Tiffen Domke User manual

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Buy it once,

use it for a lifetime.

Jim Domke and The Shooter’s Bag™Story

“I designed my first shooter’s bag to solve a problem, without a thought that I might actually end up in the

photo bag business. As a staffer at the Philadelphia Inquirer, I needed a bag I could work out of fast, and

on the run if need be. Most bags are designed more like carrying cases or storage devices, with way too

much bulk and padding. This is not only unnecessary, but takes away utility, speed and capacity.

The bag I created had the necessary cushioning, yet tons more room. It was designed so that I could get

at my equipment instantly, without having to take the bag from my shoulder.

My colleagues liked my ideas and so did thousands of other photographers. What started as a kitchen table

experiment is now a line of intelligently designed and executed bags and accessories that are recognized

throughout the world as the photojournalist’s choice.”

THE CHOICE OF

WORKING PROFESSIONALS

FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS.

Canvas,

for a classic

look and feel:

If your tastes lean towards

the traditional and under-

stated, then all-natural can-

vas is probably for you. Soft,

supple, heavyweight cotton

canvas molds around its con-

tents, hugs your body, and

has a smooth texture that’s

friendly to both equipment

and clothing. The fabric is

naturally water-resistant, and

we add a repellent treatment in the dying process for an extra measure of protec-

tion. Still, canvas is a “breathable” fabric, so the air in your Domke Bag stays dry

even in the most humid environments. Canvas also helps prevent static electricity, a

beneﬁt when working with electronic equipment. Finally, canvas has a character all

its own; as your Domke Bag ages, it softens and wears like a favorite pair of jeans.

And new or old, a canvas Domke is the ultimate in discretion - the bag that doesn’t

shout “Expensive Camera Equipment Inside!”

Or Ballistic Nylon,

for a more “high-

tech” approach:

If you prefer a nylon bag,

we also use super-tough

1050 Denier Ballistic Nylon.

It is a water-resistant fabric

used in everything from ex-

pensive luggage to bullet-

proof vest exteriors. It has

a more pronounced texture

than canvas, and features

a beefy, weatherproof

urethane coating. Tough-

as-nails Ballistic Nylon keeps its shape and sheen even after years of hard use,

yet when incorporated into the ﬂexible Domke design, is still soft and hip-hugging.

Our Ballistic Nylon bags are a great alternative for those who want classic Domke

performance but prefer a different look to canvas.

Jim Domke

Inventor of the Original

F-2 Shooter’s Bag™

Tough, street-test-

ed hardware and

YKK zippers:

When it comes to keeping it

all together, we use only the

strongest buckles, adjusters,

rings and clips. Most of our

bags feature “bomb-proof”

steel snaphooks with welded

steel rings — the most pilfer-

proof closure short of a pad-

lock — and other elements of

composite hardware made of

DuPont Delrin®.

Capacity

Need to squeeze one more item into

your bag? Domke bags are built

to do just that. The canvas com-

bined with adjustable closures al-

low you to easily close even the

most overstuffed bag

The Gripper™.

Domke’s original non-slip shoulder strap:

We custom-weave twin tracks of high-friction rubber into some of

the thickest, toughest cotton webbing on earth. The result is The

Gripper Strap — the strap that stays on the shoulder to keep your

bag where it needs to be. It also surrounds the bottom of the bag

for maximum security and end-to-end support.

The patented Padded Insert System

The heart of a Domke Shooter’s Bag: Another Domke exclusive,

the Padded Insert System

organizes and protects your

gear with less fuss... and a lot

less bulk. Interchangeable,

compartmentalized inserts

let you custom-tailor your

Domke bag to suit any application or equip-

ment combination. And unlike the ﬂat walls,

hatches, ﬂoors and bridges you ﬁnd in other

bags, these inserts are complete, self-con-

tained storage components. Which means

you can move — or remove — any Domke

insert without having to empty it ﬁrst!

Ofﬁcial Bag of The White House

News Photographers Association

Domke is the proud sponsor of the White House

News Photographers Association.

