Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Need info on the Domke F6
From: "David Medley" <dmedley@whidbey.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 12:03:58 -0700

Doug,

I use the Domke F-6 bag to carry 1 M-6 body (1 body is around my neck at all
times with 35 mm f2.0), 21 mm + VF, 50 mm f2.0, 90 mm f2.8 (skinny),
handheld incident meter, Leitz table top tripod, cleaning stuff plus some
extra film etc. and I still have room for more if I choose to carry it.

The bag is small, carries well on the shoulder and is small enough that you
are not tempted to leave it behind in a hotel room etc.

If I am traveling I do not wish to carry more as it then becomes more work
and less fun, which is the name of the game.

The bag does not offer a lot of weather protection ( rain, sand etc. can get
into a closed top) but it is very easy to get to the goodies if you are on
the run and I find I use it that way most of the time - on the run.

The top can be secured by two straps and can be opened with one hand if the
need arises.

I might look at the new 135 mm when it arrives and there would be room in
the bag as it now sits. I don't know however, if I want to carry any more on
my shoulder. Like I said, if it gets too heavy you will leave it at home,
and then, why do you have it in the first place.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
David Medley
Whidbey Is.   WA
USA
dmedley@whidbey.net

From: Doug Richardson <doug@meditor.demon.co.uk>


 The Domke F6
>looks about the right size. However, the photo in the Domke catalog
>and website is not very clear.