Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

Great Compact Bag, Strap is nice and grippy, Wont slip off. When you first get it, the wax is pretty greasy and will rub on your hands. It might be a good idea to go over it with a hairdryer to try to rub it in more. After a few uses, it doesn't rub off anymore. I love the look of it and its compactness. Quite stylish too IMHO. Padding is lacking, but its enough. Its certainly not a bag where you'd throw with a camera inside.

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I've been using this bag on a daily basis for a couple of weeks now and I must say this satchel is perfect for my needs.
The bag is very light, comfortable and I know it will be durable, having owned an F2 for years. I use this satchel to carry a Nex 7 with three lenses and a Fuji X100. There's still room for another Zeiss lens in there. The two pockets under the flap hold batteries, memory cards, a small flashlight and small odds and ends.
What wont fit in the bag is not required!!!
And yes, the flap covers the ends of the bag so no rain or moisture gets in.
Comfy, effective and attractive without being too obvious a camera bag.
Well done Domke!

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I'ved tried other bags for my Canon 7d but they were always too bulky. I got a Crumpler 5 Million dollar home and its just too thick, if you need lots of protection then go that route.In this bag I can fit my Canon 7d with Sigma 30mm, Canon 10-22 and Canon 85mm. If I stack a certain way I can put another lens in the size of the 10-22. But the way I have it now with the 3 lenses, it's a nice fit. Any of those 3 lenses can be mounted to the camera face down while the other two are on the sides of the bag.The back sleeve fits a Zenbook/Macbook Air 11" Ultrabook nicely! Its awesome for traveling. Yes these two ultrabooks fit in the back sleeve while I have my 7D and 3 lenses inside! A tad bulkier this way but it works.The inserts that came with it I'm not using. I'm actually using the ones from my 5 million dollar home because everything fits better with them. I bought the extra Domke insert so that the 5 million dollar home dividers would stick to the side via velcro. This isn't Domke's fault because how are they supposed to know how i want to set my bag up?The zippers are perfect for memory cards or an extra battery.I still cant believe how much you can fit in this thing and still it doesn't look bulky.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

Bought to accomodate my new X-Pro1 and 3 lenses, for which it fits perfectly.People have however already commented on how ugly it is. I have to agree. The oily dark brown bag combined with the blone straps just doesn't look very good. At least not compared to what I could have bought for that price.How 'bout a Think Tank Retrospective? Or two of them for what I paid for this with an extra insert and international shipping, VAT and toll. [$] total for a somewhat unimpressive bag. It isn't bad, the internal layout is great for such a camera kit. But I do regret buying it.It is as oily as a can of sardines and you may have to wash your hands after handling it for a while. Most likely this will improve with time.The latch lock to close the cover is almost unusable and will probably have to be replaced.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

Being a person who hates getting my hands oily, I ptobably should have gone for a different edition or model. With this you kind of want to wash your hands after opening and closing it a few times.

It also isn't nearly as good looking as I had hoped from various review page photos. At least no one will steal it for its looks alone.

Paid about $90 extra in customs here in Norway, which of course isn't the bag's fault. Fits an X-Pro1 with all three lenses perfectly.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

It will carry new 7 and the 18-200 mm lens and one smaller one. I use the zeiss 24 mm one. Pockets adequate to carry battery spare and charger and 2-3 other lenses (e.g. c-pl). The material is really nice and weather resistant and looks great. I got the insert for added protection

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

Fits my d7000 and extras and holds my ipad .

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

I use this bag daily to take my NEX 7 and several lenses out.

Pros - looks good, light

Cons - main clasp is a pain to unclip. so much so that sometimes i just leave it open for a few mins if i take quick snapshots

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

Bought to use for a Nex 7 and a couple of lenses. It is comfortable, discreet
and I like size.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

i needed a bag to carry a leica m9-p and a couple of lenses plus accessories. the f-803 with the fa-230 insert answers all my needs. it holds the leica with either the 50 'cron or the 35 'lux attached; each of the other two compartments holds two lenses with stacked rear lens caps (glued together). the front cargo pockets are roomy enough for a sf-58 flash i.e. they are big.

i've had other camera bags before, but none that were as small and inconspicuous on the outside and yet so roomy inside. the padding is good enough (don't drop your camera bag!) and the f-803 can be carried messenger bag-style.

two things that i'd like to see improved:
- the clip on the front plap is a bit cumbersome to open with one hand
- the front flap leaves a small gap left and right where rain can reach the camera compartment. the flap should be made a little bigger.

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Became very tired of using big, clumsy photo bags. The F-803 is a perfect size for the Leica M9 with a 35mm Summarit mounted plus two other Leica lenses and even a Micro 4/3. Need the insert however for extra padding.

