The Grumpy Snapper

Because Domke add a water repellent treatment so after using and abusing my canvas bags for 6 months to 2 years I like to reinforce that treatment. What's really amusing is that no one has pointed ...

I think most photographers should be using Billingham bags. Then the Domke user has got the shot and moved on while the Billingham user is still getting into their fashion accessory.

I have two waxed RuggedWear bags. Neither has ever been "messy" The only Velcro on a F-6 is inside to hold the inserts in place. Quite why you'd remove it to silence the bag I don't know. If the ...

I'm trying to remember if Domke had started making ballistic nylon bags in 1997.

With a level of "expertise" like that you should be writing articles to educate photo forum "experts" Maybe some of them will actually believe that you know what you're talking about.

An impressive amount of misinformation in such a short thread.

Pretty much what I said in a post that got deleted. Field craft is far more important than camouflage. But most hobbyists and photo forum "experts" don't want to learn how to get close to the subject.

Anyone shooting transparency film should be aware of it. There's no correction in post.

A camera is just a tool. You still need an eye for composition, the ability to anticipate action and an understanding of the principles.

In my experience birds and mammals are more concerned about being watched by a giant "eye" (the front element) than the colour of the lens. After all, if the lens is pointing at them they don't see ...

You don't really need a padded bag. There are plenty of padded inserts available to convert any bag. I've got a ratty old canvas contractors briefcase with a padded insert inside.

The other option is waxed RuggedWear canvas. My F-5xb is green RuggedWear. I really liked the bag initially but now it sits in the closet being used as lens storage. I replaced it with a F-10 JD ...

The ability to continue using my HG and SHG 4/3 glass. It's the only reason I use m4/3.

There's a couple of blog posts detailing my compact, lightweight sling strap.

Mostly Kamasa from the 1970s and early 80s when they were a well regarded brand. Nowadays Snap-on. Because it pays to buy and use the best tools for the job.

I rather like the Kamlan 28mm. My version is in m4/3 mount so I can adapt it to E mount. It's a slightly long standard on m4/3 and a slightly short standard on APS-C

I usually get the various 7artisans, TTArtisan and Kamlan lenses in m4/3 mount so I can adapt them to E mount giving me more options.

Whatever is on the shelf in the outdoor/camping section of the hardware store. I make sure canvas is listed on the label. It often says canvas tents/packs. The RuggedWear material is thinner and ...

Yes you're wrong. I spray my regular canvas Domke bags with a waterproofing spray for canvas. I have yet to re-wax a RuggedWear bag.

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