Tamrac 5501 Explorer 1 Camera Bag (Black)

by Tamrac

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 9.1 x 8.7 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EOUYHG
• Item model number: 550101
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Color: Black

Manufacturer Description

Manufacturer Description The Tamrac Explorer 1 carries and protects a digital or film SLR (like Canon's 20D or Nikon's D70s) with a lens attached, an additional lens and accessories. 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 and an open pocket in the back holds an instruction manual. An adjustable, BioCurve non-slip shoulder strap, and an EasyGrip carrying handle provide convenient carrying options for the Explorer 1.

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.

Strap Accessory System (S.A.S.)
Tamrac's Strap Accessory System has components that attach to the shoulder straps of most of our camera bags and backpacks to allow photographers to personalize and customize their carrying systems.

Modular Accessory System (M.A.S.)
This system allows photographers to customize and personalize their backpacks, shoulder bags, and cases by using accessories that quickly attach to the many Tamrac products that feature the M.A.S. attachment slots. These accessories will also attach to any belt or to Tamrac's Modular Accessory Belt.

A Look Inside

• A - Total Coverage Top
• B - Smooth nylon accessory pocket
• C - Padded BioCurve shoulder strap with Strap Accessory System attachment slots
• D - Modular Accessory System attachment slots
• E - Adjustable, foam-padded dividers
• F - Main compartment features Dual-Foam Technology
• G - Easy-Squeeze buckle
• H - Full-length, zippered 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 Explorer 1 carries and protects a digital or film SLR with a 3½ inch lens attached, an additional lens, a small flash and accessories. The main comparent features adjustable, foam-padded dividers 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 small accessories, while the Total Coverage Top with quick-release buckle and zipper closures provides weather protection. A smooth nylon pocket inside the lid holds lens cleaning paper. An adjustable, BioCurve shoulder strap and EasyGrip carrying handle provide convenient carrying options. Add Tamrac accessories to the Modular Accessory System and Strap Accessory System attachment slots to customize this versatile bag.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fit for my D200, July 11, 2007

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C. Countess "intruderdave" (West Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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I was concerned that this bag might be too small for a full size DSLR, but it is absolutely right for my D200 with 18-200 lens. I wish I could post a picture showing how perfectly it fits! Just enough room for the charger & extra battery or two as well. Memory cards fit nicely into their own pockets, and I can still carry a lens cleaner & a couple of filters. There is still a bit of room yet, but that is really all I need. The bag seems to be very well constructed, nicely padded, and I really like the overhanging top flap which helps protect the contents from inclement weather. If you need to carry a larger assortment of accessories or extra lenses, or have a bulkier camera, you might want to go for a larger bag. For those of us who prefer to travel light, the Explorer 1 is perfect.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect fit Canon 30D, March 8, 2007

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A. Baumbach "ASBSP" (Durango, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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I bought this case for a Canon 30D. It fits pefectly in there with a "Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens" Plus you can fit in there a zoom lens "Tamron Autofocus 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD" Plus accesories. Great quality and durability. Very good buy.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice camera bag., March 23, 2007

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R. Myers (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tamrac 5501 Explorer 1 Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this bag for a Sony A100. Camera fits snugly and is well protected. The construction of this bag is very good, with heavy stitching and zippers that work smoothly. There are several pockets for additional accessories and yet the bag is compact and easy to carry, with a shoulder strap and a hand strap. Good performance to price ratio, I recommend.

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