02.17
Strap
If you’re gear bag’s strap starts to look like one in the photo above, maybe it’s time to fix it or buy a new one. I hate Lowepro and Tamrac bags that are made out of synthetic nylon fibre. It’s not an enviromental issue for me. I just hate the feel of those materias. I liked my old Domke J-2, but.. well, look at it. It’s dead. The strap isn’t the only problem. The whole bag has lost its posture.
But I found a good successor for Domke. National Geographic satchel (W2160) is a great bag for a photo journalist like me. Kata manufactures those of cotton and hemp and all my photo gear fits into it perfectly. Only problem is that there are too many zipper-sealed flaps, so I just cut one of, as can be seen in the photo below. The main flap I’ll just roll and arrest with velcro. Flaps are good for those who use a camera bag as a strorage. I don’t. I change camera objectives frequently since I use prime lenses. My camera bag’s must be within easy reach.
Detached flap
But Domke, you’ll always live in my memories… on a red carpet. We’ll always have Paris..
Domke J-2, rest in peace.
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