Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag (Black)

by Tamrac

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004X109
• Item model number: 560801
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2006

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com Product Description

Roomy enough to hold two camera bodies, not to mention four to five lenses and a flash, the Tamrac Pro 8 camera bag is the ideal solution for the photographer who needs to tote an assortment of camera equipment in a compact package. The foam-padded main compartment, in conjunction with the padded dividers, provides a soft, gripping web of protection for your camera equipment. Accessory pockets abound. Both the top and front flaps have mesh pockets for filters and other flat accessories. Side pockets can hold any item, while the overhanging top section protects the contents from the weather. Internal pockets can hold batteries, calculators, tickets, or other items as needed. Additionally, film pockets store film, and can be easily detached from the bag itself, preventing exposure to X-rays and allowing easy inspection by officials. Carrying the Pro 8 is easy--it has both a handle and a padded shoulder strap.

Product Description

The Pro 8 uses Tamrac's patented Lens-Bridge and LensGate divider systems to protect two digital or film SLRs with lenses attached, multiple lenses and accessories.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gear Bag that can take it!, April 10, 2001

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John W. Post (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

The Pro 8 is one tough cookie. My goal in finding a great gear bag was one that could hold 2 SLR bodies and 3-4 lenses, a flash and multiple other goodies. The bag had to hold it securely, be weather resistant and have top-notch foam padding. i.e. Built to last, so my camera gear would, too! I shoot in all seasons, even winter in Minnesota. I can slip one or two of those neat little "hand heater" pads into the bag in the winter and the INSULATING qualities of the Pro 8 keep the gear warm. The opposite is true in summer or when you must leave your gear in the car during warm days. A "cool pack" in one of the spare compartments does the trick for keeping things at a reasonable temperature for hours. The detachable film bag goes right from the fridge to the Pro 8 quickly, or detaches for inspection at airports in a snap. If you have one camera body and 1-2 lenses,use the extra space for lunch! The Pro 8 is worth every penny.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice bag! However..., January 31, 2006

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Shinseng (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

I never tried a Tamrac camera bag before, and I must say that I really like this model. Nice durable construction with a padded interior to protect your camera(s) and equipment. That being said, I am a little dubious about the claim that it will fit two SLRs with lenses attached. Certainly if your lenses are fixed then it shouldn't be a problem, but if both are equipped with zooms then you may run out of room. I have a Nikon D70s, and with the 18-70mm DX kit lens attached it reaches just about to the center of the bag or slightly past it. Either way, two cameras like that would result in the lenses touching tightly at the caps. As my other camera is a Coolpix 5400 room isn't an issue, but it did factor into me giving the Pro 4 stars instead of 5. So basically, if you have one SLR and want a roomy bag with adjustable dividers and pocket space then this may be what you're looking for, otherwise you may want to look for a larger model.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As capacious as ..., March 24, 2002

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Mingham C Wu (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

I bought the Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 because it easily holds holds two pro sized SLR bodies (Nikon F3s with short-ish lenses and the 8 AA battery powered MD4 motor drives attached) and 4 additional lenses, but its active career in my 'photo-arsenal' was short lived.

My main gripe with this bag is with the seam used to join the bag to the main zipper (it isn't taped over and will lead to inevitable fraying and zipper jams) and the tripod holder is a complete joke (only good for the very lightest duty tripods). If you have a bunch of filters, you will need to get a wallet-style holder to hold them safely and securely.

For the price, this bag is quite the bargain as comparable products will set you back at least twice as much - but in retrospect I think I should've shelled out more in the beginning. I ended up trading up to a LowePro backpack.

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