What is your favourite DOMKE bag?

miniUltraman · 28th March 2007

Since there is a Crumpler bag thread... I am calling DOMKE kakis... which model you own and what color

My dream Sand F-2... almost get it but ended up with a ballistic J2... Got attracted by its "hidden" army green Domke label instead of the Red striking wordings in the F-series... I am also loving my Black F-3X

ortega · 29th March 2007

if there was a black canvas J2 would be best

i had the F2 (RIP)
and now using a J2

miniUltraman · 29th March 2007

Originally Posted by ortega

if there was a black canvas J2 would be best

i had the F2 (RIP)
and now using a J2

But J-series is always ballistic nylon only... no canvas.. actually I regretted not getting the J3 from you

I saw the FxB series in cathay marina.. mixed canvas and ballistic nylon.. super cool

ortega · 29th March 2007

Originally Posted by miniUltraman

But J-series is always ballistic nylon only... no canvas.. actually I regretted not getting the J3 from you
I saw the FxB series in cathay marina.. mixed canvas and ballistic nylon.. super cool

mixed? wow must have a look and a feel

photobum · 29th March 2007

I have 3 Domke bags: J-1, J-2 and the F-803. All of them are my favourites as I vary their usages according to the type of assignments.

For a major assignments, the J-1 and F-803 (for my Powerbook) are my choices.
For family events or birthday parties, I use the J-2.
For street-shooting or just to carry my Leica bodies, I use the F-803.

By the way, anyone knows how to get rid of mildew and mold on the bags? I have tried hanging them under the sun and to use those shoe spray, but none of them work. A fellow photographer told me household bleach is the best solution but I am reluctant to use it.

miniUltraman · 29th March 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

I have 3 Domke bags: J-1, J-2 and the F-803. All of them are my favourites as I vary their usages according to the type of assignments.
For a major assignments, the J-1 and F-803 (for my Powerbook) are my choices.

For family events or birthday parties, I use the J-2.

For street-shooting or just to carry my Leica bodies, I use the F-803.

By the way, anyone knows how to get rid of mildew and mold on the bags? I have tried hanging them under the sun and to use those shoe spray, but none of them work. A fellow photographer told me household bleach is the best solution but I am reluctant to use it.

mold on your F-803 canvas? The J series ballistic nylon should be easy to wipe clean right

miniUltraman · 29th March 2007

Originally Posted by ortega

mixed? wow must have a look and a feel

yeah.. the flab is like canvas and the body of the bag is ballistic nylon..

tribal.snake · 30th March 2007

f3 black canvas.
use it for daily uses, or job shooting.

also facing mold problem.
everyday bring bag go tanning for an hr in the morning.

rueyloon · 30th March 2007

I had 2 f2s before. The canvass will fade and deteriorate about 1 year into heavy use. Now I'm using the J2 now, at least it is made up of entirely balistic nylon hence it won't look like the ugly faded canvass after use.

photobum · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by tribal.snake

f3 black canvas.
use it for daily uses, or job shooting.

also facing mold problem.
everyday bring bag go tanning for an hr in the morning.

The mold and mildew problem has been bothering me since 2 or 3 years ago. Therefore I do not leave my cameras and lenses in the bag after shooting.

Some time back, I left a teleconverter in my J-1 and guess what happened to it. I have to dispose it due to thick fungus growth.

miniUltraman · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

The mold and mildew problem has been bothering me since 2 or 3 years ago. Therefore I do not leave my cameras and lenses in the bag after shooting.

Some time back, I left a teleconverter in my J-1 and guess what happened to it. I have to dispose it due to thick fungus growth.

wow.. serious

I guess this problem does not specifically happen to domke bags only right? Maybe we have to start putting our domke in dry cabi

calebk · 30th March 2007

Funny that there isn't a pricelist for Domke bags...

miniUltraman · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by calebk

Funny that there isn't a pricelist for Domke bags...

Cathay is pretty quick in replying to e-quotes...

just send them a list you want to find out

miniUltraman · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by rueyloon

I had 2 f2s before. The canvass will fade and deteriorate about 1 year into heavy use. Now I'm using the J2 now, at least it is made up of entirely balistic nylon hence it won't look like the ugly faded canvass after use.

I have a few frens who actually like the faded canvas feel... machiam "lao jiao" look

drewdam · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by miniUltraman

I have a few frens who actually like the faded canvas feel... machiam "lao jiao" look

just like a pair of well wored jean....

ortega · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by calebk

Funny that there isn't a pricelist for Domke bags...

would you ppl like a price list for bags as well?

ortega · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by drewdam

just like a pair of well wored jean....

that is why i wanted a canvas J2
the more worn it gets the better it looks

but not to everyone

photobum · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by miniUltraman

wow.. serious I guess this problem does not specifically happen to domke bags only right? Maybe we have to start putting our domke in dry cabi

The mold and mildew problems are common with canvas bags. My colleague's Safrotto (Domke clone) got this problem also.

drewdam · 30th March 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

The mold and mildew problems are common with canvas bags. My colleague's Safrotto (Domke clone) got this problem also.

anyway to prevent? am using Mekko canvas bag....really like the softness n color (sand)

sori for OT to Domke user..

creampuff · 31st March 2007

Dettol and detergent in the washing machine when washing my Domke. NEVER had a mold/mildew problem.

28th March 2007	#1
miniUltraman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,695	What is your favourite DOMKE bag? Since there is a Crumpler bag thread... I am calling DOMKE kakis... which model you own and what color My dream Sand F-2... almost get it but ended up with a ballistic J2... Got attracted by its "hidden" army green Domke label instead of the Red striking wordings in the F-series... I am also loving my Black F-3X Last edited by miniUltraman; 28th March 2007 at 11:18 PM.

29th March 2007	#2
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,938	Re: What is your favourite DOMKE bag? if there was a black canvas J2 would be best i had the F2 (RIP) and now using a J2 __________________ The Law

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photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	Re: What is your favourite DOMKE bag? I have 3 Domke bags: J-1, J-2 and the F-803. All of them are my favourites as I vary their usages according to the type of assignments. For a major assignments, the J-1 and F-803 (for my Powerbook) are my choices. For family events or birthday parties, I use the J-2. For street-shooting or just to carry my Leica bodies, I use the F-803. By the way, anyone knows how to get rid of mildew and mold on the bags? I have tried hanging them under the sun and to use those shoe spray, but none of them work. A fellow photographer told me household bleach is the best solution but I am reluctant to use it. Last edited by photobum; 29th March 2007 at 01:21 PM.

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tribal.snake Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: west side! Posts: 686	Re: What is your favourite DOMKE bag? f3 black canvas. use it for daily uses, or job shooting. also facing mold problem. everyday bring bag go tanning for an hr in the morning.

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rueyloon Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,556	Re: What is your favourite DOMKE bag? I had 2 f2s before. The canvass will fade and deteriorate about 1 year into heavy use. Now I'm using the J2 now, at least it is made up of entirely balistic nylon hence it won't look like the ugly faded canvass after use.

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creampuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East side Posts: 3,599	Re: What is your favourite DOMKE bag? Dettol and detergent in the washing machine when washing my Domke. NEVER had a mold/mildew problem.