Based on previous posts I’ve notice that Domke/Tiffen is addressing shrinking padding issue on F-3X bags. I’ve purchased my Domke F-3X bag about a month ago and unfortunately did not find out about this until recently and can not exchange mine. Yesterday I emailed Andrea to see what Domke/Tiffen is doing to rectify this problem and currently waiting for response, until than I'm sorry to say but my Domke is going on a shelf, I just can not risk damaging any of my gear.:(