Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand)

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

My primary camera bag, nice color. Never judge by its size. Is a hungry bag! Carry a body, Nikon 50, 105, 70-200, LX3, couple of accessories and still have space. 70-200 fix in nicely. Even with camera mounted, cover can still be closed but with slight protrude. Not an issue really.

What I really like about this bag is the fact that it is so comfortable carrying it. Excellent strap! For a long day, sling it over your shoulder. Really good for travel if you don't want to bring a huge bag with all your lens.

I might just get additional padding soon. It is versatile.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

Fits both my medium format camera, as well as my 35mm.

Lots of pockets, lightweight, love the color

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

very good.not heavy,strong.enough pockets.
i would like to buy again.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

This bag is perfect for a days shoot. I carried a D700 w/grip, and at 17-35m f/2.8 lens attached. In the inserts, you can carry two items. I had the 24-70 f/2.8 lens and a 50m f/1.4. I placed a SB900 in one of the side pockets. Rear pocket allows for cords, cards, batteries etc.

It is actually half the size of the "F1X A Little bit bigger bag". So when you need just a few items to grab and go, this bag fits the bill. Perfect for a bag to always have a camera handy.

Gripper shoulder strap is nice and doesn't slip. You can't put too much in the bag so it doesn't get overly heavy. It will not carry any large lenses, but it isn't designed to do so.

I always ask buyers of products I'm interested in if they would purchase the product again. I would definitely buy this again. No regrets.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

I had (actually still have and now honorably retired) a Domke F3X which served faithfully over 20 years thru many rough destination here and abroad. New camera and lenses are a bit bigger and hard to fit in the old bag, but the F4AF is great...essentially the same bag, but big enough to hold my D700 and 3 zooms plus extraneous stuff. It looks like it will also hold up 20 years

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

I use this to carry my Nikon D5000, flash and three lenses. There is adequate room, it is easy to access my equipment and it's not heavy or cumbersome. I added a thin foam padding to the outer compartment for my piece of mind although the inner compartments are well padded. It's very nice and a good value for the price.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

This bag is the perfect size for a Digital SLR and another lens with a few extra throw ins (whether it be computer cables, a flash or even a water bottle). The material is very durable and assembled perfectly; there are no visible flaws around the seams or clasps. I especially like the very thin rubberized track on the shoulder strap so it stays properly on the shoulder without sliding down. I believe my only qualm would be the lack of protective padding around the entire bag, its thin though not dangerously so. The padded bottom and sectional pockets compensate well.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

This bag is used for photojournalism, and holds a Nikon D3 with a 24-70 AF-S f/2.8 mounted, along with a 70-200 VRII.

Only downside is when mounted to the shortest lens, the 24-70, the camera body sticks up leaving it exposed to every bump and bing imaginable. It also makes the bag a big top heavy and prone to tipping over when not on the shoulder.

I'd prefer to use my F2, but it just can't handle glass that big, and still keep everything inside one bag.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

Best bag Bar NONE.

Holds:
D700; 70-300VR; 17-35; 24-85; 50 1.4; SB800; Flashmeter; 3 batteries; 4 (4)AAA; 2 CPolar; Blower & Eclipse clean kit; 2 chargers; flash cord; remote shutter; USB & Video cords; lighsphere 3; ponco; wetnappies; lens brush; tripod tools; Pens & notepad; model releases 3x5's; velcro'd on back loops B180 monopod; and probably 1/2 dozen items I've forgot...
Only thing it won't hold is the Sigma 150-500 Bigma and the Tripod. They go across the back and the other shoulder.

Shoulder strap is amazing, carry all day not a hint of a slip, and when that gets tiring use the handle, rarely use the cover clip except on transport, velcro hold the cover closed without spilling. You can pop the top and everything is right there.

Padding needs adding to, but not much, recommend 1/4 closed cell hard foam cut to fit bottom, another to fit back pocket (outside of the pocket to protect YOU), remove the pad between camera insert and lens insert adds 1/2 for camera.

I've never had anything fail on this and have used it on weddings; reunions; proms; baseball games; football games; Civil war battles; portrait shoots; birthday parties; drunken parties; siteseeing trips; nature shoots; swamps; beaches; rain forests; blizzards; (hows come I ain't dead??) and still going.

