Customer Reviews

Tamrac Explorer 10 DSLR Camera Bag (Black)

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This bag is very well built, nice compartments and a tight closing mechanism. The only reason is it got 3 stars and not 5 is because it's size is deceiving. I have a canon powershot s3 is and a very small battery charger. They barely fit inside there. I have to put the AC cord for the charger under the camera. I was hoping for something a little bigger. The compartments are very small, but it is a good bag for someone who doesn't plan on having any spare lenses or storing anything else in there besides camera stuff.

I have a Canon 30D. I don't have multiple lens and just wanted to carry my camera with maybe a few accessories like an extra memory stick or lens wipe.

This is perfect. There is plenty of padding inside so I feel the camera is protected well and also small enough for me to carry around everywhere.

You can either zip it closed when you are done using, or clip close so you can be prepared to take out the camera anytime.

I'm pleased for the price. They have these on display at Circuit City. I found mine there, but I bought it from Amazon to save a few dollars.

I just received this item and was disappointed so that I'm returning it. I have no problem with the padding or construction. The size is just too small for much more than the camera (Sony Cybershot H2) and maybe the charger. I was looking for a case that would carry my camera with the lens hood on, the charger, cables and manual. The dimensions advertised seemed to be more generous than most of the bags I had inspected on Amazon, but they are at least an inch smaller in each proportion, and the inside dimensions are about 3.5" x 5.5" without the 2 adjustable pads. The velcro pads hold very securely, but with 8 straps each it was like putting an angry octopus in a jar. If you have a camera, like many are, that's not much bigger than a pack of cigarettes, and the items that came with the camera to be stored together, I think you would be satisfied with this bag.

Excellent quality and perfect fit for carrying a Canon 30D or smaller XTi with Canon 17-85mm IS zoom lens, including reversed hood on the lens. Should also work for Nikon D80 or smaller with 17-70mm lens. Front pocket holds polarizing filter, spare battery, cleaning cloth and spare CF card - just no room for charger, but you usually can't use the charger when you are out shooting photos. So, this bag carries all you need with minimum size and weight, but nothing more. If you want a second lens (like a telephoto or wide angle) just attach in a padded case to the side of the bag.

I was a little nervous ordering a camera bag online. It is so hard to judge size & pocket placement, etc. I am very happy with this bag. I have a Canon Rebel XTi and one lens. I didn't want something really bulky to be carrying around (along with a diaper bag, a baby, a toddler and a kindergartener)! This fits the camera & lens and some accessories such as extra batteries and memory cards. I would recommend this.

I finally invested in a nicer camera (Canon Powershot S3IS), and started looking around for a bag that I could carry it in safely. As I am a weather spotter, the water resistant feature is very good for me, and it seems to be just about the perfect size for my camera.

I removed the two velcro flaps, and laid them on the bottom for extra cushioning, and with those out, I can fit the camera and both manuals in with it, and let the neck strap just lay across the top of the camera to make it easy to grab.

Nice quality bag that fits my Panasonic G1 well. But, it is not very large, so don't expect to put too much beyond the camera/extra battery/charger in it.

Purchased bag for use with Canon S3, and it is just about "perfect" for that usage.

Have Lensmate adapter mounted to S3, and combination sits nicely (lens down) in center of bag, cushioned by 2 flexible dividers.

A folding lens hood and filter box fit outside/beneath the "right" divider, and an UltraPod II sits behind the "left" divider (head down / legs up - this extends above back of camera, but below zipper height).

Keep the original lens cap & a cleaning cloth inside the zippered compartment beneath the top, and store the S3-to-USB cable in the small pouch on the outside of the top flap (either could also hold a limited number of SMALL items).

The zippered compartment on front of the bag is odd-shaped (curved at tops & sides) but works OK: there are 2 pouches for media (SD cards in this case), with red flaps to separate used from unused, plus a slip pocket that holds 8 AA batteries. You can also sit smallish items in front of these pockets - a Razor cell phone fits easily, but my Axim (in a RhinoSkin case) BARELY allows the zipper to close.

Nits (not sufficient to result in a "4" - but wish there was an option for "4.5!"): 1) Inner compartment is not "see-through"; 2) although the main compartment zipper is nicely covered by the top - providing some weather seal - the lower half is not buffered from the camera compartment; 3) would Really have liked a "back pocket" - as it is, there is no place to carry the camera manual (if using interior dividers, as currently am). And, finally, 4) although the shoulder strap is sturdy enough, it has only a THIN piece of Non-slip material sewn in, instead of a nice Padded rest. OTOH, walked around Grand Canyon and Monument Valley for several days without pain, and was impressed with overall utility - and protection - provided by the bag.

PS: This bag would probably fit a smaller SLR OK, but our Pentax K10D is too tall: the 5510 is too narrow fore-and-aft to hold the K10D easily - and also too narrow side-to-side to hold a 2nd lens even if you did jam in the camera body (with one lens attached). Also, this much weight Might make the lack of padding on the shoulder strap more of an issue.

When I bought my Rebel xTi, I was looking for a bag just for the camera body and a lens. This bag works great. It also holds my USB cable and 2 extra batteries very easiler. This bag feels sturdy and is well padded. I'm very happy with my purchase.

My D80 with an 18-135mm lens fits snugly in there. It's well padded so if it falls, i'm not too worried that much will happen to my camera. The pockets could stand to be a little bigger.