domke 803 vs the 5xb

[back alley]

but sooo much money...

 

[nightfly]

I used to own a Mamiya 6 and had a Domke F-3X which worked really well for it. It's a nice bag (and a nice camera) but I decided to bail both and get a Leica and now I just use a cheap Kodak bag made for a digicam either on it's own or inside another bag when I need to carry more stuff.

The F-3X has a good amount of space and is easy to work out of and it doesn't look like a photo bag, necessarily. The canvas version, especially when washed looks pretty non descript and doesn't scream "I have an expensive camera in here".

http://www.rebaseonu.net/go/story/id/domke_f_3x_super_compact_bag_review/

 

[kuvvy]

Like MacAuylay, I too have a hadley. I use this most days and it's very well made and nice to the touch. I've had this a number of years and it still looks new. Having said that I don't throw it around. The insert has been used only about a dozen times as I tend to carry my RF camera in a wrap or zing case inside the bag. This leaves even more room should I need it. Have started to use the insert more though when using it to carry my new D80 and lenses.

I have a 5xb too which I bought from a member here which gets used occaisionally.

I would however pick up an 803 or clone at the right price, even used, to use as my everyday/not always shooting type bag, if that makes sense.

 

[amateriat]

What do I look for when searching (perhap ebay) for closed cell foam? My diaper bags could use a little help in that area. While they have something for insulation, it does not protect from bumps and grinds and such.

B2 (;->

Campmor offers rolls of foam padding, ususally the sort made for placing under sleeping bags. You can get a roll for ten bucks and have enough for tons of applications/projects.


- Barrett

 

[back alley]

Like MacAuylay, I too have a hadley. I use this most days and it's very well made and nice to the touch. I've had this a number of years and it still looks new. Having said that I don't throw it around. The insert has been used only about a dozen times as I tend to carry my RF camera in a wrap or zing case inside the bag. This leaves even more room should I need it. Have started to use the insert more though when using it to carry my new D80 and lenses.

I have a 5xb too which I bought from a member here which gets used occaisionally.

I would however pick up an 803 or clone at the right price, even used, to use as my everyday/not always shooting type bag, if that makes sense.

i bought a used 802 (thinking it was the smaller bag) and now use it as a daybag. it seems very big but carries a camera or 2 and lots of stuff.
joe

 

[ray_g]

i had a billinham s3 bag, very nice. sort of the british domke 5xb.

And that has become my favorite bag. Size-wise, I think it is a little bigger than the 5xb.

 

[dcsang]

The F803 would win because it has a fireball attack that the F5Xb can't defend against !!!

😉

Dave

 

[back alley]

And that has become my favorite bag. Size-wise, I think it is a little bigger than the 5xb.

good to hear that you are enjoying it.

 

[ray_g]

Have you considered an F6, Joe?

 

[back alley]

i don't care for the style.
i had an af4, i think it was, and didn't really get along with it well.
i like the satchel types for how they stay close to the body and don't stick out so much. i already have a natural outgrowth so to speak😉!

 

[Andrew Sowerby]

Joe,

In an earlier post you mentioned that "photocan" sells Domke bags. What's the website address?

 

[Rafael]

Photococan

 

[back alley]

glad i could help...😉

 

[back alley]

i just paid for a domke f 803 bag, bought from photocan on ebay.

looking forward to trying it out.
joe

 

[peter_n]

Have you considered an F6, Joe?

An excellent bag to work out of.

 

[biomed]

For a really small bag

For a really small bag

Check out the Lowepro film organizer. It has three interior compartments, an external zippered compartment and a built in rain cover. I have carried my R3A with a lens mounted and two more lenses. There was even room for a couple of rolls of film. It doesn't offer a lot of protection, but it does have a larg capacity for its size. All that is needed is a shoulder strap or a belt.

http://tinyurl.com/392wxq