D Lynch
Lives in
Hazeltown, Canada
Works as a
Ski Instructor--35 years
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D Lynch: Good review. I'm looking for another bag. I have an F-2 and an FX/3
A concern---Jon at POTN pointed out that the plastic strap fittings break, Sure enough each of my bags had a broken fitting. They have been lightly used and treated with respect.
Fixed---removed the Tiffen/Domke fittings and replaced with metal carabiners.
Thanks for posting this review. I use the Domke Postal Pad on my bag's straps.
Please check your Delrin (Plastic) fittings on your strap. Let me know if they're ok, ok?
I've considered replacing my metal fittings.
I have nerve damage, and can't feel with my fingers. I've cut them using too much force. (I can't feel sharp; can't feel hot.) Confess that I don't use my spring-hooks. I just flip the cover over the bag. That's risky. It's part of the reason my F2 and F3/x are seldom used.
Good review. I'm looking for another bag. I have an F-2 and an FX/3
A concern---Jon at POTN pointed out that the plastic strap fittings break, Sure enough each of my bags had a broken fitting. They have been lightly used and treated with respect.
Fixed---removed the Tiffen/Domke fittings and replaced with metal carabiners.
Thanks for posting this review. I use the Domke Postal Pad on my bag's straps.
My PhotoCross 13 replaced my second TurnStyle 20.
I appreciate the quality of it--I feel more confident using it in bad weather. One reason is that my iPad is within the bag, and it's protected better there from the weather. But it's also a disadvantage. I miss that external pocket.
I find the PC13 less comfortable to carry when I have the iPad within it. That's because the flat ipad is against my back.
I haven't taken the PC13 skiing yet. Season will start soon. I'm looking forward to using it while skiing...
Incredible bag; TurnStyle 20 I had 2 of the first version. It carries well. I work well from it. It's easy to keep the camera ready, and pull it out quickly to shoot.
I used it as my everyday carry bag.
The second version would be even better!
DaveL
Beautiful image! Thanks for posting...
DaveL
Toronto
D Lynch: As an old film photographer this looks a lot like a prettier Domke with a better clip. Now if I change the clip on my old Domke's, all I'll be missing is the pretty part.
Best part of this review is the link to Japan Camera Hunter!
As an old film photographer this looks a lot like a prettier Domke with a better clip. Now if I change the clip on my old Domke's, all I'll be missing is the pretty part.
D Lynch: Good review. Lots to read. Looks like a great shooter's bag, making it very easy to take the camera out to use.
I don't own this bag yet.
Peak Design has provided excellent after sales service on other products. I own 3 of their leash straps, and 3 wrist straps. Both have been upgraded since I bought mine. Connectors have been improved and replaced free for owners.
Bags are a very personal choice. It's good to have this added to the list.
Good review. Lots to read. Looks like a great shooter's bag, making it very easy to take the camera out to use.
I don't own this bag yet.
Peak Design has provided excellent after sales service on other products. I own 3 of their leash straps, and 3 wrist straps. Both have been upgraded since I bought mine. Connectors have been improved and replaced free for owners.
MIC37: Why?
Some see more value in adding a small body to their Nikon gear, rather than going into a mirrorless system.
I've gone the other way: Sony NEX5; Olympus OMD M5; Nikon 1V1; Sony a6000; Sony RX100-2
A Nikon 3--- body would have made far more sense.
sh10453: @Richard Butler,
"... I like playing with settings. I like feeling involved. ..."
That is actually one of the joys of photography (for experienced folks).
It's one of the reasons that I use my A6000 with my Canon FD lenses almost 99% of the time.
Good post.
It's all about understanding light and getting images that suit your intended purpose.
Yet I keep diverting; my daily carry bag is too heavy because I carry 2 cameras in it to do what I want to do.
I keep comparing Leica and Panasonic offerings. I can't afford the Leica version.
I believe there are gems out there. Rembering my Yashica T4 that supplemented my Leica M3 as a no compromise go everywhere camera that produced incredible results.
That's what I want in digital photography. Still looking.
Points well taken.
I"ve had numerous Panasonics. Not now.
I have a love-hate relationship with my RX100-2. I had to modify it and read too much to get to this point.
I'm constantly looking for a better fix and a better camera.
Panasonic has disappointed me in the past with rendering of high ISO images. The old RX100-2 is better, but I hate the inconvenience. Menus. Shape
Looking forward to full Panasonic review.
Time for me to change.
jobography: Thanks for the review Barney. I've had my F6 for 5 years. I love it, although there's a time and a place for it.
The plastic strap holder broke on its first outing - it was repaired quickly and without any quibbles via the seller - so I had an initially mixed impression of the bag. I bought it for use with full frame DSLRs and found it was always a little bit too cramped for what I required for events shoot. It gathered dust for a couple of years.
Then I went travelling with 2x Sony A6000s and associated lenses, and suddenly appreciated this bag for what it is: flexible, customisable, well thought-out and hard-wearing. It gave me a new appreciation for the simple, rugged design.
Mine is now well worn and greatly loved, and it's a great day bag and small carry-on. Expect I'll be using this for many years to come, albeit with my own customisations (loops sewn into inside lid flap, repurposed interior dividers etc). No bag's ideal for all purposes, but this is one of my favourites…
Plastic strap holders broke on both my Domke bags, replaced all fittings with carabiners.
F2's, and F3x
Thanks for mentioning here.
I use Domke postal pads on them.
I carry a large plastic garbage bag and drape it over my bags in heavy rain.
I miss the Tiffen Domke forum. Mr Domke posted there.
Jon who posted there and at POTN was the ultimate Domke guru
SeeRoy: As the owner of an EM5 (I guess we have to retrospectively assign it a "MK1" label) this sort of nonsensical product says a great deal about Olympus, and indeed the entire camera business. If the MK2 itself is anything like the MK1 then addressing the cosmetics with a "limited edition" - for people stupid enough to care how the top plate looks - whilst failing to address the fact that the camera has only two good attributes embedded in a host of failings, is to treat the consumers as fools: probably correctly.
1) The files are excellent, other things being equal.
2) The camera is small and light.
However the general handling, firmware and ergonomics are pitifully bad.
There's also the fact that in an industry where the replacement cycle is engineered to a frequency of about 18 months, the idea of "collectability" (as in film era hardware) is just a joke.
I have an OMD M5 that I bought when they first came out. I found setup extremely difficult. I read everything I could find.
It works well for me as long as my subject doesn't move.
I kept it.
concern? in my hands, with my settings, it doesn't focus on moving subjects fast enough.
deep7: On the one hand, good on ya Olympus for doing this.
On the other hand, Grrr! I would have preferred an EM5 but just got the much more expensive EM1 simply for the smaller focus points (vital when photographing small birds in trees). I'm not made of money so, um, Grrr! Ah well, the EM1 is still a nice enough camera...
excellent tip! this has almost solved a problem I have had since I bought my M5
Maxpedition has a similar bag. It's the "Colossus" I enjoy mine. it easily carries an ipad.
It works well in environments where I don't want to draw attention to myself due to camera gear. When I move quickly it stays in place, as a good holster should.
This review is so frustrating to gain access to. I think that it's because I'm using my iPad? Perhaps it's due to my habits with my iPad?
Looking at the review from my computer, it makes much more sense, and even has links to get the information that I want.
So thanks for putting this review together. It will help me with future purchases.
Too little. Too late.
No thanks. I tried 3 S9100's and gave up.
I have used Nikon slr's as a pro starting in'72. Good reviews, and a good substantial camera. I wanted to like it, and tried hard.
No S9300 for me.