Table of Contents

Classic Bags 8 -19

F-1X Little Bit Bigger 9

F-2 Domke’s Original Bag 10

F-3X Super CompactB11

F-4AF Pro System Bag 12

F-5X Shoulder Bag Series 14 - 15

F-6 Little Bit Smaller 16

F-7 Domke AF Bag 17

F-8 Small Shoulder Bag 18

F-9 and F-10 JD Shoulder Bags 19

Backpacks 20 - 21

F-2 Backpack 21

F-3 Backpack 21

Satchels 22 - 23

F-802 Reporter’s Satchel, F-803 Camera Satchel 22

F-804 Super Satchel, F-808 Messenger Bag 23

J-Series Bags 24 - 27

J-1 Journalist Series 24

J2, J3 Journalist Series 25

J5XA, J5XB Series Shoulder Bags 26

J5XC Series Shoulder Bag, J-803 Digital SatchelB27

Accessory Bags 28 - 31

F-427, F-432, F-440 Tripod Bags 28 - 29

F-612 Long Lens Bag 30

F-505 Series Lens Cases 31

Padded Inserts 32 - 37

1-Compartment Mini & Standard 32

1-Compartment Large, Short & 2-Compartment 33

2-Compartment Short, 3-Compartment & 3 Comp. ComboB34

4-Compartment Standard, Digital Wide Angle & Short 35

Digital SLR Insert, J-Series Insert, Bottom BoardsB36

Insert ChartB37

Add-On Pouches 38 - 39

Belt, Compact & Super Pouch 38

F-903 Series Pouches 39

Accessories 40 - 43

Protective Wraps, Assorted Straps, Super Handle 40 - 41

Belts, USPO Shoulder Pad, X-Ray Guard, Dri-Safe, Cap 42 - 43

Vests & Jackets 44 - 45

Vests, Jackets 44 - 45

Customize It! 46 - 47

Customize Your Domke Bag 46 - 47

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Classic BagsClassic Bags

Domke shoulder bags are unlike other

bags because of their flexible design and

lack of bulk. There are no thick walls and

heavy foam or space wasting padding

in a Domke bag. This means you can fit

more equipment in less space and the

bag hugs your hips instead of bouncing

against them.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior) – 19.5” W x 8” D x 9” H

•Size (Interior) – 15.5” W x 6.5” D x 8.5” H

•Weight – 4 lbs. 11 oz.

•9 Pockets

•Includes 1 Padded 4-Compartment

Standard Insert

•Additional inserts available

USA

Water-resistant Made in USA

Machine Washable YKK®Zipper

Airline Storage

USA

The icons you see below are

used throughout this brochure.

F-1X Little Bit Bigger

Capacity – 2 Pro SLRs, 3-5 zoom lenses,

2 strobes, small tripod and accessories.

Just “a little bit bigger” than the original

Domke F-2, this large pro-quality

shoulder bag is perfect for when

you require extra equipment.

Includes an adjustable non-slip

Gripper™ Strap with durable

cotton webbing, removable

bottom board, removable

four point carrying strap, YKK

Zippers, and steel snap hooks.

700-10B – Black Canvas

700-10S – Sand Canvas

700-10D – Olive Canvas

700-F1B – Black Ballistic Nylon (not machine washable)

Sand Olive Black

All Domke Classic Bags

Available In These 3 Colors

Some available in

Brown Canvas &

Black Ballistic Nylon

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F-3X Super Compact

Capacity – 1 Pro SLRs, 2-3 lenses,

pro ﬂash and accessories.

Resized to ﬁt today’s digital SLR’s, but still deceptively

compact, this is the bag to grab when the assign-

ment doesn’t call for dozens of pieces of equip-

ment. No space is wasted, because the inside

and outside dimensions are nearly identical. The

result is a very inconspicuous camera bag that

carries a surprising amount of gear. Includes

removable padded partition wall, adjustable non-

slip Gripper™ Strap with durable cotton webbing,

removable hand carrying strap, YKK Zippers,

and steel snap hook.

F-2 Domke’s Original Bag

Capacity – 2 Pro SLRs, 4-6 lenses,

pro ﬂash and accessories.

The bag that started it all. Jim Domke

had the ﬁrst one custom made for his

own use in 1976, and it’s still one of

the most popular Domke bags today.

Designed so that the photographer

could get at equipment instantly,

without having to take the bag

from their shoulder. Includes an

adjustable non-slip Gripper™

Strap with durable cotton web-

bing, removable bottom stiffener,

removable hand carrying strap,

YKK Zippers, and steel snap hooks.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior) – 17” W x 6.75” D x 9” H

• Size (Interior) – 11” W x 6.5” D x 8.5” H

•Weight – 3 lbs. 2 oz.

