Reviews for Canon 300D / 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D / 7D
After comparing it in the store to the equally sized Lowepro MiniTrekker, I liked the Tamrac features better. It has thicker padding in shoulder straps, more rigid vertical dividers inside, metal D loops for attaching a shoulder strap (and they are mounted, along with the handle, on a supporting strap that goes completely around the bag), 4 side straps for clipping on extra pouches for holding various additional items (Tamrac makes a variety of these modular bags), lighter weight, military grade hardware, bungee cord webbing for strapping on a light rain coat, top inside pocket fits larger items, plus cheaper price.
It holds a lot for a medium size backpack, and contrary to what B&H Photo lists in their specs, it does have a nice wide waist belt with quick release buckle, and tripod straps.
outside view:
inside view:
The bag carries the following items:
Canon EOS 10D camera
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (mounted)
Sigma Zoom Telephoto 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM (4.25x10" w/tripod collar & reversed hood)
Sigma 1.4x EX DG APO Teleconverter
Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF
Flash - Sigma EF500DG super (2.5x3.5x8")
Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2
8 filters/adapter rings up to 82mm
82mm collapsable rubber lens hood
2 small battery chargers (for AA and Lithium)
8 AA batteries
2 Canon Lithium battery packs
misc eletrical cords
blower brush, cleaning fluid and kit, lens paper
6 Compact Flash Cards
collapsable reflectors/diffusers (10" diam)
camera & flash manuals, gray card
room to add another lens such as Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens (at that point will probably add the external filter case or/and medium case for flash - the Tamrac external modular accessory system (MAS) is a handy option for both expansion and not having to dig around inside the bag for smaller items)
My advice to anyone looking for a new bag - after reviewing websites for features, prices, etc of various bags, the most important thing I think is to visit a well stocked local camera store to actually see the various bags for real. This is the only way to really get a good impression of how well it will fit your equipment and to compare and judge the relative sizes and features of various bags. Also, know the length of your lenses and bring a tape measure or your equipment with you to check how well it fits. Some of the large backpacks are like suitcases and are extremely bulky and heavy and that's hard to judge from looking at a website. I actually ended up with a better price at the local shop than online, for both the item and for the tax vs shipping costs.
thanks to Brian ZImmerman for comments & photos.
Review #2
Photo shows:
Canon 300D Digital Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 USM
Canon 550EX Speedlite
Review #3
Photos show:
Canon EOS 10D
Olympus OM1
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (mkII)
17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX [Sigma!] ::
thanks to shiato storm for photo/comments.
Reviews for Nikon D70 / D100 / D200 / D300 / D700
I've only had this bag for a few weeks but so far I'm very pleased with it.
The straps are very comfortable when it's loaded down (even with the 3021 attached) The metal D rings are stitched in extremely secure & there are plenty of anchor points to hang just about anything.
thanks to Rob for comments & photos.
Review #2
Current contents is not much right now.
Nikon D70 with kit lens.
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
SB 600
SB 30
Rocket blower
Various Manuals and CF cards.
Thanks to erock for photos and comments
Review #3
thanks to hayo bethlehem for comments & photos
Reviews for Nikon D1 / D2 / D3
Review #1
love the Tamrac 5275. It's very ergonomically and as you can see fits a LOT of gear although it's mid-sized. Recommend it in every aspect, especially with the Tamrac external lens pockets that fit on your backpack or belt.
Photo contains:
Nikon D2X + Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S
Lowepro neoprene neck strap
Top row:
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight
Nikon MS-V01 Coolwalker 30GB
Nikon EN-EL4 spare battery
rarely needed, I get around 1400 shots with one charge of the D2x battery
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro
Middle row:
Nikon 28mm f/1.4D
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Bottom row:
HB-23 flower for the 17-35mm
Nikon 70-200mm VR f/2.8
Top external lens pocket:
Nikon 50mm f/1.4D
Bottom external lens pocket:
Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8 DX Fisheye
Lid:
2 x Sandisk Extreme III 4GB CF cards
2 x Sandisk Extreme IV 4 GB CF cards
USB card reader + cable
business cards
filter wallet
lens cleaning fluid
lens wipe cloth
sensor cleaning fluid
sensor swipes
silica bags
aspirin
nicotine gum
photo taken with Nokia N93, copyright Vilhelm Sjostrom
