Domke F-2 Classic Waxwear Camera Case

I used my old Nikon D5300 kit bag for about 4 years until the zipper finally rapped out on it. Good thing too because I had collected more gear and it all wouldn't fit anymore. So I shopped around and came across this Domke F-2 bag.It looked good, read the reviews and people seemed to love it but all the pictures I saw gave me the idea this bag was HUGE and I did not want a "huge" bag, just something that would fit a camera body, 3 lenses, speedlight and extras. So I bought it anyway from lack of other options...Turns out this bag was smaller than I thought, but bigger than my previous bag. Noticably bigger. I could easily fit in everything I had with room to spare! I was very pleased with it. The straps are thick and sturdy along with the bag itself. Not sure about waterproofing, I wasn't going to leave it outside during a Houston tropical storm to find out.My only gripe is the metal clips on the front pockets, they are hard to undo (I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and fingers) so I just leave them unclipped and it's fine. Certainly not enough to dock them a star. Bag itself is very hardy and from what other have said, will last a lifetime and I believe it. The compartments are snug and well-padded, I can just "drop" my lenses into the compartments and know they will be fine.For me, this bag is the perfect size I was looking for (about the size of a backpack) and will probably be the last camera bag I own. Very pleased with it after a few months and would highly recommend.

When Jim Domke set out to design a bag he was thinking about working pros, photojournalists mainly, and he delivered.If you want an over-the-shoulder bag and aren't carrying an entire studio around with you, this bag is the ticket.With the standard included insert, it holds two bodies, a 70-200 zoom, my flash, a short medium zoom and a prime ultra-wide, plus spare batteries for everything. In the side pockets go a TTL cord, wireless receiver and more cords. The front pockets for the blower-brush, lens tissue, a small LED flashlight, more batteries, and other knickknacks of the trade.Even without the optional padded shoulder pad, I can carry this bag all day long and it's overall bulk doesn't hamper my movements when I'm working a crowd. Fits in the overheads, under the seat, and has a handy carry strap.Great bag, and nearly indestructible (disregard that if you run over your bag with a car. Oops). As for weatherproofing, I've stood in the driving rain and my equipment has remained dry.Love this bag and highly recommend it.I bought this bag because I just wanted a newer, shiner bag. The first one is now a backup, having lasted nearly twenty years, suffering only coffee stains and some scuffing of the corners. These bags are *tough.*

This is my third Domke F-2 bag. After almost 30 years of carrying a bag on my right shoulder, I always am amazed at how well this bag works, or should I say how well I work with the bag.I do alot of different types of shooting, sports, news, commercial and I load it up everyday with different lens, flashes, batteries, etc... and it's always ready to access what ever I need.As for the compartments. I have the lens spacer in the middle so I can throw 2 Nikon D3 bodies in on the sides. Kinda snug but I would rather have it tight than loose. I carry 4 lens's. A 80-200, a 10-20, a 17-35 and a 85mm. They fit just snug enough not to worry about falling out while shooting. I use the 2 front pockets for nikon flashes and they fit perfect. The side pockets are great for batteries, cards, or what ever.Inside the flap I store cleaning supplies and some cords. The back pouch carries papers. I even use the pen pockets for a sharpie marker.All in all, this bag was perfectly designed to grab something and keep working without the hassle of taking it off your shoulder. It stays put and forms nicely to your body while not getting bulky.It is a classic shooters bag.

This is a great bag. Well thought out for photographers & well made. I think the price is a bit high but the bag it top shelf quality.I wasn’t aware of these bags until I went to grab a friends camera for him. Wow. I love it and had to get my own. Functional and well built.

I have been a professional photographer for almost 10 years and this bag works from the newsroom to the wedding ceremony. The bag is great, lots of room to store gear. It feels extremely sturdy. Pocket space is huge, but there aren't any small compartments to store things like filters, batteries, cables, etc. There are pockets, but not small closeable pockets. Bag can easily hold a Nikon D200 (w/grip), 3-4 lenses and 1-2 flashes. There is a lot of space in this bag, but it doesn't sit right to keep a lens on your camera body unless it's short (24mm fixed).I would definitely recommend this bag to anyone from a professional journalist down to a hobbyist. It sits well on your shoulder, is durable, holds a lot of gear, and doesn't make you feel like you're wearing a giant painful weight.

I've had a smaller Domke (F6?) for nearly 20 years and it's been a great bag and has worn like iron. Somehow along the way I lost focus and started using those over-padded monstrosities. I finally realized the error of my ways and bought a new Domke that would hold more of my gear, including (among other things) a Canon 100-400L and a 5D with battery grip. Now I remember why I bought my original Domke all those years ago! The bag conforms to your hip and with the shoulder pad it's got all-day comfort whether you carry it over the shoulder or messenger style. I highly recommend it.