Domke Giraffe Owners

[steven]

Does anyone out there own the domke giraffe?

Was considering buying this and was interested in any opinions about it.

Thanks

[Jon]

I have it - doesn't take a D60 (thus by extension any of the other Eos DSLRs) well. Doesn't fit a 28-90 too well either. They've discontinued the whole Quest line now, I believe, so I'd have doubts. I got it with the Spider 10 and Roo, which look like a nice combination, but I've got the combination bursting at the seams and can't get anything to add on. The Spider and Roo are nice, either individually or as a team, but the Giraffe doesn't add much at all to the combination. If I were going out with just the camera, I'd take it in the Adorama Slinger instead. And that's the only piece of Domke gear I've been less than wild about.

[steven]

Thanks for your reply. Think I will hold off.

Still looking for a camera carry cases.

[Moppie]

While I can understand the practicality of useing a Kangaroo as a pack animal for your camera gear, I would have thought a Spider would be far to small to carry anything of use, and a Giraffe would be to big to get in your car. :wink:

[steven]

But compared to the 1Ds either of these animals are easier to get around :D

[Jon]

While I can understand the practicality of useing a Kangaroo as a pack animal for your camera gear, I would have thought a Spider would be far to small to carry anything of use, and a Giraffe would be to big to get in your car. :wink:

Well, the Spider holds more than the 'Roo, actually. Roo holds D60 or 20D & lens (no grip), and two other mid-size lenses. Spider holds 100-400 on a body, second body, 35 f/2, 15-30 Sigma, ZR70, 28-90, 1.4x and 2x TC, rain cover, lunch, and extra Mini-DV, batteries, and CF cards. Also a flash at a pinch. Giraffe will handle an F-1 (no winder/motor drive) or A-series with normal/short zoom lens, period.

[Moppie]

Must be a giant turantula on steriods, and a pigmy girraffe.
And at least the Roo would keep your gear warm. :wink: