Cheap Tamrac 5747 Velocity 7 Photo Sling Pack (Black)  (Electronics) Price

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Customer Reviews of Tamrac 5747 Velocity 7 Photo Sling Pack (Black) 

Nice balance of size and capacity
If you need to carry a decent sized SLR and a couple of lenses around for prolonged periods, then I would recommend you take a look at this bag. <
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>I bought this bag for a one-week trip to Maui, figuring I'd want to have my D200 and a couple of lenses with me for a good part of the trip. The downside to renting an open-air Jeep was that I couldn't leave anything of value inside, so I ended up carrying my bag (literally) everywhere I went. Here's my take: <
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>Good carrying capacity - it comfortably held my Nikon D200 with a 18-70mm lens; a 12-24mm lens and either my 70-300mm lens or my SB-600 flash. There was also plenty of room in the front pocket for a spare battery, some memory cards, my wallet and cell phone. <
>Comfortable - I agree with a previous reviewer that it did not distribute the load as well as I had anticipated, but so long as the bag was slung to the front, it was comfortable even on a 6-hour hike. <
>Rugged - It kept all my gear safe and it wasn't damaged despite lots of brushing up against rocks, sand and trees. <
>Handy - Out of all the different camera bags I've tried, this one made it the easiest to get to the camera and swap out lenses quickly. <
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>The bag comes with an extra strap that can go around your waist, but I found this cumbersome and it made it a little harder to sling the bag around. That said, it folds up out of the way nicely so it is not an annoyance. <
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>The net is this bag did everything I wanted it to do and it did it well. If you're looking to carry your SLR with a couple of lenses on long walks or hikes, then this is worth a good look.

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Great All-Around Bag - (especially if you are petite and fashion conscious)
I had a lot of trouble finding a bag that I felt suited my petite frame. I am 5',1" and 95 pounds and I am also rather fashion conscious. I was honestly going to give up on looking for a bag because they were all either 1) incredibly ugly or 2) too large or small for my equipment. I own a Canon 30D and a Canon 70-200mm USM L lens (and hopefully more lenses in the near future). <
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>This Tamrac bag is very versatile. You can adjust the velcro pads as you wish and it fits my lens with body attached, with room to spare on the sides for extra lenses. The front pocket has adequate room for camera accessories like memory cards and batteries, but it is also doubles as space for personal items like keys, wallet, cell phone, etc. This is one of many features I like about this bag since it means not having to carry my purse in addition to my camera bag. <
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>In addition, it's a decent-looking bag. It doesn't look like the monster large bags (or backpacks) that they normally have available. I like that it also doesn't look like a typical camera bag, making it rather inconspicuous. If you're carrying expensive equipment I don't think you really want the world to know anyway, or at least that's how I feel about it. <
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>Another wonderful feature is that you have the option of swinging the bag from back to front, access your camera and equipment, all without taking the bag off. <
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>The only complaint I have about it is that it doesn't distribute the weight as evenly as I thought it would. Well, either that or I am really just a whimp and can't carry a couple of pounds -- which may very well be the case. <
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>Overall it is a good camera bag that is decently sized, easy on the eyes, well-built and designed.

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Finally a bag I can use!
I've been searching for a long while for a camera bag that will not only hold my camera and 'daily' lenses but would also be functional while on the go. This bag does just that plus it will hold a wallet, pens, etc. so it doesn't stand out as a camera bag. <
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>I initially purchased several version of the Crumpler, another traditional Tamrac camera bag, and then a Slingshot-100. The Slingshot held all my stuff but was bulky. I found it awkward trying to get the camera out quickly. Being a woman, I found it hard to deal with being slung across my body and when I used it on one shoulder it became difficult to access the camera. Plus the zipper, while secure, didn't allow quick access so I missed some spontaneous shots. <
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>With the Velocity series, the camera is set like a toploader. I can unlock one clip (leaving the 2 others clipped so the whole bag doesn't open) and pull out the camera to use. Quick and easy. Right now I have the Digital Rebel XT set up with the Canon 28-135mm IS lens in the main pocket along with the Canon 100-300mm divided off. There is still more room to spare for a smaller lens or cables in the main compartment. I had to get creative with the pocket dividers so I could raise up the camera but that wasn't a problem. In the zippered top flap of the bag I have 2 extra batteries and MANY compact flashes. So lots of room there too. There's another zippered area that opens and has a stretch pocket inside. A great place for a small wallet, more flash cards, etc. <
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>This bag works perfectly for how I need it. When I travel I don't want to look like a tourist and this bag (I got the black version) can not only hold my camera stuff but also the essentials so I don't need to carry a purse. <
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>If you have an SLR with lens and 1 or 2 extra lenses that you want to carry around this is a great bag. If you need to lug more than that you probably want the Velocity 9. Like I said, I've bought MANY bags and this is the best for me.