Domke F-5XB Shoulder/Belt Bag (Olive)
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Most Helpful First | Newest First (5 out of 5)Well suited for traveling light
This bag is well suited for traveling light with not much equipment. The bag is very inconspicuous as far as camera bags go, and the Domke logo on the front can easily be removed or altered to make it even less identifiable as a camera bag (the label is only attached to the bags at the ends).
This is a great everyday bag to tote around a 35mm rangefinder or small SLR, some film, and a second lens or _maybe_ a light meter. I've also used this bag to carry a Mamiya 645 Pro TL with a 55mm f/2.8 or 80mm f/2.8 and metered prism finder attached. The front pocket is pretty slim and can hold a small notepad, pen, business cards, and other items of the like. The velcro in the front is quite noisy when opening, and I will probably modify it to reduce some noise. Overall this bag is exactly what I was expecting.
(5 out of 5)well-made, durable bag
Of course, no camera bag would be "right" for all purposes. That said, this is an excellent city walk-around bag. It's small and light, well-made and durable. Remember that it's small. For example, it could hold a DSLR body and zoom--or an M system body and two primes.
(5 out of 5)better than expected
This well padded bag is a little smaller than expected but has room for two digital cameras and a bit more. Not as bulky or as heavy as the bag it is replacing. Access to the bag contents while carrying it with the should strap is easy. I can take out a camera when a shot presents itself and return the camera aftet the shot(s) without taking the bag off my shoulder.
I carry the bag along with a backpack and there are no problems with one being in the way of the other.
For daytrips or a lite photo session, the bag is great. I carry the bag and cameras with me at all times - you can never tell when a once-in-a-lifetime shot might present itself. Quite pleased with the purchase.
(4 out of 5)Quality Domke
Domke makes professional equipment for all types of photographers and this bag can easily perform double duty as a camera bag and a hand size camcorder. It's quality speaks volumes and should last you a lifetime. Pros swear buy Domke, why not you?
(5 out of 5)Perfect small camera bag for smaller DSLRs
I've had this bag for a few weeks, and I really like it. I had been searching for a small camera bag for my Nikon D40 and an additional lens, keys, wallet, ipod, and not much else. This bag fits the bill perfectly for walking around the city taking photos, without feeling like you're lugging around a huge bag.
The F-5XB feels nicely made with thick canvas, nice sturdy hardware. The flap has heavy-duty velcro on the underside, and it is noisy when opening. But, if you are in a hurry and don't have time to zip up the interior (I have 4 kids so this happens a lot when we are out and about), the velcroed fold over flap still holds your stuff securely inside. Another nice feature is that the rubberized stripes on the underside of the strap help keep the bag nicely on your shoulder. The bag is perfectly padded in a minimal way for enough protection, but not too much that you are carrying around a stiff, bulky box on your hip.
One other important feature to me, is that the bag is attractive. The olive color is versatile and the bag looks clean and modern, for either male or female photographers. It's not your typical ugly nylon camera bag with weird logos and ugly accent colors. (Okay the Domke logo is a little big, but at least it's tone-on-tone for this olive color and you can easily cut the tag off if you want to).
So the search is over, I have finally found my perfect small camera bag. Next up for when I carry more gear (and buy a bigger Nikon body) is the Domke F-6...