Slightly smaller than a Domke F2

I'm currently working out of an old Domke F2 that's been a great bag. I'm looking for a Domke that's just a little smaller but will still hold an ungripped 7D with a 70-200 f2.8 attached, one other short lens loose, and a flash. Wondering if one of the F3x series would work? Thanks

I would look at the Domke F3X,
Think Tank Retrospective 10 or 20,
and Think Tank Urban Disguise 35.

F3x (vertically), F6 (horizontally) or maybe the F4 AF. I use the F1x, F2, F3x, F5b, F7 Double AF or F802 mostly. The F3x is my one body/two lens solution.

F-3x is too short to accomodate a 70-200 2.8L attached to a body.

CitizenMinistry wrote in post #11970464
F-3x is too short to accomodate a 70-200 2.8L attached to a body.

I agree. The 70-200 won't even fit with the hood ready to shoot. I use the f-3x when I dot need the 70-200. If I need the white lens, it's the f-2.

Sounds like I may do best to stick with the F2 and just unload some of its load when I want to travel lighter. It is perfect for carrying the 70-200 attached (horizontal in the bag w/3-pocket insert)

If you want to carry the 70-200 f/2.8 mounted to the camera, another lens or 2, and a flash:

Think Tank Retrospective 10 or 20 (the 10 will barely fit, 20 is great)
Think Tank Urban Disguise 35

They will work with a gripped body as well. I know you said "Domke", but these will work too. The Retrospective is very Domke-like, but I think better sized for current sized cameras and lenses.

-howard

f8andBeThere wrote in post #11970611
Sounds like I may do best to stick with the F2 and just unload some of its load when I want to travel lighter. It is perfect for carrying the 70-200 attached (horizontal in the bag w/3-pocket insert)

Sounds like you're not using the hood. If that's the case, the F-6 should work. It will accept your insert IIRC.

Yes, the F-6. It's even called "the little bit smaller bag". You do lose the F-2 end pockets with the F-6.

Maybe u should take a look at the f-831. Holds my 50d with 24-70 with hood in shooting position.

CitizenMinistry wrote in post #11970464
F-3x is too short to accomodate a 70-200 2.8L attached to a body.

Only if you want the hood extended while it's in the bag. If that's the case, you'll either have vast amounts of extra space in the bag or a very specialized bag because of the 3" or so it adds to the length of the lens.

Staszek wrote in post #11970726
Sounds like you're not using the hood. If that's the case, the F-6 should work. It will accept your insert IIRC.

Nope. The F6 uses a separate, shorter, set of inserts. It's not as deep as the other Domkes, so can't handle the 720-230 insert.

Jon wrote in post #11973703
Only if you want the hood extended while it's in the bag. If that's the case, you'll either have vast amounts of extra space in the bag or a very specialized bag because of the 3" or so it adds to the length of the lens.

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F3x with 100-400; F2 with 70-200 2.8 IS. 100-400 on a 5D; 70-200 on a 20D. The F3x has a 580EX in one of the outside pockets; there's enough room for another lens or two (up to the 24-70 2.8) alongside the 100-400 or 70-200.

Nope. The F6 uses a separate, shorter, set of inserts. It's not as deep as the other Domkes, so can't handle the 720-230 insert.

Thanks for clarifying that. One thing I don't like about the f-6 is the smaller shoulder strap.

I'm used to packing the 70-200 mounted with the hood reversed. Thanks for all the ideas, folks.