Domke 700-52A F-5XB Shoulder and Belt RuggedWear Bag-BROWN

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Two dividers are included and realistically, I’m not sure you need more in a bag this size. Access is via a velcro flap cover with an additional zipper that can be closed or left open. The zipper is big and easy to use with quality YKK teeth/pulls. Honestly, I rarely use the zipper –only when I’m not going to be using the camera for a bit and want an added measure of protection against anything falling out. Ideal For: Cameras, lenses, cell phone, MP3 player and accessories. Great for business and travel necessities.

One other slight annoyance is that the ring to attach the main clasp at the front of the bag seems to be under the bag rather than on the front. The clasps themselves tend to get a bad right-up, but I don’t find them to be a problem and I can easily undo the one on my F-3x one-handed while the bag is on my shoulder. Would love to see it come with just one divider tab for the main compartment. Also some more color choices (muted orange, navy, charcoal, etc) would really be nice.The strong velcro on the flap is the most common 'dislike' mentioned by photographers about the F-5XB, and I’d have to agree. The amount of velcro is overkill for the size and use of the flap. The largest original F-2 model is capable of transporting 2-3 bodies together with 4-6 lenses depending on configuration, which is ample for any level of photographer. Are Domke Bags Durable? Short photgraphy sessions: It works great for outtings where you know you won’t need access to more than 2 lens, a flash, or tripod. If you are doing a large photoshoot, you probably already have a larger bag for that. This is for a walk through Central Park or taking portraits for a friend’s wedding. Or, food pictures during lunch or dinner. A full-height pouch can be found on the rear of the F-6, which is perfect for an A4 notebook, or an iPad. This is my 9.7in iPad Pro, inside a Logitech keyboard case, pulled out diagonally for illustration.

Other robust features include an adjustable non-slip grip, cotton webbing strap, bottom stiffener which is removable and provides extra padding. The removable hand carrying strap provides versatility with carrying options and YKK zippers and steel snap hooks finish off classic designs. All of the Superflex inserts are divided into two compartments and there is a good amount of variation from size to size. The 9-15 is divided up into two sections of 9cm and 6cm, which is ideal for my X-Pro2 with a Gariz leather half case and either a 16/2.8, 18/2, or 35/2 lens attached in the 9x9cm part and then I can fit an X70 without a hood, or more small lenses. It’s worth pointing out that one compartment on each insert is always a square. So the first number of the name has that many centimetres square. 9-15 has a 9x9cm compartment, 12-21 has a 12x12cm compartment and so on (see diagram below).While the clip-to-close design isn't entirely secure, it has the advantage of allowing very easy access to the main compartment without needing to put the bag down. I wasn’t keen on the setup of the F-3x main compartment as it had very little protection for my gear. Two very thin canvas loops (designed for lenses and a single piece of padding to keep two bodies apart is just not enough (for me at least). Smaller lenses can get under those bottomless canvas loops and go on a tour of the bag, visiting the rest of the gear inside with nasty results. So in my review, I used two different inserts. The Billingham Hadley Small is narrow, doesn’t really utilise the space of the F-3x that well, but is a good insert for the bag and provides a great amount of protection for the equipment inside. The Koolertron (seen in my review), although a great insert with good protection, didn’t really make use of the amount of space it took up, which was all of the main compartment. It also made the F-3x very boxy due to its tight fit and is the full height of the bag. Domke dividers didn’t give me the sizes I was looking for. I have 2, 5Xb's; 1, J803; 1, F803; 1, F6, 1, J-X3b, 1, F-X3, 1, F-X3b, 1, F-1. The original F-3 I bought in the 1970's, the j-803 has been around the world a few times. The others on who knows how many outings, airline flights, trips, events, etc. I've never had a piece of gear damaged in a Domke bag, I've never had a water bottle leak inside a Domke bag and while I like the two ThinkTankPhoto bags quite a lot, I find nothing quite as secure as when I grab a handful of canvas when I'm in a hurry. Weather-resistant RuggedWear canvas Street tough hardware Padded divider Protective weather flap on the front Zipper and touch fastener closure Thanks for the review Barney. I've had my F6 for 5 years. I love it, although there's a time and a place for it.

Anyone looking for all-day comfort or highly customizable organizational options will be disappointed Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens. There’s something about denim that says comfort with style. And the Domke F-5XB and original F-2 shoulder bags have been favorites of photographers since their introduction. Put this all together and you have a combination of Denim Domke that is bound to make you smile. Available now—and of course made in the US of A. Then I went travelling with 2x Sony A6000s and associated lenses, and suddenly appreciated this bag for what it is: flexible, customisable, well thought-out and hard-wearing. It gave me a new appreciation for the simple, rugged design. Ever since I coined the phrase, “I’ve been taking pictures so long that I’ve nearly worn out my first Domke bag,” people ask me to name my favorite Domke overall. Although I use the F-5XB often (including the leather-trimmed Fujifilm version I received as a gift at a Fujifilm press event), and the Domke F-2 Original is indispensible when I need to lug a ton of gear, neither is my honest-to-goodness everyday favorite model.Weather-resistantcanvas Street tough hardware Padded divider Protective weather flap on the front Zipper and touch fastener closure The Domke F-5XB bag has long been my personal favorite for casual shooting excursions. It holds “just enough” and is on the small side, so it never gets in my way. It’s also the perfect car bag, with the strap looped over the headrest on the (empty) passenger seat. Usually I carry or wear the camera on my body and use the Domke F-5XB to tote three or four lenses or a couple lenses and a compact point-and-shoot like my Fujifilm X-100F. This shot shows one of the F-6's two main clips, which keep the top cover closed. As you can see by the chipped paint, they've already held up to a lot of heavy use. The downside of their sturdy metal construction is that they can scratch gear inside the bag if they're allowed to dangle or fall into the main compartment. Zippered, padded main compartment lined with touch fastener compatible material and removable padded divider.