Canvas or Ballistic Nylon?

Canvas or Ballistic Nylon?

  • Canvas

    Votes: 139 63.2%

  • Ballistic Nylon

    Votes: 66 30.0%

  • Other

    Votes: 15 6.8%
  • Total voters
    220
I have both. But, like Dave, I tend to store gear in my nylon bags and carry my RF in canvas. Ever since I bought a Safrotto F-803 clone, I have rarely taken another bag out for a day of shooting. The only exception is when I have to lug all of my SLR gear out for a shoot. Then I take it in my bigger nylon bags. But for a day of street shooting with the Leica, it's canvas for me.
 
I voted "Other", for ChickenTex. It's what Crumpler Bags used to call the stuff they make their bags from. I just checked, it's heavy-duty rip-stop nylon. Whatever, I still like ChickenTex.
 
I have bags in both. I tend to store in nylon, and was carrying canvas - but I found a small nylon Tamarac that holds both my Canon P, an extra lens, plus my Rolleiflex comfortably (and is still small) - that has become my standard carry bag.
 
Does anybody here know how many the compartments a standard Domke 803 ships with? I've read conflicting statements that it ships with either 1 or 3.
 
erikhaugsby said:
Does anybody here know how many the compartments a standard Domke 803 ships with? I've read conflicting statements that it ships with either 1 or 3.
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My 803 (canvas), which I bought in mid-2002, came with an insert pouch which works out to three compartments. Pull the pouch out (held by a Velcro strip lining the bag's interior so you can put it where you like), and you have one compartment. Different inserts are available; the one that came with my bag works out best for my setup: a pair of RF bodies w/lenses (28 & 50) attached, small flash and third lens (90mm) in central compartment, larger flash sometimes tucked under one of the cameras. Great bag thus far.


- Barrett
 
I have used bags made from plastic, nylon, cloth, and paper to carry photographic equipment.

I have also used diaper bags, fishing bags, camping bags, hiking bags, computer bags, laundry bags, and garbage bags to carry equipment.

I have been able to pick up some great bags at garage/yard sales for $1.

However, leather and suede are my personal favorites. Other than these two materials, it makes little difference to me.
 
Domke F6 Ballistic is a mix of ballistic nylon and canvas - best of both worlds
For the 802/3 satchels i like the canvas.
 
Just got a Safrotto 803-clone, and its THE perfect bag that ive been searching for, for a very long time! and it got here suprisingly quick! also perfect size for my g4 powerbook 15", in case anyone else was wondering.
 
The clone must be a bit bigger than the 803 because my G4 15" only fits in my 802 not my 803 - but then i do have it in a padded slipcase....
 
it is kind of a tight fit, and it only doesnt fit inside the insert, and not much else fits after that. i only mentioned that because i remember reading somewhere that someone wanted to know if it could fit in any way in the smaller bag.
 
ok thanks for letting me know i was thinking of getting one.
 
I just bought a Tenba P211 and like it much better than my Domke 803--lighter, roomier and adjustable dividers.
 
My leather edged canvas Billingham was bought in 1986, is still waterproof and hasn't fallen to bits. It was expensive at the time but has been well worth it.
 
I like the look and feel of canvas and just got a Mekko F803 clone for my birthday. It holds my T90 kit just right. Now I need to find a smaller canvas bag to replace the nylon one my CL kit is in.

William
 
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