something a bit bigger than Domke sachel 803 bag?

[FrankS]

First, sorry for a bag thread. I'm going to England this summer and need a bit begger bag than my 803. Any suggestions?

 

[back alley]

802 domke

joe

 

[FrankS]

That's perfect, thanks!

 

[back alley]

whats you 803 look like/condition?


joe

 

[sepiareverb]

And all the Domke's now come in green.

 

[back alley]

802 works ok with an insert.

 

[FrankS]

From what I've read on-line, the diff between the J and F 803's is the material: ballistic nylon (J) and cotton (F).

 

[sepiareverb]

Cotton. Is there more to say?

 

[FrankS]

Does the 802 have velcro strips in the main compartment to secure inserts?

 

[back alley]

no.


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[rogerchristian]

Mrock camera bags makes a lens support which can be added to virtually any bag to help keep your camera stable in its 'compartment'.

Makes a nice addition to any of the satchel type bags e.g. Domke 802/803.

545 - U Shaped Lens Cradle

www.m-rock.com

 

[rtphotos]

The J-803 is bigger than the F-803.

The 802 series are deeper bags, not the best for cameras. They are like briefcases, not camera bags.

I use the Domke F-802 as my daily commuter/camera bag. I love mine, and it works for me.

I usually carry one rangefinder body w/lens attached, a 2nd lens and a few rolls of film in the pockets, my newspaper, a paper sack lunch, and a note book. I also use it as my "camera bag" when I go on extended trips.

From the B&H site:
Exterior Dimensions 16 x 4.6 x 12.75" (40.64 x 11.68 x 32.39cm) (LxWxD)
Interior Dimensions 15.5 x 4.0 x 12" (39.37 x 10.16 x 30.48cm) (LxWxD)

I'm on my second one. Retired the first 802 after about 12 years and many miles of hard use. I wish Domke would sew leather corner-protectors on the bottoms. That would certainly make the bag more durable.

rt

 

[FrankS]

Hi rt, how do you protect the contents?

 

[rtphotos]

Hi rt, how do you protect the contents?

I have a Domke FA-230 3-Compartment Insert (made for your smaller 803), but it's rather meagerly padded. Most of the time I don't use any inserts at all as I pack only one body with lens in the main compartment, plus my lunch. Just be careful and don't drop the bag, though!

Any other manufacturer's inserts that are 3-4" wide would work. You may already have some on hand if you are a camera bag collector, as I am.

rt

 

[back alley]

frank,

2 very quick digi-snaps of the insert i bought years ago and that fits the 802.
i just ordered it at the local camera shop, this was before the internet...

 

[sevres_babylone]

Although not a satchel, the little bit smaller bag isn't bad for traveling with. Also, from the B&H site:
Exterior Dimensions
16 x 7.25 x 8.0" (40.6 x 18.4 x 20.3cm) (LxWxD)
Interior Dimensions
Main compartment: 12 x 6.0 x 7.0" (30.5 x 15 x 18cm) (LxWxD)

Although I prefer the 803, when I was using my Mamiya 7, the satchel wouldn't work, and the F-6 went with me on extended trips to Bolivia and India, and shorter ones to Mexico. It has a nice hidden pocket under the top, as well. Too nice. Once I went crazy searching my hotel room for my plane tickets, when I had stowed them away in that pocket.

 

[back alley]

the f6 is a great bag especially if you don't like the satchel type.

 

[Chuck Albertson]

From what I've read on-line, the diff between the J and F 803's is the material: ballistic nylon (J) and cotton (F).

The J-803 is a wee bit bigger. I can stuff a ThinkPad into the magazine slot on the back, which I can't do with a F-803.