stiffener.
* Removable hand carrying strap included..
What fits inside
2 Pro SLRs, 4-6 lenses, pro flash and accessories.
The Domke F2 is, in my opinion, the best camera bag ever made. I bought my F2 twenty-two years ago. It outlived my Tamrac 610 and old Tenba bag. It's more than durable, it wears like iron. It has a plywood bottom sewn in and adjustable padded inserts. Plenty of roomy pockets for film and accessories, maps, notepads, releases & documents, paperback books. The canvas construction is so sturdy that if you over load it you won't need to worry about busting any seams or closures. It's easy to work out of without ever taking it off your shoulder. And it goes anywhere: under airplane seats, in overheads, on your lap on the bus, on the floor behind the driver's seat of your car. The F2 is the bag I travel with and take on shoots when I need a lot of gear. The one bag you will never have to replace, although you may want to own one in each color.
"This is my Domke. There are many others like it, but this one is mine..." I knew I shouldn't have watched Full Metal Jacket before writing this:). I am a newspaper photographer (hence the NPPA patch), so I am always on the run, and I am none too kind to a camera bag. I bought this bag slightly used from a rich amateur over a year ago when I was completely broke, and I have never regretted switching from those mediocre Lowepros I used to use (go ahead, chastise me, see if I care if you like cheap bags made with child labour). There is a ton of space in this bag, and since I just switched to Nikon, I haven't had time to get some of the lenses I used to use back, like a 80-200mm f/2.8, a 12-24 DX, or 10.5mm f/2.8. all which fit well in the bag (I'm using the charger and manual camera gear to fill space for the illustrations), but the body/80-200mm f/2.8 combo does not fit in the bag together, the lens is too tall (that's what they make J-1's and F1's for). The Nikon F2 is a space filler until I get a D70, which fits in the same space, or better yet on the opposite side of the D1H. The end pouches are big enough for a pair of SB-800's or 80DX flashes, with room for a SC-17/28/29 cord and a spare set of batteries. The best way to use this bag (I found) is to carry your gear completely unassembled (move the insert to the center of the bag and flank it with two camera bodies) in it to wherever you're going, put together the two bodies you need (A D1h with a 80-200mm f/2.8/2.8 and strobe and a D70 or another D-series with a wide angle lens and another strobe), throw a few spare batteries onto a simple belt system, and leave the bag in a safe place (like a locked car). For what I do, I don't have time to change lenses, so it's better to pack light when you are running away from an explosion or chasing a parade down the street. I hope this helps, and keep shooting:).
What works
Fits well, forms to body well, well designed and tailored, very rugged.
This is my first Domke bag and I like it so far. I have had other shoulder bags that have a lot of padding and this adds to the weight before you even put any camera equipment. I also got the postman\'s pad to go on the strap and it helps.
What works
Lightweight, made in USA, comfortable on shoulder and easy to get to equipment
Room for improvement
Tight fit for some lenses
In the bag
Canon EOS 1D mk II NCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L ISCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon 580EX Speedlite in one end pocket and hood for 70-200 in other end pocket.
canon 1d mk ii n
I tried many way to put my 24-70 2.8L and 70-200 2.8L with hood invert to my domke more than 1 month but now i found that this way i like it most.
because the original insert it can't fit with both 2.8L so i decided to move my 24-70 2.8L out of insert and cut some partition for put my Mark III inside.
If you think it/'s good please try it , you will like !!!
What works
large, comfortable, durable
Room for improvement
Bad Protection
In the bag
Canon EOS 1D mk IIICanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L
Canon 580EX II
Canon OC-E3
Canon CP-E4
Other Soft Box and Card Reader
canon 1d mk iii
I got this bag as a travel light w/o a laptop bag. So far looks good. I will not be taking the 300mm with every place but nice to know I can. Its a tight fit for the 300 but it works. All the lens have hoods, most on the lens some tucked away. Even with all this stuff loaded the bag "fits" well. Meaning its not bulky.
What works
It looks good, feels solid, and is made in the USA
Room for improvement
Plastic rings? Why not brass?
In the bag
Canon EOS 30DCanon 400D Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8LCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L ISCanon EF 300mm f/4 IS USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-25 extension tube
Canon EF-12 II Extension Tube
Canon 430EX SpeedliteSigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM
Plus filters, gepe case, lens pen, and other stuff
canon 30d