If rain threatens close it up and pull down the sides, only the back pocket is unprotected. This is not an underwater bag, nor an artic bag, it's a photog's bag for everyday use. Besides hiking is for backpacks, I don't do rainstorms on purpose, and I saunter not hike...

I got a new "Bigger" bag for travel, what a mistake, ended up back with the F4AF.

It's now 10 years old and still looks as good...opps forgot about the wine stains on the back...oh well wages of traveling.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

I purchased this bag for my 50D with a Tamron 18-270 attached. I wanted a bag that didn't look like a camera bag to use on a trip to Europe. I can fit the camera w/lens, CF card holder, spare batteries w/charger, lens cleaning equipment, small binoculars and various cables etc and still have room to spare. It is comfortable to sling as a messenger bag or carry as a duffle. My only complaint is the two padded dividers are not easy to fit a DSLR with battery grip and lens attached. I took them out completely and it works great.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

I bought the bag to carry my Cannon D5II along with a cannon 70-200 zoom and a sigma 17-35 wide angle. The bag has the depth for the 70-200 zoom, but the compartments are not wide enough to accommodate the lens hood. Otherwise a great bag.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

I use the bag for light travel. It is made of very high quality material. Just the right size to carry one body, two lenses, and a flash. Love it. I like it better with the padding removed. You can fit more stuff in then. Can't think of any negatives yet!

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

Had this bag for years .Made in USA of quality materials.Here's what mine usually holds... In the main compartment it usually carries a 100-400L , Sigma 12-24 , Canon 5D with 24-105, and a 3 filter pouch .One outer pocket holds Nikon 8x42 binoculars and the other a 430EX flash and ball blower. Front pocket holds microfiber lens cloth and spare lens/body caps and G7 point and shoot , Under top compartment for chargers ,spare batteries and memory . Maps/notebook in back pocket.
total weight with all this stuff around 17 lbs. Reasonably water resistant , but don't leave it out overnite in a monsoon.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

Ive an XTi with grip,, a 100-400L
and the 1855IS I read some reviews and wondered about the 100-400L fitting in it,
IT DOES,, tons of room, for extra batt-packs, and anything else, i carry my chargers in it and phone, when i head out for my folks house, well built easy to carry, and doesnt look like a purse, or camera bag, nice padding, and the cover covers everything nice, I run an open jeep, off road,, no dust, or mud,
This is a good quality bag, and still room for more lens's im working on getting a 100mm, and a 24mm and know there will be room,

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

I don't carry every piece of equipment everytime I leave the house; I only take the pieces I will need for that day. For this, the F-4AF is awesome. It's not that big, but that's what I want. It's also great for carrying everything I need for family excursions. If I need more, I take my backpack and leave nothing behind.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

It is great working bags if you want to get camera/lenses in and out easily. I added 3 cushion padding from J-1 end pockets into its three pockets and I can put one body without lens in the front pocket, sigma 10-20 with hood in left pocket and 17-35/55mm with hood on the right pocket. Inside I can put D2-series Nikon body with lens attached in main compartment (I also use the one from J-1 bag without any insert) and there is a space left outside the compartment that I can put 70-200vr vertically or I can put two primes in a leather Nikon bags next to each other e.g. 105mmvr, 85mm f1.4.
I am saying that it holds a lot if you know how to use it. From what I say, it carries 2 bodies with grip, at least 5 lenses. It looks great and it is light. I don't use Domke J-1 bag I have because it is heavier.

Comments about Domke F-4AF Pro System Bag (Sand):

I ordered the bag because I needed a larger one than the F6for my Nikon F5 and the three zoom lenses I usually carrywith me (17-35, 28-70 and 80-200). I have to say that thereis no way of fitting a large camera with zoom lens intothe compartment. It is only possible to put the camerawithout any lens, not even with a 50mm, into the cameracompartment. Then there is room for two other zooms in thelens compartment. There are two side pockets, large enoughto take the SB600 in its case, and plenty of film and filters.I love Domke bags, but the carrying capacity of this one isreally over-stated.

Expertise: Advanced Amateur

Problems Encountered: It's far smaller than specified. The F6 is larger.

Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Domke F6 - a little bit smaller bag