Customer Reviews

Tamrac 574704 Velocity 7 Photo Sling Pack (Blue)

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I'm so tired of reading reviews that this bag is too small- can't fit their camera in the bag WITH the flash on, etc. That's a pretty tall order for bags of this type and purpose. Next, there will be complaints because the tripod can't be attached during storage as well. This is a wonderful, comfortable bag that is best for a medium sized DSLR and two lenses and some small items. But I have carried four lenses and my DSLR in this bag without a problem. What's so hard about removing ONE lens to get to another? In addition, if you want to carry more lenses without stacking in the bag or more "stuff" you can buy accessory bags that fit very nicely on the sides of the bag. I bought two accessories bags- one holds my flash, one holds my filters (if I decide I really need them and usually I don't)- I could have alternatively bought two lens bags as side attachements to the bag. This bag has the capacity to "grow" with the ingenious use of accessory packs that fit very nicely. I think some reviewers are expecting too much for a $40 bag that is intended most of all for taking a minimal amount of equipment, on the go, very comfortably and very accessibly and they are overlooking the accessory system. If you want to take all your odds and ends, of course this isn't the bag for that- buy a huge Tamrac Expedition 7 backpack-you'll be sweating and heaving within 5 minutes but you'll have all your stuff. Please Rate items for what they are intended for, not for what your dreams are and don't overlook the accessories that fit with this bag for more storage room. I love this bag and I think the craftsmanship is great for the price. I find of the four bags I have (all for different places, purposes), I use this one the most.

I find this sling pack to be great for "field use" of my D70 digi SLR. So, I can fit the D70 with 20-70 zoom attached, a 100-300 zoom, and 50 fixed in the bag. There's also a zippered side pocket, good for memory cards, small stuff. A flash would probably not fit well in the side pocket.

The sling design fits nicely on your back, ala fanny pack style. There is also a belt to secure the pack, if your riding a bike or something like that.

The top of the bag is easy-access, with a quick release clip. There are also two side clips that help secure the top flap as well.

I think this bag is great, I spent a lot of time trying other packs on and sizing them for my gear setup. IMHO, this pack is the perfect marriage of portability, comfort, and capacity.

FYI, Tamrac makes several other sizes of the Velocity, there is a bigger pack, as well as backpack style if you need to cart your entire studio around. :-)

Tom

I had a lot of trouble finding a bag that I felt suited my petite frame. I am 5',1" and 95 pounds and I am also rather fashion conscious. I was honestly going to give up on looking for a bag because they were all either 1) incredibly ugly or 2) too large or small for my equipment. I own a Canon 30D and a Canon 70-200mm USM L lens (and hopefully more lenses in the near future).

This Tamrac bag is very versatile. You can adjust the velcro pads as you wish and it fits my lens with body attached, with room to spare on the sides for extra lenses. The front pocket has adequate room for camera accessories like memory cards and batteries, but it is also doubles as space for personal items like keys, wallet, cell phone, etc. This is one of many features I like about this bag since it means not having to carry my purse in addition to my camera bag.

In addition, it's a decent-looking bag. It doesn't look like the monster large bags (or backpacks) that they normally have available. I like that it also doesn't look like a typical camera bag, making it rather inconspicuous. If you're carrying expensive equipment I don't think you really want the world to know anyway, or at least that's how I feel about it.

Another wonderful feature is that you have the option of swinging the bag from back to front, access your camera and equipment, all without taking the bag off.

The only complaint I have about it is that it doesn't distribute the weight as evenly as I thought it would. Well, either that or I am really just a whimp and can't carry a couple of pounds -- which may very well be the case.

Overall it is a good camera bag that is decently sized, easy on the eyes, well-built and designed.

I received this as a gift and it's a great bag IF your equipment fits it. My camera (300D) and 3 lenses (70-300, 18-55, and 50) fit it PERFECT, not an ounce of wasted space, no matter which lense is on the camera. I love the one strap -sling- style. It feels safe on my back and it's so easy to swing it to the front, get the camera out fast and get the shot. With the included waist strap I feel like I could do backflips on a trampoline and not even think about the $1000s of equipment on my back. It's a great bag. No, it doesn't have space to grow and grow with all your equipment for decades to come, but that's not what it's about. It's meant to be a trim, secure bag that can hold your dslr loaded with your long zoom lens. The only thing I would change, is that I would add in a full zipper front for loading and accessories a little easier.

Please, before choosing this one, check out the Lowepro SlingShot 100 All Weather Backpack. It's a similar design and given a 2nd chance I might choose it first. However, I still give this one a 4 out of 5 because it's really well made.

If you need to carry a decent sized SLR and a couple of lenses around for prolonged periods, then I would recommend you take a look at this bag.

