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 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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