Camera Bag Again

[ed_hazera1]

I modified a Domke FX5 camera bag, and it fits my needs. I cut off the cover flap, and the belt loop. What's left is a bag with zippered top and easy access. An M6 and extra lens fits perfectly. Looking at the bag, you would not think that there was a camera inside. The hip hugging feature of the bag, makes it very comfortable to carry. Try it you might like it.

[anon_terry]

You mean the F-5XB? Not sure what would be the point of lopping off

the cover flap - it gives extra protection from sand, water, and

prying hands. Ditto the belt loop - not like it takes up that much

space. What I *did* do to mine was to modify the interior with

Lowepro dividers. The "dividers" that come with the Domke are a bit

of a joke.

[stefan www.randlkofer.co]

i had this bag, but it was stolen a year ago. the size was great, but

it had the noisiest velcro possible. gone was the moment once you

tried to get the camera out of the bag...

[charles_mason]

stephan,

if you had to get the camera out of the bag, then get it to your eye,

set the exposure, and frame and focus to shoot, I am afraid the

moment was gone even without the velcro! ; )

charles

[charles_mason]

oops--sorry, I meant Stefan not Stephan.

[ed_hazera1]

Removing the top flap saves me the trouble of folding it behind the

bag when accessing the inside. As for water, sand, and prying

fingers, if it rains hard, I'm not usually out taking pics; I don't

take pics at the beach; and since I close the zipper after removing

anything,I would certainly be aware if someone were unzipping the bag

and removing anything.

I removed the beltloop because I tried the bag on,and did not like

using it. Personal preferance, I guess.

[ed_hazera2]

I forgot to mention that by removing the flap, there is no velcro

noise since there is no flap to unfasten. Another advantage about the

bag is that it can hold my SLR with battery pack and lens attached in

a small package. My SLR is a Nikon N80.

[giles_poilu]

Ed, from your description of what you want in a bag, have a look at

the Billingham range. They have a flap with easy open studs (no

fiddly zips or noisy velcro). They are beautifully made, confrom to

your shape and don't look like camera bags.

 

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Saves hacking a new bag to pieces!

[ed_hazera1]

Giles, As I mentioned in my previous post, I don't like cover flaps.

I've had several bags, most of which never leave the closet. my

hacked up bag is my favorite. (no noisy velcro) I agree that

Billingham bags are great looking, but to me, more conspicuous than

my Hacker. (also, more expensive to Hack).

[john_chan2]

Hey Ed,

 

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You might consider getting a Domke F6 (used and hacked up) then

removing the clasp system on the flap and going to Fabricland and

buying magnetic button fasteners (you know... the one's that are on

those European styled women's purses). The magnets have JUST enough

strength to keep the flap down but are easy and NOISELESS to pop open.

[roberto_watson_garc_a]

I also own a fx5 and had found cover flap a pain, I sewwed a bag with

zipper to it, now it holds lots of film, sorry to know you cutted it

off.

[tim_gee]

Now settle down Ed,

 

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Buy another Domke or two, add a Billinghams, hack'em, stamp on the

bits saying "to hell with the world" and wear M6 around your neck. :))