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Tamrac 5606 System 6

Reviews for Nikon D70 / D100 / D200 / D300 / D700

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Review #1


Here's my Tamrac System 6 Bag:

As you can see, my D70 w/kit lens is on top. Underneath the camera is for my lenmar charger. Middle bottom pocket is a Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG , Upper middle pocket is an SB-800 Speedlight, underneath my Nikonians strap - bottom pocket, SB-22sSpeedlight and in the upper pocket a Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR zoom tele.In the see-thru pocket in the cover are the gel filters, lens blower, ML-L3 remote and extra eyecups.


 

Lens pens, spare batteries for the camera and Speedlights in the zippered front pouch. Not seen (where the red zipper pull is) the see-thru zipper pouch holding extra flash cards.The left-side end pocket contains the speedlight stands and SU-4 base. The right-side end pocket has the lens hoods for the 3 lenses.

 

And here is the bag ready for transport. Not shown is the shoulder strap which has some nice padding which I'll need as this puppy weighs around 10 1/2 pounds. Be warned though, the strap does NOT have quick connect hooks so
if you want to just carry it by the handle, you'll have to unweave the strap from the "D" rings on the bag. I just went ahead and ordered quick connects and attached them.

thanks to Rejaak (Steve C.) for photos and comments.


Review for Canon EOS 1D

U.S Prices

Here are shots of the Tamrac System 6 bag.  The gear included are 1D2 w/RRS L bracket and OP/TECH USA Camera Loop Strap , Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG w/hood, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM w/hood, Canon EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM w/hood, Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM w/hood, Canon 580EX Speedlite, Hyperdrive hd80, and NP-E3 battery.  The Hyperdrive is stored in one of the side pockets.  The NP-E3 battery is under the 1D2.  All the hoods are stacked and are in the main compartment except for the Sigma hood which is in the other side pocket

Thanks to jhom (Jim Hom) for info/pics


Reviews for Canon 300D / 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D / 7D

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Review #1

Photo contains:
Canon EOS 30D with BG-E2 grip
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Lightsphere
Canon EF 50mm
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash

Thanks to DaveDeluria for pic


Review #2
(Added 16th August 2008)

Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 5D with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Accessories.


I'm a one lens man and don't carry loads of gear around with me, so I thought the System 6 from Tamrac would be a no-brainer.

In truth, the bag looks great externally and has more pockets and pouches than you can shake a stick at, and even the inside is constructed to reasonable standards, but could do with more firmer padding on the bottom.  However, it's the inserts that really let this bag down with a bump in my view.  They are too floppy, made from the same material as the bag's lining, but not padded very well and are a nightmare to reposition. 
The so called patented bridge gate is useless for lenses like the 77mm Canon variety. The flaps get in the way when putting the camera away on the hoof. 
The configuration makes working from the bag whilst walking about very frustrating.  In the end I took out all the inserts bar one, which is now tight to one end of the bag.  Using one of those soft resin fold up seat pads you can buy in any hiking shop, I made a half-inch thick pad for the bottom of the bag to give extra protection.  My camera, with lens and hood attached now lays across the bottom of the bag and is all ready for shooting when I take it out.
The soft resin pad prevents the camera from slipping about.  It works for me. 
Having contacted Tamrack twice with my concerns, I still haven't had a reply from them.  Customer care isn't on their list of priorities it seems.



Likes about the bag: Build, roominess, looks.

Dislikes about the bag: Bridge gate, quality of the insert dividers.

user rating
review score 7

Thanks to Keith Towers for review

Additional Info

  • Description: The System 6 is designed to carry a digital or film SLR with an attached zoom lens in Tamrac’s USA patented Lens-Bridge® and LensGate® Divider Systems, plus 3 to 4 extra lenses and a flash. Equipment is protected in completely foam-padded adjustable dividers beneath Tamrac’s full coverage Dual Action Top™. The System 6 is equipped with a Slide Pocket™ that incorporates Tamrac’s U.S. patented Memory & Battery Management System™ that uses red flags to identify available memory cards, batteries and other accessories. A pocket inside the top keeps film and accessories visible and organized. The ZipDrop™ front pocket is compartmentalized for accessories or personal items and a zippered mesh accessory pocket keeps small items in easy reach. Side pockets provide extra storage and a zippered back pocket provides a place for tickets and documents. Add Tamrac accessories using the attachment slots for our Strap Accessory System™ (S.A.S.™) to customize this bag. An EasyGrip™ handle, Piggy-Back Pocket™, BioCurve™ shoulder strap with a non-slip patch, and tripod straps combine with the rest of the features to make this an excellent choice for the photographer with a single camera and plenty of equipment.
  • Bag Type: Shoulder Bag
  • Interior Size: 101/2Wx7Dx7H27x18x18cm
  • Exterior Size: 14Wx9Dx9H36x24x23cm
  • Weight: 2lbs.(894g)
  • Material:
  • Bag Capacity: digital or film SLR with an attached zoom lens plus 3 to 4 extra lenses and a flash
  • Colours Available: Black, Blue, Green
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