Need advice on Domke 803 or equivelent

[m3]

kristian,

I'll try to remember how I had it all packed.

 

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Domke f803 sachel bag (black)

 

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The silver bars(each approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/8" thick) were

at the bottom of the bag, split 7 bars in each of the two end

sections. In one end section was also the 90mm then on top of that

was a folded padded insert with the loupe on top of that.

 

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In the other end compartment were the 7 bars at the bottom, then a

small padded insert, & the 50 cron.

 

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In the center compartment was the M body with the 35 ASPH & attached

hood.

 

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In the left front pocket was the light meter & extra battery.

 

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In the right front pocket was the two filters (in plastic cases),

dusting brush, 6 rolls of film, bubble level, & misc. other small

items.

 

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In one of the top flap pockets was the incident dome, & 2 cable

releases.

 

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In the other top flap pocket was my wrist watch, suit case keys,

filter adapter ring with attached extra 46mm lens cap.

 

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I hope this answers your questions. I wouldn't reccomend traveling

like this all the time, I just wasn't going to ship the silver. No

problems at all with the bag. Its just fine. My shoulder, on the

other hand... ;-(

[kristian dowling]

Shit Ron, oh can I say that? Anyway I didn't mean "explain how

you got it all to fit", but hey I appreciate the explanation. But I don't

understand what you mean by bars

[ken_prager]

Kristian,

 

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I've had a sand colored Domke 803 Satchel that I've used on & off for

the past 12 years. I like it a lot! I currently use it for my M6TTL

w/ 35 & 50 'crons and SF20. I still have plenty of room to add a

second body and tele in the future. I probably would have opted for

the J801 Satchel (ballistic nylon version) had it been an option when

I bought, based on Mani's comment of having a bit more padding.

 

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I actually prefer the size of the Domke FX-5B belt bag for my present

kit, but it really needs a few pockets for accessories and the velcro

is awfully noisy. Although the 803 is a bit deeper than I need, it's

far more versatile than the FX-5B due to the exterior pockets

including its full size pocket on the back of the bag.