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Domke makes sturdy, reliable bags. I still have one I purchased more than 20 years ago. However, I should have done some measuring before ordering this one, it is a bit too small for my purposes and I will use it as an accessory bag. Very much worth the money.

I bought this bag and recently used it to carry my Canon 40D and 70-200mm f4.0 L lens. While going through a cruise ship security, with only the lens in the bag, I picked up the bag after it had been x-rayed and the lens fell out, hit the floor, and cracked the lens barrel--$300 to repair. The bag was latched.

I tested the bag with only the lens inside, both loose in the bag in the insert provided. In both cases, when gently just turning the bag around, the lens fell out. So I caution anyone buying/using this bag to keep it full of stuff, and/or be very aware of how you pick it up.

I bought the F-6 in sand because it appeared to be a durable, functional camera bag, and it surpassed my expectations. It's tough shell has survived airports, car rides, snow, and daily wear and tear with not even a hint of stress and strain.

With a Canon 30D with battery pack, three lenses (two stacked), charger, filters, and a few other small tools, it's pretty well full inside. It's still able to carry a compact tripod tucked into the top, though.

The inside compartments are removable for flexibility, and other styles can be inserted. The size works well as a carry-on, as well.

The only negative is the brand name rather blatantly displayed on the outside. I'm not big on oversized branding, and it stands out a bit for my tastes. Small issue, though, on such a great product, which happens to be made in America (a definite rarity these days).

It is a little bit smaller, expect to fit one single height SLR body and maybe three or four smaller lenses, along with your flash, etc. Or a digital camera and accessories or two, or just whatever. You're not going to be able to handle a giant mass of L lenses.

All of the Domke bags are durable, and this one is no exception. I think I've only seen the old canvas ones ever wear, and after 7 years in the sun, the cold, the wet, the hot, my F-6 looks brand new. No complaints at all.

I cut off the Domke label tag on mine to make it lower-key.

This bag is so cool! I just got into photography after getting a Nikon D60 for Christmas, this has plenty of room for the body (incl. battery grip), two lenses, flash, and all the little bits, caps, cards and covers that travel around with me. It's also VERY SLEEK! Although it functions as a high-quality camera bag, it doesn't advertise that it contains $$$ of equipment. It's perfect.