On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 5:28 PM, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 12/12/2013 1:27 PM, Paul Braun wrote:
> > Or, at least it's on the way.
> >
> > After careful consideration based on discussions here, online in various
> > forums and on DPReview, and trying several in the big-box stores around
> me,
> > I've decided to order the Domke F-5XB in weathered brown as my small
> > day-trip bag. Should hold the E-M5, one extra lens, and a flash quite
> > handily.
>
> Have you played with one? I do not like that design. The zipper opening
> constricts access to the ends, and is a pain in
> the field, catching on things as they go in or out. Just the kind of
> design that pulls off eyepieces, changes settings
> and gets things dropped.
>
> No, I had no "hands-on" opportunities anywhere within driving distance
that I could find. Every other small bag I was able to actually handled
either screamed "CAMERA BAG" or just felt cheap and awkward.
> IMO, a proper photo equipment bag should have a completely open top when
> the flap, cover, whatever covers it up, is
> open. The zipper under flap design drives me nuts.* Maybe you'll like it
>
> I should have it today or tomorrow - I'll let y'all know.
> I like Domke quality, and some of their other designs. They really should
> know better. I've got one of their larger bags
> that's proper; the main compartment is completely open under the flap,
> which latches closed when needed, but it's too
> big for my present equipment (yippee!)
>
> The overwhelmingly positive reviews kinda tipped it in for me.
> The only bag I have of a certain size is just the same design. Every time
> I use it for camera gear, I curse it and
> imagine what I would do to it, if I were a proper seamster. At least if I
> ever do surgery, it has a clip to hold the
> flap closed.
>
> If it looks surgeryable, I know a couple of ladies who can sew damn near
anything. Perhaps we can modify the opening. Supposedly it has pretty
solid Velcro on the flap.
> * Sorry to dis yet another purchase, but you don't ask first. ;-)
>
>
Actually, I did look over all of the bag discussions here before I
decided. Came to the conclusion that there was compromise no matter what.
If it looks like I'm not going to be happy right away, I'll send it right
back and try something else. Finding a good small bag is tough.
--
Paul Braun
Certified Music Junkie
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Harlan Howard
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