Tamrac 5766 Velocity 6x Compact Sling Pack (Black) by Tamrac
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Digital camera reviews of Tamrac 5766 Velocity 6x Compact Sling Pack (Black)
Digital camera Review: Great case, a little too small.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have a Cannon 50D with 2 lenses; 1 50mm prime f1.8 II lens & 1 28-135 USM IS kit lens
This is probably the smallest case which will fit the camera, both lenses & the battery charger. I can just barely fit them with the zoom lens attached, the prime lens on the right side and the batter charger on the left. I wanted the smallest sling pack that would fit these items, so I guess I got what I wanted.
Unfortunately, the fit is a little tighter than I would like, which is primarily why I gave this only 4 stars. I expected the lenses to be tight, but the camera body is tight too. If you have a rebel, this case is probably a great fit. If you have a 50D like myself, then I'd recommend going one size up. The camera body barely fits inside. It is a struggle to get it in and out which lowers the ease of use. If I had known that, I would have gone one size up. A half inch larger and this probably would have been perfect. Also, since there is no screen protector, I need to struggle a bit to get the strap in front of the camera and in where the main lens goes as opposed to letting it sit on top where it may scratch the screen. If you like to have a regular strap on your camera like myself, you may want to go with a case with a screen protector or get one size larger.
The case construction is great. It is very well built. It feels durable and my camera feels protected. I love the handle strap for a quick carry and the sling strap is pretty good for comfort and quick access. This strap could be better in a couple of ways. First, some bags have a buckle on the main strap. I would like this as it makes it easier to put the bag on and take it off. I'm not sure why Tamrac chose not to include a buckle, but I would have preferred one and almost went with another case. Also, some cases, such as the Caselogic SLRC-205 SLR Camera Sling (Black) have a larger more padded strap. I'm guessing this would be a little more comfortable, though I don't know for sure. Overall, comfort is good enough.
I looked at a number of other cases in stores and found that the Tamrac was the best for a compact sling case to carry one camera and two small lenses. The Caselogic SLRC-205 SLR Camera Sling (Black) was much bigger than it looked in the photo. It's almost as large as a full backpack but it carries much less. It looks comfortable, but I was looking for something a bit more compact. Tamrac also got some great recommendations. I was told that it started as a small company in California with the bags produced by one woman and grew into the company it is today. I was also told their known for their durability and that these bags are virtually waterproof.
I recommend this bag if you're looking for a compact camera bag. If you don't need it to be compact, there are likely other bags with better ease of use and a bit more comfort. If you have a 50D like me or a similar pro-sumer size body, go with the 7 series instead --- Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack (Black). If you have a rebel or similar consumer/entry level camera, the size is probably perfect
Digital camera Review: Great fitting bag
Summary: 4 Stars
I just bought a Nikon D40 with a telephoto lens. The bag fit perfect and while it's a tight fit for the camera plus an extra filter and lens hood, it does all fit. It's probably good to be a tight fit so that the camera doesn't move around much. The front pocket is nice for small things too, but no space in the bag for the battery charger and cable. Good quality bag that should last.Digital camera Review: Great for the G1
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this pack specifically for the Panasonic G1 and it works great for that purpose. It fits the camera with the kit lens and the 45-200mm lens with room to spare. It also has lots of other little pockets for stashing all of the other little things a casual photographer needs.Digital camera Review: Great item so far, and Expandable!
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't realize I would outgrow this bag so fast! That's my fault, not the bag's. It's a great bag that isn't obviously a camera bag, and can slip on like a slingpack. The good news is that you can add modular pieces onto the bag and strap. Of course, then it DOES look like a camera bag with the add-on lens cases, but they can be removed if you don't want them on there for a specific occassion.
Nice bag!
Digital camera Review: Great medium between backpack and case!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this bag for my Canon EOS 40D. Im sure a lot of people would not have made that decision. The body of the 40D is fairly wide. Upon, first fitting the 40D, the sides were a bit tight, which is what I wanted for the most part. After fitting the 40D with a 28-105mm 3.5-4.5, I still had space for an additional lens (about the same size) and the battery charger. In the front zipper pocket, I was able to fit memory card, and some filters. The strap makes it extremely convenient for easy access. If you want to bring the essentials, I say go for this bag. You might want to look at the other models for telephoto lenses or additional lenses.