Old and Worn Dome F2 bag
Jul 26, 2022 08:13:08 #
You have pictures of it for memory's sake. Throw it in the trash. It's not even a good candidate for Good Will. Why make them throw it away.
Jul 26, 2022 08:40:36 #
I still holds stuff, but are you using it? It has sentimental value. Is that enough to make you keep it? I tend to hold onto sentimental items, but I also get rid of them eventually. Out with the old and in with the new.
Jul 26, 2022 09:27:02 #
The F2 is a wonderful bag! I also used one in the late 70's, while working at Georgetown University public relations. There was a feeling that it was hugging your body when carried. My memories were so strong of that feeling, that I bought a new F2 this year. Keep it and use it!
Jul 26, 2022 09:58:57 #
nervous2 wrote:
Please do not throw it away. Find someone to give it to who will appreciate and use it. I personally think it's pretty cool. 
I agree, I still have my old Domke bags and use them to hold photo accessories. I dont care if they look frayed or not, they still have use for you or someone else.
BTW I was staff photographer with Jim Domke on the Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper when he and the staff pioneered and developed these bags. I went on to help Jim test many of his line of products under different conditions around the world, before he sold the designs and trademarked name to Tiffen.
https://tiffen.com/pages/domke
Jim, a great photographer and photo editor, is still alive and kicking in the Ft. Worth area of Texas. Give him a shout out on social media if you want.
Cheers
Jul 26, 2022 10:10:05 #
I would keep and preserve it. Block it's shape with Styrofoam blocks and put it where you can see it and keep those memories alive.
Your kids will get it someday and they can make a decision about it's fate.
Your kids will get it someday and they can make a decision about it's fate.
Jul 26, 2022 10:14:08 #
nervous2 wrote:
Please do not throw it away. Find someone to give it to who will appreciate and use it. I personally think it's pretty cool.
I agree! I have a similar but larger Domke bag that holds all of my macro equipment.
If you add the Domke inserts, you many want to reinstate it as one of the bags you use. Things like this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Inserts/ci/4382/N/4232860913
Jul 26, 2022 13:27:20 #
lensmaster
Loc: Chicago
DOMKE bags were the best at their time. Almost impossible to kill or destroy.
I have several, same style as yours, and they still work great.
Donate it to a school or program that offers photography classes, or a photo club. Being worn the way it is will make it look and feel 'cool'.
just throwing it out is a waste, lots of use and years left in this bag.
I have several, same style as yours, and they still work great.
Donate it to a school or program that offers photography classes, or a photo club. Being worn the way it is will make it look and feel 'cool'.
just throwing it out is a waste, lots of use and years left in this bag.
Jul 26, 2022 13:37:44 #
Kramer222 wrote:
I am not sure what to do with this well worn icon the Dome F2 camera bag. This was a gift from my photography mentor and probably dates to the late 70's. Well worn but still works , it has been retired and replaced out of respect !! A true classic ! Any one have any thoughts on what to with this bag ?? Thanks !
If, for some unknown reason, you no longer want to trust your photographic equipment to it.......
Jumper cables, miscl tools in car trunk, gardening tools, children's / grandchildren's beach toys, gym clothes for to and from. You can never have too many bags.
Jul 26, 2022 13:42:15 #
RightOnPhotography wrote:
Donate to the Photo Bag Museum. Not sure where it is 😊
The Photo Bag Museum is in my office closet, along with the "used it years ago" museum, and the "it must be good for something" museum. Marie Kondo is not welcome in our house.
Jul 26, 2022 16:01:06 #
I had/have one just like it. (Reason I say have is it might be in an old trunk in the attic. Not you're making me have to look for it.) Carried 2 F3s in it.
Jul 26, 2022 17:26:47 #
Kramer222
Loc: Danville,VA
AnotherBob wrote:
The Photo Bag Museum is in my office closet, along with the "used it years ago" museum, and the "it must be good for something" museum. Marie Kondo is not welcome in our house.
I am not so attached to things but I cherish the memories they bring back when I see them or use them. Not a huge fan of Marie either.
Jul 26, 2022 17:27:49 #
Kramer222
Loc: Danville,VA
gwilliams6 wrote:
. Great Stories !!I agree, I still have my old Domke bags and use th... (show quote)
Jul 26, 2022 17:32:38 #
Kramer222
Loc: Danville,VA
I think I will keep my film Nikons in this bag on a shelf. It's a little ragged to trust in the field but maybe keeping the film cameras in it is an appropriate use. The digital Nikon will continue to have fresher bag. Thanks for most of the suggestions !
Jul 26, 2022 17:47:44 #
Kramer222 wrote:
I am not sure what to do with this well worn icon the Dome F2 camera bag. This was a gift from my photography mentor and probably dates to the late 70's. Well worn but still works , it has been retired and replaced out of respect !! A true classic ! Any one have any thoughts on what to with this bag ?? Thanks !
An oats bag for Dobbin.
Jul 26, 2022 21:14:42 #
I have a half dozen Domkes including an F2
Give it to someone who will appreciate it, .....or have it stuffed & Mounted like the Trophy it is.......
Give it to someone who will appreciate it, .....or have it stuffed & Mounted like the Trophy it is.......
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