Tamrac 5500 Micro Explorer Camera Bag (Black)

by Tamrac

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches ; 9.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EOOZUI
• Item model number: 5500 Black
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 7, 2006

Product Description

Color: Black

Manufacturer Description

The Tamrac Micro Explorer is a compact bag designed to carry and protect a digital camera and accessories such as an AC adaptor. It is also perfect for larger digital cameras (such as Canon's S3 IS and Nikon's 8800) or for compact digital camcorders (such as Canon's Optura 400). Can be carried with the EasyGrip handle or adjustable shoulder strap.

The main compartment features Tamrac's Dual-Foam Technology for shock protection and a custom fit to equipment. An external front pocket features Tamrac's patented Memory and Battery Management System, which uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up. A Speed Pocket on the front flap secures and provides quick access to small accessories. A Total Coverage Top with quick-release buckle and zipper closures provides weather protection. Inside the lid is a smooth nylon pocket for holding lens cleaning paper. An adjustable shoulder strap, EasyGrip carrying handle and belt loops provide convenient carrying options for the Micro Explorer.

Dual-Foam Technology
First instituted in our professional lens cases many years ago, Dual-Foam Technology is used in many of our bags today. It combines closed-cell foam to provide maximum shock protection with open-cell foam for vibration dampening and a custom fit.

Memory and Battery Management System
Many of our camera bags feature the patented Memory and Battery Management System, which provides quick access to memory cards, batteries and accessories. This unique system uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries from ones that are used up.

Total Coverage Tops
Many Tamrac bags offer triple protection against rain, dust, and sand. Our Total Coverage Tops offer triple protection against the elements by providing three levels of security: hook and loop closures for quick access, EasySqueeze quick-release buckles for security, and a zipper closure for the ultimate weather protection.

A Look Inside

• A - Total Coverage Top
• B - EasySqueeze quick-release buckle
• C - Adjustable shoulder strap
• D - Main compartment features Dual-Foam Technology
• E - Smooth nylon accessory pocket
• F - Speed Pocket secures small accessories

(Camera and accessories shown for illustration purposes only. They are not included and must be purchased separately.)

Product Description

The Micro Explorer carries and protects a digital camera and accessories such as an AC adapter or a compact digital camcorder. The main comparent features a foam-padded divider and Dual-Foam Technology for shock protection and a custom fit to equipment. The front pocket features Tamrac's patented Memory & Battery Management System that uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries. A Speed Pocket on the front flap secures and provides quick access to small accessories, while the Total Coverage Top with quick-release buvkle and zipper closures provides weather protection. A smooth nylon pocket inside the lid holds lens cleaning paper. An adjustable shoulder strap, EasyGrip carrying handle and belt loops provide convenient carrying options.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my Cannon Powershot S3 IS, February 8, 2007

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This review is from: Tamrac 5500 Micro Explorer Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

This bag exceeded my expectations for a fit for my new S3. It is excellently padded on all sides, with a velcro-secured divider panel allowing for customization. There is room in the main compartment for a snug fit for my camera and either the battery charger or another necessity. There is also plenty of room above these or in the zip pouch in the inside cover. In the front circular compartment, there are two secure net holders for your media cards and extra room for either your filters, a CD disk, or other needs. There is also a small zippered pouch in the outside front flap of the top cover. This bag comes with an adjustable shoulder strap and a 2" wide, solid belt loop. This is the only concern one might have, as you must remove your belt to put the bag on it. Personally, I don't think I would want this bulky of a bag hanging off my belt anyway, but it is an option and certainly appears that it would be secure, and most accessible as well. The cover fastens securely with a double zipper and a hefty plastic luggage-type clasp. This camera bag is everything I was wanting and more, and a bargain for under twenty dollars. I highly recommend it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too small for SLR, January 30, 2008

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Anya (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tamrac 5500 Micro Explorer Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

This would be a great bag, but it is much too small for the Nikon D80 and I am sure it is too small for most other DSLRs.
Too bad really because it is well thought out except for the size.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Way too small, May 16, 2009

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fiddler "imbuzz" (02138) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tamrac 5500 Micro Explorer Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

This will not hold a Nikon D40x with a small 18-55mm zoom. That is just to small to be useful.

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