Will the iconic Domke F2 bag work for you?
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- In this video, I will talk about what I have in my Domke F2 bag for a typical interior photoshoot.
I have made a separate video on three of my Domke bags - the F2, F-3x and F-803.
Here is a link: • Which Domke bag to get?
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A brief background
You are probably already familiar with the history. But here it is anyway.
It all started 1976 with the American photojournalist Jim Domke, who at the time worked for an American newspaper. Always lugging around photo equipment, he was not happy with what was on offer on the market. So he attempted to make his design.
After using a prototype of his new design during a convention in Kansas City, Jim finalized his creation into the F2.
My view
Many people relate to these as the Land Rover of camera bags.
'No-frills' is a phrase that comes to mind. And in this case, it is true.
Finding the perfect camera bag for all situations is quite unlikely. Most photographers will tell you how many bags they've had and how they are still searching for the one that satisfies all their needs. No bag can cover all your needs, and you will probably end up with a particular bag for one specific situation, although you will most likely end up with a favourite.
Let's be frank. You can use pretty much anything to hold your camera gear. A heavy-duty shopping bag from the supermarket works just fine. For a short while anyway. Or if you have a small camera with a fixed lens, why need a bag at all? I stuff down my small Fuji X100F in the pocket of my coat or whatever.
With two cavernous end pockets and a couple a smaller pocket at the front and back, plus - of course - the main compartment, the F2 holds a lot of gear. The bag itself is not heavy, but with all the gear inside, it can be.
My view on a camera bag is this:
The camera gear is to be used, not cossetted away in a highly padded bag sealed in with a multitude of zips and flaps, making it a mission every time you want to take a photo.
I want to be able to drop the bag right there on the dirt-road or gravel or on the ice without being too worried, that it will ruin a crisp patina.
The F2 my first choice from the Domke brand. Now I have two more.
I have made another video showcasing them as well. You will find that here:
Been using Domke bags since 1985, including the F-2, you can not kill these bags. Hell, I still have my war-torn, abused original F-2…indestructible!
Agree! And the more they are worn, the better they look.
Nicely shown. The music is a great enhancement.
Thank you! And also a thank you for your kind words regarding the music, which is made by me as well... If you are interested you could find our more here: music.janmalmstrom.com
brilliant. My gramps handed me down his old gear F4E kit, packed so similar like that individual cloth wraps. My primary is now D3S, 85/1.4D, 20-35/2.8D, 80-200.2.8D, 60/2.8D Micro. SB-800. 2x SB-R200. Had the 28-70/2.8D regular mounted but takes up space, so a classic 35-70/2.8D does fine. Or I like it if I'm not carrying the 80-200. But I'll use the 180/2.8D
Thanks! Sounds like a nice little set-up you got there!
Not my cup of tea, but as long as it works for you…
useful buckle to destory lens.
Hmm... not sure what you mean?
Great idea to make more room by ditching the padding and dividers. What kind of lint free fabric do you use to keep your gear separated?
I usually pick up vintage bed sheet or something similar and then just cut it down to the size needed. I am not so picky. I do NOT by special expensive lint free cloth. I was just coming back from a shoot today and I just seperated the camerabody from the lenses with a micro-fiber cloth that I had handy.
Interesting. My F2 doesn’t have the mini pockets for the spoon nor pens.
That sounds a bit strange. Are you sure you have an original bag?
I just looked at Tiffen who makes them - looks like they are still there.
tiffen.com/products/domke-f-2-ruggedwear-shoulder-bag
Do you put a camera in the bag?
Yes
is it water proof?
Nope
The plain canvas bags offer little to no rain protection... They offer waxed canvas that gives some water resistance but most domke bags tend to have gaps at the edges of the flaps and water can just go right in
Also the waxed canvas just feels weird