My new Camera Bag Photos (Domke F-2)

Jon wrote in post #11897012
I basically buy from Adorama and B&H.

Nice one, I'm happy to add on a few bucks to know where it's coming from. Seems like really fast delivery too (well, if you're paying for it, $68 for 2-3 days from US to Australia.

Sorry about all the questions but is the Domke F2 fully padded now? Meaning is all the sides padded?

Looked into getting an insert similar to jaeapla for the lens-down-camera to sit in.

And what's the height of the current insert? Was looking at this one but not sure if it's too high...

Cheers!

No, it isn't. the bag has only a bottom pad. But that's all (as I've satisfied myself over around 30 years of hauling gear in mine) it needs. If you're concerned, remember it has outside pockets all around, whose contents will help prevent impact from reaching the main compartment. All Domke's inserts except the "short" inserts for the F6 are the same height, so they'll fit the J1, J2, F1, F2, or F7. there are a couple that are too big (LxW) to fit in the F4, F802 or F803 though.

Jon wrote in post #11901582
No, it isn't. the bag has only a bottom pad. But that's all (as I've satisfied myself over around 30 years of hauling gear in mine) it needs. If you're concerned, remember it has outside pockets all around, whose contents will help prevent impact from reaching the main compartment. All Domke's inserts except the "short" inserts for the F6 are the same height, so they'll fit the J1, J2, F1, F2, or F7. there are a couple that are too big (LxW) to fit in the F4, F802 or F803 though.

Awesome, thanks for your help! Have ordered my bag now and can't wait till I get it! Went with Adorama. Will prob do some kind of review later on the whole experience, this forum included - you've all been truly helpful!

Domke addict here also. Started off with an F-5XB for my G10, then got an F-5XZ for my 550D and a couple of lenses. I've just ordered the F2 to cater for my 17-55 and a 70-200 that I hope to be getting later in the year.

I'll probably hang onto the F-5 bags, they're brilliant! Really looking forward to getting my F2 - the 550D, 17-55, 50 and 55-250 is quite a tight fit in my F-5XZ at the moment, but it's an awesome little bag

Just ordered an F-2 ruggedwear bag. I usually use a LowePro CompuRover AW, but it's very inconvenient when I need to get the camera out quick or get a different lens. Can't wait to get it!

My Domke F-2 is 25 years young this year, I had a new strap stitched into it over the winter. Here it's acting as an anchor on the Sugarloaf Mountain in Ireland a couple weeks ago.

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peter_n wrote in post #12436941
My Domke F-2 is 25 years young this year, I had a new strap stitched into it over the winter. Here it's acting as an anchor on the Sugarloaf Mountain in Ireland a couple weeks ago.

That's awesome.

Just got my F-2 in the mail at work today, and I'm a little worried that I won't be able to squeeze everything into it... I'll definitely have to leave my 100-400 lens hood at home. Hopefully I can figure out a way to get the gripped 7D with the 24-105 attached in the bag along with the 100-400.

What all are you carrying? When I have both the 70-200 2.8 and the 100-400 in my F1x (2 bodies, 24-70 and Sigma 15-30 as well), I keep a smaller lens (like your 50) sitting in a Hood Hat inside the 100-400 hood.

Jon wrote in post #12490479
What all are you carrying? When I have both the 70-200 2.8 and the 100-400 in my F1x (2 bodies, 24-70 and Sigma 15-30 as well), I keep a smaller lens (like your 50) sitting in a Hood Hat inside the 100-400 hood.

It will be the gripped 7D with 24-105 attached (hood reversed) and the 100-400. Minor stuff like a flash and filter as well, but the main part will just have those two things.

I'm sure once I have the camera in front of me it will be fine...

Flash and filters will fit in the outside pockets no problem. There's enough room for the hood to go separately (in or out of the insert). The bag's deep enough to stand the 24-105 on its nose, but that 24-105 hood's even bigger (and more awkward) than the hood for the 24-70. So you'll probably want both hoods separate from the lenses unless you got a different insert than the stock 4-compartment one.

Jon wrote in post #12490575
Flash and filters will fit in the outside pockets no problem. There's enough room for the hood to go separately (in or out of the insert). The bag's deep enough to stand the 24-105 on its nose, but that 24-105 hood's even bigger (and more awkward) than the hood for the 24-70. So you'll probably want both hoods separate from the lenses unless you got a different insert than the stock 4-compartment one.

Definitely enough room. I put the 100-400 with hood reversed on one side, then the 4-part compartment with the dividers taken out with the gripped 7D and 24-105 with hood reversed, then my 50mm and 430EX II on the other side. This bag is like the TARDIS, it's bigger on the inside!

A pic of my bag with gear... sorry for the crummy cellphone quality.

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shedberg wrote in post #12491415
Definitely enough room. I put the 100-400 with hood reversed on one side, then the 4-part compartment with the dividers taken out with the gripped 7D and 24-105 with hood reversed, then my 50mm and 430EX II on the other side. This bag is like the TARDIS, it's bigger on the inside!

I keep telling people that . . . It's much bigger than any other bag of its size.