Re: Bags Again

2007-04-01 Thread Peter Jordan
I've moved to Thunderbird recently as an email client, and for some reason this post with its mention of the world's favourite photographer (no, not you Cotty), same up with a message Thunderbird thinks this email might be junk Does this mean I have an email client with a good taste filter

Re: Bags Again

2007-04-01 Thread P. J. Alling
Might be nice, but unfortunately, my copy of Thunderbird doesn't think so. Peter Jordan wrote: I've moved to Thunderbird recently as an email client, and for some reason this post with its mention of the world's favourite photographer (no, not you Cotty), same up with a message Thunderbird

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 17, 2007, at 3:54 PM, Cotty wrote: ... I worked out of the Domke F-803 black canvas bag that was sent to me by mistake. I've decided to keep it. [snippage] ... Cotty's Review Decision: Highly Recommended So Go By The Motherloving Thing If You'd Been Umming And Ahhing. Glad

RE: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Bob W
I would say it depends on what you plan to use it for. If I were to use it as a photo bag I would prefer the canvas version for reasons previously given. On the other hand, when I think about replacing my canvas F-802 I usually think of buying a ballistic nylon one. That's because I use it for

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/3/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: For business purposes the canvas bag makes you look like a down-at-heel bum; for photographic purposes it makes you look like a grizzled veteran war photographer. Well, one out of three isn't bad. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
With regard to how the bag feels and is comfortable in use, I prefer the canvas. The differences between the two bags are the size of the main compartment (13x4x9 inch for the F-803 vs 13.5x4.5x10 inch for the J-803), a separate laptop pocket, and the fact that the J-803 has a detachable

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
I happen to like the canvas. It has enough heft to provide a bit of protection, but is not bulky like padded cases. Too bad I can not afford one. A point for those who do not know, Domke bags are intended as working bags, not storage bags. What is the difference? A storage bag is designed to

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/3/07, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: I happen to like the canvas. It has enough heft to provide a bit of protection, but is not bulky like padded cases. Interesting - and which is better - black or sand? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
I like khaki grin, however that is strictly a personal choice. It would match your vest though GRIN. Cotty wrote: On 17/3/07, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: I happen to like the canvas. It has enough heft to provide a bit of protection, but is not bulky like padded cases.

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 17, 2007, at 9:55 AM, Cotty wrote: Interesting - and which is better - black or sand? I tend to prefer Domke bags in black, but I'm not sure whether they look tatty faster than the sand/khaki. I know the blue and green canvas versions look 'used' very quickly compared to the black.

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Cotty
Well, I went out and took some pics tonight. It's been a long time. Broad Street in Oxford was the venue, and the place was festooned with 'fire sculpture' called Luminox - a travelling street exhibition with huge bunsen burners, lit pendulums, zillions of wax-filled plant pots, all belching flame

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Peter Loveday
Cotty's Review Decision: Highly Recommended So Go By The Motherloving Thing If You'd Been Umming And Ahhing. Never seen the bag, but I'm giving it a Highly Recommended (just) - I've heard it if you put your camera in it, it makes your jpegs softer. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Have you been taking lessons from Ken Rockwell® and DPReview? Peter Loveday wrote: Cotty's Review Decision: Highly Recommended So Go By The Motherloving Thing If You'd Been Umming And Ahhing. Never seen the bag, but I'm giving it a Highly Recommended (just) - I've heard it if you

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread David Savage
On 3/18/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Not much else you can say about it. I prefer the black - I also got a small FX5-B for hauling a spare TV camera battery about on location - and that is sand (khaki) in colour. A bit to bright for me. Black is stealth In my high school days

Re: bags again ... messenger bags

2005-11-02 Thread Frantisek
GD So far, the messenger bag solution is looking pretty good but I GD haven't made a decision just yet. Hi Godfrey, so write us what you chose :-) Good light! fra

Re: bags again ... messenger bags

2005-11-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 31, 2005, at 12:11 PM, Frantisek wrote: GD So far, the messenger bag solution is looking pretty good but I GD haven't made a decision just yet. Hi Godfrey, so write us what you chose :-) hehe ... Don't think that I will make my mind up very quickly. But it's still looking for for a

Re: bags again ... messenger bags

2005-10-31 Thread Frantisek
Hi, I use the 802 Domke (or 803? well, the larger one) for this. With just simple custom-made padding. It is quite roomy, you can put a DSLR without grip plus 12-24/4, 80-200/2.8 and a strobe into it with some shuffling. Even D1X fits in, just more awkwardly. I like the bag, but it's been

Re: bags again ... messenger bags

2005-10-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Hi Fra, and thanks for the comment. I have the F803 and use it when I'm carrying a modest kit. It's a great bad. The F802 is the larger version. What I don't like about this style of bag is that the opening is somewhat narrow and a cumbersome to get SLRs in and out of. What I'm looking