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

9 Domke Classic Bags www.tiffen.com
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