•6 Pockets

•Includes 1 Padded 4-Compartment

Standard Insert

•Additional inserts available

700-02B – Black Canvas

700-02S – Sand Canvas

700-02D – Olive Canvas

700-02W – Brown Canvas

700-F2B – Black Ballistic Nylon (not machine washable)

700-30B – Black Canvas

700-30S – Sand Canvas

700-30D – Olive Canvas

700-30W – Brown Canvas

700-F3B – Black Ballistic Nylon (not machine washable)

USA

Facts and Figures:

• Size (Exterior) – 15” W x 7” D x 9” H

•Size (Interior) – 9.5” W x 6” D x 9” H

•Weight – 2 lbs. 4 oz.

•5 Pockets

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Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior) – 13” W x 8.5” D x 11” H

•Size (Interior) – 8.5” W x 7” D x 9.5” H

•Weight – 2 lbs. 7 oz.

•Includes 1 padded 2-compartment insert

and 1 large single compartment insert

•Additional inserts available

F-4AF Pro System Bag

Capacity – 1 Pro SLRs with zoom lens

mounted, 1-2 lenses, ﬂash and accessories.

Today’s professional digital SLR bodies are larger

than ever. Twist on a state-of-the-art zoom lens,

and you’ve got a formidable piece of equip-

ment that can challenge any compact camera

bag. The F-4AF is a great working camera bag

for light assignments. It combines the right

amount of protection with easy access to

your equipment. Includes an adjustable non-

slip Gripper™ Strap, removable hand carrying

strap, YKK zipper, and steel snap hook.

“Jim Domke took his knowledge as a working photojournalist and the knowledge of his fellow photojournalists to come up with the original

Domke Bag. The folks at Domke have carried on the tradition of listening to working photojournalists and producing bags and equipment

that Photojournalists’ need. Domke products have adapted to meet the needs of still photographers and now video journalists. At the White

House I see Domke bags everywhere—it is the favorite “run bag” for television sound men and women in Washington.”

“I’m packing gear for an assignment right now and see an assortment of Domke bags for lenses, light stands, cameras, even my computer,

that will make my journey more comfortable and insure my equipment will work when I arrive. I never leave home without them.”

– Dennis Brack President, The White House News Photographers Association

“Approaching my 25th year working for and with the best photojournalists in the world, we have been witness to history, and Domke has

shared a front row seat along the way. From the rope lines at the White House to the Oval ofﬁce, to the attacks on the Pentagon and World

Trade Center Towers, to the Olympics Opening Day, from Inauguration Day to Iraq, the quality and reliability of Domke gear is guaranteed

to be the ﬁrst choice of members of The White House News Photographers Association.”

– Heidi Elswick Director, The White House News Photographers Association

“The trademark of a seasoned photojournalist is the well worn Domke bag hanging from their shoulder. I felt such a swell of pride and

accomplishment when I got my ﬁrst soft black canvas Domke bag. I couldn’t wait to break it in so it would resemble the trademark look of

the seasoned photojournalists I knew.”

“After many years, many countries and many photo stories, my bag now has sculpted itself to my body and has the well used look I always

envied. Just like a quality Leica body or a pair of dusty ﬁeld boots, a trusty Domke is essential to a photojournalist’s repertoire.”

– Jamie Rose Secretary of the Board, The White House News Photographers Association

700-40B – Black Canvas

700-40S – Sand Canvas

700-40D – Olive Canvas

USA

Testimonials

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F-5XC Large Shoulder Bag

Large shoulder bag that ﬁts a digital SLR with an

extra ﬂash and lens or 2 lenses, plus accessories.

The main compartment is easily accessible from

either the top or bottom of the bag to prevent items

from getting lost in the bottom. Includes 2 divider,

adjustable and removable non-slip Gripper™

Strap and YKK zipper.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior)

10” W x 4.5” D x 10.75” H

•Size (Interior)

9.75” W x 4” D x 9.25” H

•Weight – 1 lb. 11 oz.

•3 Pockets

700-53B – Black Canvas

700-53S – Sand Canvas

700-53D – Olive Canvas

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior)

10” W x 4.5” D x 7.25” H

•Size (Interior)

9.5” W x 4” D x 6” H

•Weight – 1lb 4oz

•1 Pocket

700-52B – Black Canvas

700-52S – Sand Canvas

700-52D – Olive Canvas

700-52W – Brown Canvas

F-5XB Shoulder & Belt Bag

The original Domke belt bag is a truly versatile

hip-hugger. Used as either a shoulder bag or belt

bag it ﬁts a digital SLR with an extra ﬂash or lens,

plus accessories. Includes 2 dividers, adjustable

and removable non-slip Gripper™ Strap, YKK

zipper and belt loop.