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My 30 year-old Nikon bag was worn out and I needed a replacement that could hold an IPad was well as some gear. I am just able to fit my camera (Nikon D300) with lens attached (Nikkor 28-35 Zoom), and additional lens (105 mm Macro Nikkor) and 2 Nikon remote speedlights (SB-R200) with bases in the main compartment. The back pocket is perfect for an IPad. Extra batteries and other small items can fit in one of four additional pockets.

One of the drawbacks to my Nikon bag was that the strap was constantly slipping on my shoulder. This bag has two strips of rubber that are embedded into the underside of the strap that keeps the bag from slipping. That feature and the quality of construction is why I gave this bag 5 stars. I also appreciate the fact that this bag looks like a satchel and not a traditional camera bag.

The only feature I did not like was the front clasp for the main flap takes two hands to open. However, this is such a small annoyance that I still believe the bag deserves 5 stars.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

I wanted a bag that didn't scream camera for many reasons.

I had to have a bit of faith in the reviews to buy it on line and from B&H( first time shopper) as they are not sold in New Zealand.

My Leica m9p fits neat and doesn't draw unwanted attention, mission accomplished.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

This bag is slim, and has just enough features to protect your camera, and enough space for all the little things you need to Cary when traveling, and taking a lot of pictures.

That being said, you can't throw the bag around and expect it to prevent damage!

I easily modified the inner removable sleeve to let my camera sit into the bag a bit more with the lens attached (holster style)

Overall this bag excells at looking sharp, without screaming camera bag. It also is small enough to Cary all day while traveling without looking like a purse, which is a huge plus!!

Just don't get this bag if your primary concern is protection.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

I bought the Domke satchel for carrying basic equipment - camera, lens, small attachments - for a trip to France. The Domke is a good-looking bag with no logo. Well made, the bag has adequate room for my DSLR with a padded compartment for an extra lens. The compartment is moveable, reattaching by Velcro. Two small pockets in front carry filters, SD cards, etc. A slot pocket on the back carries an iPad or Kindle. I added a layer of closed cell foam to the bottom for extra protection.

The overflap attaches with a snap hook that requires two hands to open - a nuisance at best. It may have a security advantage in that a thief cannot easily snatch something from the bag. But I would trade a little security for more ease of access. The alternative is to leave the flap unsnapped, which has obvious problems.

The price of the bag makes it a splurge for me. Surely a bag of comparable quality and features could be sold for less - but I didn't find one in the time I had available.

As usual, B&H shipping was quick and sure.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

I use this bag to commute nearly everyday. The size is perfect. Construction is solid. Great finish. The handle stiffener keeps the bag from losing its shape when carrying by the handle.

I stash an ipad in the back pocket, but be wary when it is raining.

I simply remove the lens sleeve inside the main pocket if I am carrying a MacBook.

This bag keeps me organized and my gear safe. It is not overly padded. I love the look of it.

The Domke F-900 pouch works great with it.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

A good product from domke very well build,easy to cary on for dialy use and trips.

the only cons i found is that there is not enough padding.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

I had been looking for a longtime to find the perfect bag to wear while out walking around photographing. I had tried Lowepro and crumpler and just couldn't find something I liked. I came across a couple reviews of this bag and tried it out.

I am so happy with the purchase. It is light, looks great and best of all looks nothing like a camera bag. I also got the 3 piece insert and shoulder pad and can comfortably wear this bag all day.
Would recommend this bag to anyone.

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

Finally found the camera bag I was looking for. I use it everyday to carry my X100, iPad (in the rear pocket) and personal stuff. Great quality and construction as always. I was expecting it to be a little bit bigger when I ordered it. [...]

Comments about Domke F-803 Waxwear Camera Satchel Shoulder Bag:

This bag is simple, but does the job perfectly. It seems to be set up to carry an SLR with zoom attached, plus two large zooms or a zoom and a large flash. I use it to carry one Leica M body with lens, as well as a Holga body and some miscellaneous stuff, and it is more than big enough.

There are two very versatile pouches on the front under the main flap, which I use to carry film, filters and a light meter. The bag also has two smaller pouches on the front of the main flap which zip closed, and are nice for storing things like lens cloths, headphones, memory cards, etc. It's not the most heavily padded bag in the world, but it's definitely sufficient and helps keep the weight down. I also haven't had any issues with the waxed canvas scratching.

The main flap opens silently since there's no velcro, but you do have to open the clip on the front, which sometimes takes two hands, so that's occasionally annoying. The strap has some grippy rubber material on the underside, which is nice in that it keeps the bag from slipping off your shoulder. However, it also tends to pull on one's shirt in weird ways. Those are really my only gripes, and they're minor. It's a great bag and I'd definitely buy it again.