I used several Domke bags over my 25+ years as a photojournalist and loved every one of them. I still have my very first bag but retired it once I wore several holes in the corners, never had a zipper go bad and or a strap break, great bags. I always had two bodies and at least 4-5 lenses and a flash, batteries and charger, film, notepad, pens, cleaning kits, blowers, cable release and anything else I might need.
Canvas bags are tough, soft and not heavy that gets better over time. These are obvious working bags for you, unlike many promotional video, this is a real user review, thank you.
Love my Domke’s I still have my F2 original from 1983 and other bags acquired over the last 3 decades. Great bags, designed and created by the photographer Jim Domke of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
My friend, I very much appreciated and enjoyed this video. I got a F-3X for my daughter and one for myself for Christmas after watching this video. I absolutely love it. Yours has some serious use and love on it. Again thank you for the video.
I used the Domke F804 "super" satchel for a number of years which suited my purposes very well. Domke do make a excellent rugged bag but returned to the Billingham for my walkabout bag.
I have my Domke F2 since '93 when I bought my Nikon F90 and FM2n. The back slip pocket/panel abraded/wore through but I found an upholstery store/workshop in Peterborough Ontario (Canada) who completely replaced it with almost exactly the same material. Love the bag. I had to replace the hauler straps and sling, as well... boy did I put that bag through it's paces.
Nice to hear. Yes, it seems like these bags are properly used. I like them used and torn and they sort of moulds around your body after a long time of use.
I did consider a Domke bag, but ended up buying a tough but cheap canvas bag and a few padded inserts with dividers off of Ebay .... I just preoad the inserts with either digital or analogue kit.
Yes, that would work as well. Sometimes, I skip taking a camera bag and just stuff a few of my lenses in my jacket pockets. Works with small Fuji X cameras at least.
Thanks for this video. I bought my first domke F2 back in 1983 when I was in college. It was used and heavily worn, but I loved it. I still have 3 Domkes. BTW, what size Think Tank rain cover is that for your F-3X?
Thank you for the video! Do you still like the F-3x for carrying a GW690 and an X100? That's the same setup I use most days and need a new bag. So far the F-3x seems like it fits the bill, but am also looking at the Think Tank Retrospective 7.
You are welcome (and sorry for such a late response). I use my F-3x for all kinds of cameras. If I go for a shoot carrying my F2, I usually have the F-3x with my Fujis as backups.
@@janmalmstrom7843 No worries! I actually picked up an FX-3 based on your video. It fits my GW690III and an X100T Perfectly. What a nicely made bag! Thank you again for the video!
I love the patina that the bags have earned from use. Thanks for a good review! ☺
Yes, me too! Thank you.
I used several Domke bags over my 25+ years as a photojournalist and loved every one of them. I still have my very first bag but retired it once I wore several holes in the corners, never had a zipper go bad and or a strap break, great bags. I always had two bodies and at least 4-5 lenses and a flash, batteries and charger, film, notepad, pens, cleaning kits, blowers, cable release and anything else I might need.
Canvas bags are tough, soft and not heavy that gets better over time. These are obvious working bags for you, unlike many promotional video, this is a real user review, thank you.
Thank you for watching. And also thanks for the kind words.
Love my Domke’s I still have my F2 original from 1983 and other bags acquired over the last 3 decades. Great bags, designed and created by the photographer Jim Domke of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Yep! You'll right! I think these bags are so understated that many people do not know about them.
I bought mine in 1985 and it’s still lovely and holding up. I have only replaced the inserts.
Yes, they are sturdy. I'm toying with the idea to use thick felt as inserts.
My friend, I very much appreciated and enjoyed this video. I got a F-3X for my daughter and one for myself for Christmas after watching this video. I absolutely love it. Yours has some serious use and love on it.
Again thank you for the video.
Thanks! I don't think you could ever go wrong with a Domke...
Great video, thank you for sharing!
I used the Domke F804 "super" satchel for a number of years which suited my purposes very well. Domke do make a excellent rugged bag but returned to the Billingham for my walkabout bag.
Yes, I like the Billinghams also, and have one too!
I have my Domke F2 since '93 when I bought my Nikon F90 and FM2n. The back slip pocket/panel abraded/wore through but I found an upholstery store/workshop in Peterborough Ontario (Canada) who completely replaced it with almost exactly the same material. Love the bag. I had to replace the hauler straps and sling, as well... boy did I put that bag through it's paces.
Nice to hear. Yes, it seems like these bags are properly used. I like them used and torn and they sort of moulds around your body after a long time of use.
My 803 wore out after about 15 years, will most likely replace , maybe with a sling bag.
I did consider a Domke bag, but ended up buying a tough but cheap canvas bag and a few padded inserts with dividers off of Ebay .... I just preoad the inserts with either digital or analogue kit.
Yes, that would work as well. Sometimes, I skip taking a camera bag and just stuff a few of my lenses in my jacket pockets. Works with small Fuji X cameras at least.
Jan i see our F3x bag are about the same age!!! i was given mine in the 80s by my father.....
Could be true. I think they look so much better with age.
@@janmalmstrom7843 i think this year i will get a new one,,,,but not sure what one to get
Thanks for this video. I bought my first domke F2 back in 1983 when I was in college. It was used and heavily worn, but I loved it. I still have 3 Domkes. BTW, what size Think Tank rain cover is that for your F-3X?
Hi and thanks. I think that one came from my Think Tank Streetwalker bumbag.
@@janmalmstrom7843 Thanks!
Thank you for the video! Do you still like the F-3x for carrying a GW690 and an X100? That's the same setup I use most days and need a new bag. So far the F-3x seems like it fits the bill, but am also looking at the Think Tank Retrospective 7.
You are welcome (and sorry for such a late response). I use my F-3x for all kinds of cameras. If I go for a shoot carrying my F2, I usually have the F-3x with my Fujis as backups.
@@janmalmstrom7843 No worries! I actually picked up an FX-3 based on your video. It fits my GW690III and an X100T Perfectly. What a nicely made bag! Thank you again for the video!
You are welcome! And thanks.
You can't go wrong with a Domke.
Is the f-3x in navy color?
Yes. Although, mine is faded.
@@janmalmstrom7843 That's beautifully worn!
Question is, where we can buy Domke bags in Europe...
www.photospecialist.co.uk/domke-f-2-domke-s-original-tas-olijf
www.amazon.de/-/en/Domke-F-4AF-Pro-System-Bag/dp/B00009R893/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1KBJYQEZZILRL&keywords=domke%2Btasche&qid=1652350262&sprefix=domke%2Bbag%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-8&th=1
I use B&H Photo in NYC into the UK all the time. Super efficient.
Thank you for this video! Do you think the F3X would fit a Pentax 67 with 105? Ive been looking for a suitable bag for that camera for ages!
Hi Mvooo, and sorry for the late response. Yes, I would think it does! Although, the Pentax is a beast!
Can I buy that bag?
Nope. Sorry. At least not from me.
I almost stopped watching then the dude pulls out a GW690iii and im like okay nevermind he definitely knows what hes talking about lol
omg same! I have that camera and I was like ok i’m listening