I bought this bag for a one-week trip to Maui, figuring I'd want to have my D200 and a couple of lenses with me for a good part of the trip. The downside to renting an open-air Jeep was that I couldn't leave anything of value inside, so I ended up carrying my bag (literally) everywhere I went. Here's my take:

Good carrying capacity - it comfortably held my Nikon D200 with a 18-70mm lens; a 12-24mm lens and either my 70-300mm lens or my SB-600 flash. There was also plenty of room in the front pocket for a spare battery, some memory cards, my wallet and cell phone.
Comfortable - I agree with a previous reviewer that it did not distribute the load as well as I had anticipated, but so long as the bag was slung to the front, it was comfortable even on a 6-hour hike.
Rugged - It kept all my gear safe and it wasn't damaged despite lots of brushing up against rocks, sand and trees.
Handy - Out of all the different camera bags I've tried, this one made it the easiest to get to the camera and swap out lenses quickly.

The bag comes with an extra strap that can go around your waist, but I found this cumbersome and it made it a little harder to sling the bag around. That said, it folds up out of the way nicely so it is not an annoyance.

The net is this bag did everything I wanted it to do and it did it well. If you're looking to carry your SLR with a couple of lenses on long walks or hikes, then this is worth a good look.

I've been searching for a long while for a camera bag that will not only hold my camera and 'daily' lenses but would also be functional while on the go. This bag does just that plus it will hold a wallet, pens, etc. so it doesn't stand out as a camera bag.

I initially purchased several version of the Crumpler, another traditional Tamrac camera bag, and then a Slingshot-100. The Slingshot held all my stuff but was bulky. I found it awkward trying to get the camera out quickly. Being a woman, I found it hard to deal with being slung across my body and when I used it on one shoulder it became difficult to access the camera. Plus the zipper, while secure, didn't allow quick access so I missed some spontaneous shots.

With the Velocity series, the camera is set like a toploader. I can unlock one clip (leaving the 2 others clipped so the whole bag doesn't open) and pull out the camera to use. Quick and easy. Right now I have the Digital Rebel XT set up with the Canon 28-135mm IS lens in the main pocket along with the Canon 100-300mm divided off. There is still more room to spare for a smaller lens or cables in the main compartment. I had to get creative with the pocket dividers so I could raise up the camera but that wasn't a problem. In the zippered top flap of the bag I have 2 extra batteries and MANY compact flashes. So lots of room there too. There's another zippered area that opens and has a stretch pocket inside. A great place for a small wallet, more flash cards, etc.

This bag works perfectly for how I need it. When I travel I don't want to look like a tourist and this bag (I got the black version) can not only hold my camera stuff but also the essentials so I don't need to carry a purse.

If you have an SLR with lens and 1 or 2 extra lenses that you want to carry around this is a great bag. If you need to lug more than that you probably want the Velocity 9. Like I said, I've bought MANY bags and this is the best for me.

I purchased the Velocity 7 from Amazon after much searching for a suitable case for my new Canon 300D. I was attracted by the size (big enough to fit a 70-300mm lens attached) and interested by the sling style backpack.
When I got it the size and style were very nice but the sling cuts too high across the chest and felt way too restrictive, so I sent it back. I couldn't imagine spending any length of time walking around with it on.
For a coupla bucks more I purchased the Lowepro Off Road style belt/shoulder pack on Ebay and am very pleased with it.

Performs exactly as I expected. Room in the center divider for my Canon 350D with telephoto lens mounted. Side spaces have room for 1 medium or short lens. Outside pocket has room for memory cards, filters and small batteries.

Well constructed with adequate padding. Extra quick-release buckles on top (at the sides) thus top has three quick-release buckles. All seams are flawless and the material is water resistant. Extra internal dividers that attach via velcro.

Two thumbs up!

I really like the idea of having a sling around pack and this one is a unique design that works great. It is great for a camera with lense attached and 2 extra lenses (or 1 lens and 1 flash).

The pack is a bit small if you are used to a real backpack and if you are larger (I am 6' and weight 190), the pack feels small on your back.

I actually ended up getting the one larger which felt more comfortable and let me hold all my gear.

You "DO" have to get used to how to use it - as it is awkward in the beginning.

This bag will tightly fit a Canon 5D body with attached Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM lens and reversed lens hood, and one Canon Speedlite 580EX in the main compartment. Smaller accessories will then fill the remaining void in the smaller outer compartment.

The bag is small enough where it can hang comfortably from my left shoulder. But it's nice that it can function as a sling bag as intended providing quick removal of the camera from the main compartment.

This is the bag I use the most for situations requiring one camera and lens combination assignments.