F-5X Shoulder Bag Series

Lightweight, versatile and comfortable shoulder bags that allow for

easy access. They are a camera bag that doesn’t attract attention to

the expensive equipment inside.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior)

8” W x 4.5” D x 7.25” H

•Size (Interior)

7.5” W x 4” D x 6” H

•Weight – 1 lb. 1 oz.

•2 Pockets

700-51B – Black Canvas

700-51S – Sand Canvas

700-51D – Olive Canvas

F-5XA Compact Shoulder

& Belt Bag

Compact shoulder bag that’s great for day trips

when you’re just carrying a body, lens and a few

accessories. The F-5XA can be used as a shoul-

der bag or remove the strap and wear it as a hip

pack. Includes 1 movable divider, adjustable and

removable non-slip Gripper™ Strap, YKK zipper

and belt loop.

USA

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Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior) – 11.5” W x 7” D x 7.5” H

•Size (Interior) – 11.25” W x 5.5” D x 7” H

•Weight – 1 lb. 13 oz.

•3 Pockets

•Includes 1 padded 4-compartment insert

•Additional inserts available

F-6 Little Bit Smaller

Capacity – 1 Pro SLR,

2-3 lenses, and accessories.

Similar to the F-2 Original Bag,

but scaled down for times

when you don’t need to carry

everything. The F-6’s size and

design makes it easy to carry

and just as discreet as any

Domke bag. Includes an adjust-

able non-slip Gripper™ Strap with

durable cotton webbing, removable

hand carrying strap, YKK Zippers,

and steel snap hooks.

F-7 Domke AF Bag

Capacity – 2 Pro SLR, 4-6 lenses

and/or ﬂashes, and accessories.

Built to carry two complete profes-

sional setups, the F-7 has room for

two pro SLRs and an adjustable

belt system works with the shoulder

strap to keep even a fully-loaded bag

snug against your hip. The perfect

photojournalist’s bag when you need to

bring it all with you. Includes an adjustable

non-slip Gripper™ Strap with durable

cotton webbing, removable bottom

stiffener, removable hand carrying strap,

YKK Zippers, and steel snap hooks.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior) – 19” W x 7” D x 11.25” H

•Size (Interior) – 14.5” W x 6” D x 10” H

•Weight – 4 lbs. 14 oz.

•8 Pockets

•Includes 2 large single compartment inserts

and one 2-compartment insert

•Additional inserts available

700-60B – Black Canvas

700-60S – Sand Canvas

700-60D – Olive Canvas

700-F6B – Black Ballistic Nylon (not machine washable)

700-70B – Black Canvas

700-70S – Sand Canvas

USA

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F-8 Small Shoulder Bag

Capacity – 1 digital SLR with short lens

and accessories.

Designed to look like the popular Domke

F-3 bag, but smaller. The F-8 is padded and

intended to hold a basic SLR camera with a

small lens attached. There is also room for

accessories and plenty of pockets to carry

what you need for a day out. Includes 2

dividers, adjustable and removable non-slip

Gripper™ Strap, and YKK zipper.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior) – 9” W x 5.25” D x 7” H

•Size (Interior) – 6.5” W x 3.5” D x 6.5” H

•Weight – 1 lb. 7 oz.

•5 Pockets

JD Shoulder Bags

These lightweight shoulder bags are great when

you’re traveling light. The padded interior has a soft

tricot lining to protect your gear and a large front

zippered pocket that could hold a point and shoot

camera, MP3 player or cell phone, plus accessories.

Includes an adjustable non-slip Gripper™ Strap,

removable hand carrying strap, top carry handle,

steel snap hooks and YKK zipper.

F-9 JD Short

Shoulder Bag

Capacity – Compact Digital

SLR with short lens and

accessories.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior)

8.75” W x 6” D x 9” H

•Size (Interior)

7” W x 3” D x 7.5” H

•Weight – 1 lb. 5 oz.

•3 Pockets

•Includes 1 movable divider

700-80B – Black Canvas

700-80S – Sand Canvas

700-80D – Olive Canvas

700-90B – Black Canvas

700-90S – Sand Canvas

700-90D – Olive Canvas

USA

F-10 JD Medium

Shoulder Bag

Capacity – Compact Digital SLR

with lens mounted, extra lens and

accessories.

Facts and Figures:

•Size (Exterior)

11.5” W x 6” D x 9” H

•Size (Interior)

9” W x 3” D x 7” H

•Weight – 1 lb. 9 oz.

•3 Pockets

•Includes 2 movable

dividers

700-00B – Black Canvas

700-00S – Sand Canvas

700-00D – Olive Canvas

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