Does anyone make something like the Domke Photogs Vest/Jacket?

[Steve Goldstein]

This decent-looking jacket with lots of pockets and removable sleeves was discontinued a couple of years ago. To my eye it's more subtle and less goofy-looking than the common photo vest. Is there a similar product out there now?

This is what it looked like:

http://www.techradar.com/news/photo...graphers-vests-and-jackets-6-tested-1061917/7

 

[CropDusterMan]

I found this one...

http://www.galls.com/tru-spec-concealed-carry-field-jacket?PMWTNO=000000000002319&PMSRCH=

I'd suggest searching some of the "tactical" sites such as 511 and such...

 

[CropDusterMan]

There is a Domke for sale on Ebay...only thing is it's in Europe.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Domke-Photo...958109?hash=item230a51569d:g:JSQAAOSwu1VW3j2d

 

[CropDusterMan]

This one is the photo jacket of all photo jackets...looks very good.

https://www.hillanddaleoutdoors.co.uk/productDetail.php?productId=894&brand=18

 

[cowanw]

There is a Domke for sale on Ebay...only thing is it's in Europe.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Domke-Photo...958109?hash=item230a51569d:g:JSQAAOSwu1VW3j2d

The Euro's in a bad way. the seller wants AU Dollars.

 

[Steve Goldstein]

Unfortunately the eBay jacket is too small for me, a pity since the price isn't that different from when it was new. And the Hill and Dale jacket is discontinued. Sigh.

 

[macfred]

Found this on amazon.com - price seems a little steep ... ? https://www.amazon.com/Domke-735-001-Photogs-Small-Jacket/dp/B00009R8BI

Sorry, I guess it's too small ...

 

[AgX]

This decent-looking jacket with lots of pockets and removable sleeves was discontinued a couple of years ago. To my eye it's more subtle and less goofy-looking than the common photo vest. Is there a similar product out there now?

This is what it looked like:

http://www.techradar.com/news/photo...graphers-vests-and-jackets-6-tested-1061917/7

In Belgium for instance you could meanwhile get into police trouble wearing such vest, and might face a horrendous bill for the police effort.
Yes, life has become strange.

 

[Sim2]

No sleeves and looks like only mediums available but how about:

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Might be the cheapest thing Billingham do!

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[paul ron]

hunting and fishing jackets n vests have abundant pockets and are much cheaper.

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[CMoore]

Yeah...i was going to suggest Cabelas, and a Hunting/Fishing jacket.
Do you carry a lot of stuff on you Vs. in a back-pack or bag.?
We all find our own level, but i would hate to have to wear the stuff that i carry in my back-pack.
Do you change a lot of things...filters, cables, flashes.?
I am just a beginner, so i am kind of in awe of the Jacket/Vest scenario.

 

[MattKing]

All I want is:
1) sleeveless;
2) breathable;
3) two "normal" side pockets;
4) an inside pocket on the right side (I am left handed);
5) shoulders that straps don't easily slip off; and
6) a medium tone/colour.

Any suggestions

 

[Patrick Robert James]

Steve, I have a Willis & Geiger safari jacket I picked up 20 years ago and it is still going strong. One of the best things I have ever bought in my life, no kidding. I think I paid close to two bills when I bought it and I wouldn't sell it for five times that price. I think they went out of business though. Still, if you can find one I bet it will run circles around the Domke. The fabric is a really tightly woven cotton that is waterproof. I was skeptical about that claim, but it turned out to be true, many times over. This looks to be similar to the one that I have- http://www.ebay.com/itm//272373146211
It just keeps looking better with age as well. It is also very comfortable.

If you are looking for a regular photo vest, try to find one of the old Fuji vests they gave out to pros. The one I have is really nice, but I am not much of a photo vest kind of guy. Look for the one with the itty bitty white tag.

Hope that helps you!

 

[Poisson Du Jour]

All I want is:
1) sleeveless;
2) breathable;
3) two "normal" side pockets;
4) an inside pocket on the right side (I am left handed);
5) shoulders that straps don't easily slip off; and
6) a medium tone/colour.

Any suggestions

Bear Grylls should have something like this up his sleeves...

 

[Steve Goldstein]

Thanks for the tip on Cabelas. The "Safari Jacket" might be just what I'm looking for. I'll take a couple of film holders (4x5, 5x7) to my "local" store in a couple of weeks and check it out.

 

[bdial]

I've been intrigued by these builders' vests made by Occidental Leather. They have various versions, here is one example;

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[desertrat]

Several years ago I bought a fisherman's vest at Walmart for $14.95. Not quite in the same league as a photography vest, but it gets the job done.

 

[benjiboy]

What about these that Amazon U.S.A are selling and they have zip off sleeves,
https://www.amazon.com/Outback-Zip-Off-Sleeves-without-sleeves/dp/B00029W3SG

 

[TheRook]

I've been intrigued by these builders' vests made by Occidental Leather. They have various versions, here is one example;

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I don't think I like the pockets on that one. I'd be worried that my lens filters and various small accessory items would come tumbling out of them every time I bent over.

 

[Sim2]

If you're still looking, how about an LL Bean vest?

http://global.llbean.com/shop/L.L.Bean-Traveler-Vest/63716.html#q=traveler+vest&start=1

 

[CropDusterMan]

Here's what I use when doing press work...Newswear.com
Good stuff made by pro photojournalists for photojournalists.

 

[AgX]

In Belgium for instance you could meanwhile get into police trouble wearing such vest, and might face a horrendous bill for the police effort.
Yes, life has become strange.

In Germany a main station has been closed and police with submachineguns forcefully arrested a guy wearing a vest quite similar to such photo-vest, just for wearing it.
The vest turned out harmless.

 

[benjiboy]

Here's what I use when doing press work...Newswear.com
Good stuff made by pro photojournalists for photojournalists.

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These are great for photojournalists and are tools of their trade, but for us ordinary civilians I would feel an idiot wearing one of these and I gave up wearing assault vests when I left the military many years ago.
I can understand these days why they make the police nervous the user could be carrying guns, loaded magazines grenades, gas masks etc, or be a suicide vest.

 

[CropDusterMan]

I can understand these days why they make the police nervous the user could be carrying guns, loaded magazines grenades, gas masks etc, or be a suicide vest.

Jesus Christ. We've gone off the rails as a society.

 

[benjiboy]

Jesus Christ. We've gone off the rails as a society.

Ain't that the truth, but just about everybody these days in the public perception is either a potential terrorist,or child molester or worst which is why when I'm out with my camera I avoid children like the plague.