Domke F-6 `Little Bit Smaller` bag$109 | Tiffen.com
The F-6 `Little Bit Smaller` bag is a similar but more compact alternative to Domke`s iconic F-2.
Domke is among the most famous names in the pantheon of camera bag makers, and for good reason. The company makes some of the toughest and most practical bags on the market. Traditionally aimed at photojournalists, Domke`s bags are usually tough, somewhat on the heavy side, very accessible, and capable of accommodating a surprising amount of gear. I`ve been using an F-6 for about three years now, and it`s accompanied me on trips all over the world. This is my long-term test.
Key Features:
Weight: 740g (1.6lb) with second strap attached, including foam insert
Exterior dimensions: width: 11.5` depth: 7` height: 7.5`
Interior dimensions (main compartment): width: 11.25`, depth: 5.5`, height: 7`
One outer zipped pocket, one inner zipped pouch, one open rear pouch
Comes with one 4-compartment foam insert (removable)
Machine washable (non-Ballistic and non-RuggedWear versions only).
Design
The F-6, also known as the `Little Bit Smaller` bag belongs to what Domke now calls the `Heritage` range, and shares a lot of characteristics with the venerable (and a Little Bit Bigger) F-2. Most obvious are the F-6`s box-shaped main compartment and distinctive clamshell top, which is secured with two sturdy metal clips to the front of the bag. The bag isn`t really ever `closed` as such (even with the clips secured, it`s still possible to slip your hand into the main compartment if you try hard enough) but this design has the advantage of allowing quick one-handed access to either end of the main compartment without fiddling with any zips.
A large front pocket is big enough for a small mirrorless or rangefinder camera, but is most useful for odds and ends like memory card wallets, snacks and spare batteries.
There are two zips on the F-6 for less often-accessed compartments: one on ...
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