How big is a Domke f-5XB?

[Pindy]

Does anyone have a picture of one in context? Trying to figure out if it's bigger than what I need (just the M6 with lens attached, maybe a handful of rolls of film) before pulling the trigger at B&H. A top-down look at a packed one would be a plus!

Thanks.

 

[ampguy]

I think it's way big for an M6 with single lens attached and film. Cosider a f-5xa, or Lowepro Rezo AW 110, or even smaller depending on how many rolls and how large that attached lens is.


blog review here:

http://tedmphoto.blogspot.com/2008/01/review-domke-f-5xb-camera-bag.html

 

[Pindy]

Ahh, that's very helpful. Yes, much bigger than I was led to believe.

 

[jljohn]

I have had and regularly used 2 Domke F-5xb's. An F-5XB will hold a Nikon D700 with a big lens (14-24 f/2.8 or 24-70 F/2.8 attached, with some room to spare for extra cards and such. It will easily hold a Pentax K1000 with 50 attached, a flash, 2 other lenses, and film. I've never put a M system in my Domke, but I would guess I could easily get an M6 with 35 attached, another M6 with a 50 attached, a 21 and 90 mounted back to back, and several rolls of film into it with ease. I hope this helps!

Jeremy

 

[3rdtrick]

Jeremy is right it will hold a D700 and 23-70 and a few accessories. I used it once to carry my 300 f4, d200 (no lens) and 18-70 all inside and zipped up. It is the perfect little bag with lots of room. If I carried the camera around my neck, it would hold lots of lenses. Anyway I am now using it for my Leica system. In the center 1/3 it holds my M9 and 35 lux pre-ASPH. The rear 1/3 holds a 90 cron pre-APO and the front 1/3 is divided to hold the 50 lux on top of a Zeiss18 and room for the charger and extra battery. Sorry I don't have pics now but hope this helps.
Pete

 

[Keith]

Bronica RF645 and spare lens in the Domke.

 

[yanidel]

I think it's way big for an M6 with single lens attached and film. Cosider a f-5xa

I agree, for just a body and lens + rolls, the f-5xa is much better. I own both and I fit my M9 + 60mm Hex (big lens) + 35 Lux + wallet + phone + keys +batteries in the f-5xb.

 

[Pindy]

My mind's made up. Thanks all.

 

[Pindy]

F-5Xa (olive) arrived and it is perfect for m6 w 35 lux with hood in one side, film in the other remaining space. Once gain, I've been steered right!

 

[Pindy]

Beginning to see why Domke is so popular. Nicely made but without any of the filigree you find in the Billinghams and Fogg's. Solid and comfortable. Hope it stays dry in the rain—gonna be in WA state.