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Domke F-3X

Name: Domke F-3X
Brand: Domke
Rating: 9 (4 reviews)

9.0/ 10 from 4 ratings7 owner contributions

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Availability: Availability unknown
Added to Cambags: 7 July 2014
Bag type: Shoulder bag
Capacity: 1 body, 3 lenses
Interior: 9.5 W x 6 D x 9 H
Exterior: 15 W x 7 D x 9 H
Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz
Material: Canvas
Colours: Black, Brown, Olive, Sand

About this bag

Available in Canvas or Ballistic ). The deceptively compact F-3X is the bag to grab when the assignment doesn't call for dozens of pieces of equipment. No space is wasted, because the inside and outside dimensions are nearly identical. The result is a very inconspicuous camera bag that carries a surprising amount of gear. Nine compartments and pockets. There's even Domke's trademark "upside-down" zipper pouch inside the weather flap. Removable padded partition wall included. Adjustable non-slip Gripper Strap runs completely around the bag. Open cell foam liner in bottom adds cushioned support. Removable hand carrying strap can be used whether bag is open or closed.

What fits inside

1 Pro SLR, 2-3 lenses, pro flash and accessories.

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Contribution · Jul 2015

User overall rating: 10.0 out of 10
Comfort: 10.0 out of 10
Features: 10.0 out of 10
Build: 10.0 out of 10
Price: 10.0 out of 10

The Domke F-3x is like every Domke an absolute serious bag. It has a fantastic build quality so this bag will last a whole lifetime. Ideal for the smaller equipment for documentary work. It is absolute inconspicuous and does not attract others attention to expensive photo equipment. The bag is quite deep enough to take a long lens like the Nikon 70-200 and has enough place to take some big lenses like the 14-24 too.

What works

Build quality, soft materials, has everything you need and packs minimal

Room for improvement

None

In the bag

Nikon D3 Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED (without hood) or one of both and the 70-200/2.8 (w/o hood and bit long) In the side pockets a Nikon SB-900 fits as well as a lot of other stuff (small lenses, hoods, cards, batteries). In the front and flap pocket is enough room for accessories. nikon d3

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Contribution · Jul 2015

User overall rating: 9.0 out of 10
Comfort: 9.0 out of 10
Features: 9.0 out of 10
Build: 9.0 out of 10
Price: 9.0 out of 10

I find that this Domke bag is great if you just want to take a few bits of kit for a day trip, or small assignment. It takes my D2Xs plus 3 other lenses with room in on of the side pockets for a flashgun if needed. The bag has large end pockets at either end of the bag, which are fine for filters, memory cards etc, plus a large front pocket which will take a guide book when needed. The bag itself is very well constructed, using top quality heavy canvas, with a heavy duty webbing strap, which has built in rubber strips to keep the bag on your shoulder. The bag also has a removable hand strap, in the same heavy duty webbing, but i found that it gets in the way of using the bag, so took my one off. The F-3X is excellent if you just want a few bits of equipment, and it's comfortable to carry around all day.

What works

Build quality, materials used, fact that it makes me take less for a day!

Room for improvement

Main bag lid metal catch, it hurts your fingers using it...

In the bag

1. Nikon D2Xs body 2. Nikon 50mm f/1.8D 3. Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5D lens 4. Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG assorted filters and holders, memory cards, and a guide book when needed! nikon d2xs

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Contribution · Jul 2015

User overall rating: 8.0 out of 10
Comfort: 8.0 out of 10
Features: 8.0 out of 10
Build: 8.0 out of 10
Price: 8.0 out of 10

Nice bag. Well constructed. Perfect for a short day out shooting at the zoo or walking around town.

What works

Not overly bulky. Fits my cam with large lens and a grip attached.

Room for improvement

The metal clasp leaves much to be desired.

In the bag

Nikon D200 w/grip Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 attached Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR micro nikon d200

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Contribution · Jul 2015

The photos below don't have a digital body but a Nikon FE with an MD-11 motor drive attached instead. I didn't have a digital camera readily available so had to use my Nikon D100. But this is about the same size as the Nikon D100. This bag can hold a lot of gear. There's not as much padding as the Lowepro bags, which gives the bag a low profile look. The strap has two lines of rubber to offer better grip when on the shoulders. There is two canvas loops in the interiors that you can store lenses like a D70 kits lens and 12-24 inside. There is one removable padding that can be attached via velcro to the two canvas loops. There is a total of 6 compartments: -Main interior compartment -2 side pockets -front pocket -back pocket -zipper pocket on cover Although this bag can carry all the above equipment, I don't recommend it, for it will get cluttered after a few minutes/hours of swapping lenses. An ideal solution would be: -Digital Body -2 lenses (ie. D70 kit lens, 12-24) -1 Flash in side pocket -1 smaller lens in side compartment -Other misc. items in front compartment Overall a great bag for traveling light, and easy access to all equipment.

In the bag

Nikon FE with MD-11 Motor Drive Nikon SB50DX Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Nikon AF 300mm f/4 EDIF Nikon Nikon 12-24mm f/4 DX Nikon AF 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikon micro 55mm f/3.5 Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D nikon d100

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Contribution · Jul 2015

User overall rating: 9.0 out of 10
Comfort: 9.0 out of 10
Features: 9.0 out of 10
Build: 9.0 out of 10
Price: 9.0 out of 10

If you need a bag to carry a DSLR and 2-4 lenses + flash with room to spare for accessories and easy gear-access, this is the bag for you. The included handle has metal connectors, so more gear can be carried if the shoulder starts to ache I have provided pictures which show a DSLR, 4 lenses (inc. a big zoom), flash, radio trigger and battery charger. Even with this load, there's room enough for more accessories. The bag is very light (2 lbs) for the capacity it can carry and quite portable making it relatively inconspicuous. The side pockets are big and can accommodate full-size flashes like the Canon 580EX-II with no problem (head tilted in "L" shape). The slim compartment in the front can hold a Netbook! The main area is modular in design: It has two sewn-in compartments for lenses on the sides which can be folded away to make more space in the main compartment. The zippered compartment on the underside of the main flap can be used to hold maps or other literature. There's also an accessory flap at the back to round out this multi-compartmental bag.

What works

Plenty of compartment for gear and accessories storage. Carry handle with metal fasteners. Built-in lens pouches in the main compartment. Front flap can hold a Net book. Collapsible design which moulds to body shape. Non-slip gripper strap. Lightweight and portable. Name tag supplied. Velcro divider allows for customization of the main compartment. Modular design entails easy access to gear. Minimal padding makes for a discrete design which is perfect for daily usage.

Room for improvement

Polycarbonate fasteners for the shoulder strap. I would have preferred metal fasteners. Lens pouches in the main compartment are sewn-in, so they can't be removed (minor quibble, as they can be easily collapsed).

In the bag

Canon EOS 5D MK II Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM Canon 50mm f/1.2 Metz 58 AF-1 flash Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 transceiver Pocket Wizard MiniTT1 transmitter canon 5d mk ii

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Contribution · Jul 2015

Here's the Domke F-3 from the top. It's holding the Digital Rebel XT on its side with attached Canon EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM lens, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens and 55mm f/1.4 in two internal pockets. I haven't yet made use of the large additional internal pocket that is plenty big enough to hold a second camera body or perhaps a larger lens.

In the bag

Digital Rebel XT on its side with attached Canon EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM lens Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens Canon 55mm f/1.4 canon 350d rebel xt

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Contribution · Jul 2015

In the bag

Canon 1DM2 with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (hood included) mounted in the middle, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM(no hood) in one pocket and the 70-300 DO in the other (hood included). canon 1d mk ii