Ultimate Wedding Bag - Domke F2 - Photo available and recommendation to share

[ty_mickan]

Just thought I would share an image of my new bag. When I unwrapped it I

thought "No way is that big enough" however I started loading in my gear and

just kept on loading it in. I am amazed at how much it can hold, how

comfortable it is, and how versatile. My search for the ultimate bag is over.

 

http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=833349

[christiaan_phleger___honol]

Yeah, the F2 is a great bag, you can really see what a groundbreaking design that

would be in 1976. I've shifted on to using other bags but I still have my very first F2

from the 80's. I still regularly shoot with the limited edition green and leather F3 holding

some medium format or a low-light kit.

[ronald_moravec1]

I have never used one, but the disadvantage I can see is having to remove the lens to get the camera in the bag. That or move the interior compartment to one end.

 

This is not a big deal with a film camera, but a digital is another matter for dust contamination.

 

Many of the newer bags are made to hold the camera + lens with the lens down in a empty space.

[russ_konrad]

I used to use a similar bag, but have since moved to a LowePro backpack. Much more room and easier to carry than the style of bag under discussion in this thread.

[vincent_peri]

"I used to use a similar bag, but have since moved to a LowePro backpack. Much more room and easier to carry than the style of bag under discussion in this thread."

 

I don't know about "much more room."

 

I have a Domke F2 bag filled with 3 F3HPs (one with MD-4 motor drive), 8 lenses from 20mm to 200mm, a teleconverter, 20 rolls of film, plus assorted filters and focusing screens. Oops, almost forgot the 4"x5" gray card and assorted manuals.

[Spearhead]

The problem with a backpack is that you can't work out of it. I carry a LowePro backpack when I travel, but I also bring a camera bag so I can easily change things without having to take a backpack off. I use the F2, it's a terrific bag and holds a lot. I shoot a lot of events and find it very easy to shoot from.

[ty_mickan]

Yes I also have the Lowepreo Super Trekker II (massive piece of kit) which does hold more than the Domke (but suprisingly not all that much more). However as Jeff stated, you just can't work out of them for weddings and such things. I am not concerned with putting a camera in the bag with a lens attached, I just don't need to at an event as my camera is slung over my shoulder or in my hand. I keep a backup in it without a lens. This bag is not a "store it" bag that sits on the back seat of the car. I take my Super Trekker in the back which holds everything and I pick out of that and add to the Domke. The Trekker doesn't leave the car.

[bruce_stenman1]

I use 2 different bags during a wedding and change out what is in them during the day moving gear in and out of a Tamrac rolling case that I keep in the trunk of my car. I have 5 bags for different needs as I like to have a bag that is as small as possible to make it easier for me to maneuver while holding the kit I need. There is no one size fits all for me.

[picturesque]

I have a 20 year old Domke, and still use it from time to time. I have an equally old Domke tripod bag, which had it's handles cut when I had gear stolen. I still use it too.

 

The thing I find a bit of a problem is the structured pocket set. I like bags that one can change to accommodate changing gear, and sometimes I use dividers in highly unconventional ways. I also like bags that have exterior straps to hang other pockets or cases from. But I do like the longevity of the bag and the way it hugs the body and looks cool all faded and denim worn. I agree with Bruce--there is no ultimate bag for me.

[Spearhead]

I don't use the dividers in the Domke, I just put everything in.

[niccoury]

http://cambags.com/nikon/d1/shoulder/images/domke_f2b/domke_f2b_nikon_d200_nic

k_c_2.jpg

 

It's pretty great. That's mine. Now with a 70-200 though.

[jimstrutz]

The F2 is my favorite bag. It's great for so many things, but for weddings I use a belt system.

[david_schilling___chicago_]

It looks almost identical to my Canon bag. I looked at B&H to see if they stocked it but only saw one that was smaller, perhaps it's been discontinued. It's served me well the last few years.

[ptn4egl]

I miss my F-2 :( Stolen with 2/3rds of my gear in 2004, and I never replaced it...

 

I actually don't have a camera bag anymore, bags (domke F-6 & Tamrac 614) are for lites and grip (4 VivitarHVs, superclamps, magic arms, universal stand adapters, studs, PocketWizards, RadioPoppers, homemade high capacity battery packs, clamps, zip ties, ball bungies, table top tripod, etc), then I tend to throw things like lite modifiers, batteries, cards, extra lens, etc into a waist bag and just sling the 2 cameras over the shoulders.