Need help/advice on getting the right Domke Bag

[trojan75]

Hi fellow Csers,

I would like to buy a Domke bag but not too sure which model to get that can house my gears. Therefore I need advice or help from users of Domke bags. My current equipment are as follow :

Basically 1 camera body, 4 lens and 1 flashlight

Canon 30D
Canon 70-200L F4 non-IS
Canon 17-40L F4
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro
Canon 50mm F1.8
Canon 550EX

Will the F-3X be sufficient or need the F2?

Thanks in advance

[calebk]

Does your 30D have a battery grip?

My F-3X fits my 1DII with 24-70 on it. That goes in downwards.
Normally in the bag, there's a 35/2 and 50/1.8 stacked in one compartment, the other compartment houses the 580EX.
I also pack an extra 1D battery, memory card wallet, lens pen, and a surefire 6P.

One of the side pockets has my iPod and earphones, the other holds my collapsible water bottle.

[FilterFunk]

i'm a current user of F-3x, what you have is possible to fit inside that bag.. F2 is huge, with the ability to hold lots more equipment..

i refer you to my previous post, on the heaviest possible setup i can squeeze inside the bag.. (pictures included)
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showp...&postcount=104

[chalib]

I am a new F3-x owner as well

I can fit in my gear in side F3-x:
400D gripped
17-85 or 24-105
70-200 f4IS
100 macro
50 1.8
580EX
Some filters

Looks small but amazingly can fit a lot of gears inside.....

[bangkuangz]

Using F-4AF and F-6, confirm that both can fit all your gears at one go.

[lazyeyedpsycho]

Originally Posted by calebk One of the side pockets has my iPod and earphones, the other holds my collapsible water bottle.

Nice bottle. Available locally?

[trojan75]

thanks guys for your advice. BTW where can I get the F3X other than Cathay Photo?

[trojan75]

Sry but i got somemore qns.

1)What if my 70-200mm F4L is attached with a 1.4x TC, which bag will be a better fit?
2)Between the F-4AF and F-3X, which one will be a easier access bag.

Many thanks guys n gals !!!!

[entropy_h]

Originally Posted by trojan75 thanks guys for your advice. BTW where can I get the F3X other than Cathay Photo?

Some suggestions on where to buy in this thread:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384576

[calebk]

Originally Posted by lazyeyedpsycho Nice bottle. Available locally?

Yeap, at Camper's Corner, Capitol building. It's the side facing the SMRT building. It's a godsend for photographers, because it fits into the tightest of spaces in your camera bag, and you don't have to fill it full all the time.

To TS,

The 70-200 f/4 will fit into one of the two lens compartments in the bag easily, because it is slimmer and shorter than the f/2.8 variant. Adding the TC should be no problem.

Between the F-3X and F-4AF, the F-3X's interior design allows more to be fit in creatively, where the F-4AF has a more rigid interior design (two sets of inserts - one boxy big one and another two-lens insert).

BTW, I got mine from coolsigg on B&S. It was alot cheaper than what Cathay quoted me, and new

[Minimalis]

You shld be able to fit everything into a F3X. If you want something slightly bigger than a F3X get a J3 with the ballistic material, it's slightly bigger than the canvas versions.

[trojan75]

Thanks all for your advice. I've decided to buy the F-3X. Cheers

[antacid]

honestly, i think the F2 is a better fit. the F3 might fit everything, but when its on your shoulder, the shape of the bag changes, and it may be tough getting to your lenses that are all bunched up against each other. i personally don't want to be fumbling and struggling when i have expensive glass in my hands for a lens change!

i have a F2, and everything just slides in and out with no fuss. i can even fit an extra book and PSP for the long bus and train rides. plus there will come a time when you get more lenses...so better to planfor the future! haha

P.S. I have about 90+ of those platypus bottles without the logo (ordered from campers corner for some corporate event which fell through). Please PM me if you're interested!

[adamadam]

Originally Posted by calebk Yeap, at Camper's Corner, Capitol building. It's the side facing the SMRT building. It's a godsend for photographers, because it fits into the tightest of spaces in your camera bag, and you don't have to fill it full all the time. To TS, The 70-200 f/4 will fit into one of the two lens compartments in the bag easily, because it is slimmer and shorter than the f/2.8 variant. Adding the TC should be no problem. Between the F-3X and F-4AF, the F-3X's interior design allows more to be fit in creatively, where the F-4AF has a more rigid interior design (two sets of inserts - one boxy big one and another two-lens insert). BTW, I got mine from coolsigg on B&S. It was alot cheaper than what Cathay quoted me, and new

You don't need to get that bottle with the F-3X ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/capa_r2/1073763918/ ). I accidentally posted the link in another thread <_> hoho

[JamesW]

I am actually letting go of mine with the shoulder padding. PM me if you are interested. I'll be happy to even let you try the bag to see if everything fits (without any obligations) if you can drop by Tampines.

[trojan75]

Originally Posted by JamesW I am actually letting go of mine with the shoulder padding. PM me if you are interested. I'll be happy to even let you try the bag to see if everything fits (without any obligations) if you can drop by Tampines.

Thanks for the offer, however I've already purchased the bag from the ebay seller that was recommended in this forum.