Customers express satisfaction with the F-803 Camera Satchel, particularly its size. They find it perfectly sized for a compact micro 4/3 mirrorless camera outfit.
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Strap
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Bag Hampered by the Strap
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Domke makes some fantastic bags, I've used them throughout my younger years as a photographer while in school but hadn't bought a new one in a long time.
I recently entered the mirrorless world (Sony a6000) and picked up this bag based mainly on its size and the name and overall, I haven't been disappointed at all, except for the strap.
The bag itself is perfectly made, as one would expect from Domke. The pockets close securely but are easy to open (even by feel alone), the internal dividers don't shift around and have a nice balance between sturdiness and flexibility. It isn't as large a bag as the pictures might imply, but it easily holds my camera body, a few lenses, a flash, my day planner, cleaning kits, cables and chargers and a few other odds and ends.
Even packed full the bag rides easily when worn. It doesn't shout 'Camera bag, steal me!' when traveling and when you're moving around and looking at other things it's easily shifted to your bag and doesn't dangle in the way.
Really, my only complaint is that the leather strap just feels 'cheap'. It's not finished, it's not stitched or finished on both sides, only the top is actually finished smooth. There doesn't seem to be anything really WRONG with it, but compared to the quality of the rest of the bag it really seems to stand out.
Other than that, a great example of Domke design and quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid quality
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I've used a Domke F2 for many years, but it's just too bulky. The F-803 is a nice bag, but a little expensive. So, when I saw this collaboration Domke/Best Buy bag for a very reasonable price, I bought it. I was amused that both the photographs of the bag in use on the Best Buy page were of women, holding it like a stylish large purse. Perhaps that's the market they were looking for, I don't know. The bag itself is definitely Domke, with only the single lens padded insert. By moving it slightly off center, though, I was able to fit a Pentax 70-200 into the insert, an 18-55 kit lens to the left of the insert, and the camera with a Pentax-F 35-70 attached on the right. The material is tough, and looks like it will last a long time. The only possible negative I have is about the strap, which, for this model only, Domke inexplicably replaced their normal strap with a very soft and supple solid leather strap. But I didn't really like the look of the bag with the strap, it actually did look slightly less masculine with it. So, I found the Domke 1.5" replacement strap (the Domke 745-1TN 1.5-Inch strap, with the attached clips), and replaced the leather strap, and now it really does look like a Domke bag. The leather strap also had some stretch to it, and, while it was *probably* just fine, it didn't inspire confidence like the replacement canvas gripper strap. Overall, a very nice bag.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Strap
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best bag for mirrorless set up
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This bag is great. It is large enough to hold my sony a6000 with the kit lens in the divider, and enough space to fit my girlfriends canon t5i in the open compartment alongside it with her kit lens attached too. The bag comes with one divider that is large enough to fit the a6000 with the kit lens snugly, but the rest of the compartment is open (thats where i stuff the t5i). Although the divider is already padded, the rest of the bag is also slightly padded so if you wish to, you can just stuff or stack ur lens into the divider and put ur camera in the open space and still be moderately protected. The strong point of this bag is the fact it doesn't scream camera bag, and its hook clasp is easy to open, althougj you will most likely require two hands to open. Below the flap, you have two velcro enclosed pockets laege enough to fit all your chargers and cables. Compared to other 803 bags by domke, this green bag is a special collaberation model with best buy, and the strap os very different. The strap is made out of a long leather strip, unfinished on one side to provide grip, and smooth on the outside surface. It isnt finished in wax so it doesnt have water resistant properties, so ull have to add your own if you want that. It gives it a real vintage weathered look, and I prefer this bag to the larger timbuk2 snoop which is too large for my needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quite Nice.
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Very nice feel and look of the overall bag, the only discrepancies I had were wishing the main pouch had better organization abilities, but remember this is a bag for your camera and lens, plus one lens and out the door you go. Don't expect to take all your gear, but for walk around purposes, it does the job and it does it well.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Domke satchel bag.
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High quality Domke bag as always. Unique style for Best Buy only. Like the traditional green color with brown trim. Waxed leather weatherproof finish very handy too. Nice compact F-803 Domke bag. Perfect size for a compact micro 4/3 mirrorless camera outfit. I have owned several Domke F-803 bags in the past. I have always been very happy with the size of this bag. The new Best Buy color scheme is very nice too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dome f803 bag
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The domke F803 bag is a relatively smaller satchel-type bag that's easy to carry. It's overall capacity looks deceiving as it can carry a camera body with a 24-70f2.8, and a 70-200f4.0 along with a smaller lense such as a 35f2.0. The 2 front pockets can carry extra batteries plus a USB cable & other personal items. THere's 2 additional outside pockets for carrying end caps, lense cleaner & some loose change. The outside rear back can carry a 10" tablet, but this makes the bag much heavier. A special wax is included to keep the bag looking fresh & possibly weather proof. The large ring type clip feels sturdy. A great bag overall for any photography junkie!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Bag
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I love this bag, I only gave 4 stars because of the it's hard to open and close the bag with one hand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great bag
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Very durable and comfortable to carry. Fits gear well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great storage
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I use it to carry my fujifilm xt10 camera or my rod m camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Another classic added to my collection!
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While in LA on business I was fortunate enough to stumble across this delightful version of an F803 near Burbank. I own 3 Domke bags amongst other bands and know and love the setup of this design well. I have the same version in a tougher nylon material. For the benefit of anyone reading this review and thinking about purchasing the bag, It's the ideal day shooter bag without carrying everything. I use this bag to carry a Fuji X-Pro 2, 18-135mm and 10-24mm setup along with my iPad in the back sleeve and other accessories. It's not too big of a bag that it gets heavy when you fill it and very low key with branding. You may want to re-look at the insert as it's only 1 compartment but Domke offer a 3 compartment version that fits this bag which is perfect! Nice to see the leather accenting as well, not common for the brand but very subtle. There will be some jealous friends back home when they see it!