Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack (Blue)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000P3X7OI
• Item model number: 576704
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description

Though it doesn't look like a camera bag, the Velocity 7x - Photo Sling Pack is a unique, ultra-functional pack that carries like a backpack, but swings around to the front for quick access to an SLR with a 6" lens attached and a couple additional lenses. Inside the main compartment, the camera with lens attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers. The secure, zippered Quick Flip Top opens away from the body for fast and convenient access to camera gear. A well-padded sling strap comfortably distributes the weight, but need not be removed to quickly access photo equipment. A Tuck-A-Way waist belt allows the pack to be used while hiking, biking or doing other activities. The front pocket has organizer pockets inside to keep a mobile phone, PDA or photo accessories within easy reach. It also features Tamrac's U.S.-patented Memory & Battery Management System that uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries from ones that are used up. A pocket inside the lid stores filters and lens caps. This pack is also customizable with Tamrac's Modular Accessory System components.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent design, June 1, 2007

By	Christopher Byrne "Birdman" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While I wish the pack was a little more inclined to protect my camera from the elements, it lives up to my wish of being an intelligent little thing. The sling idea is helpful and I've used it a few times already. One thing I would suggest would be to get a bigger pack, the one I got is full and I don't even own that much photo equipment. Besides it is so compact I hardly thing getting a bigger one can have any drawbacks.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect bag for its size, October 27, 2007

By	J. Stephens (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack (Black)

Love this bag, took it all over Europe with us recently, was able to quickly move it from my back to my side to my front for access or just to avoid the pickpockets...

It holds easily my Nikon D70 with its everyday lens along with the telefoto lens on one side... Since I don't have another lens yet, I was able to keep a bottle of water, sunglasses, whatever I needed in the other pocket, and the flap covered it, so it didn't touch the camera.

The front pockets are a little tight for my extra battery with a memory card in the same pocket, but no other complaints. Seems very sturdy so far, and the compartments are easy to un-velcro and move around.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect companion for a non-professional DSLR, January 14, 2008

By	SPDMNMiata (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

The Tamrac 5767 bag is perfect for the walking photographer. I've used it for day-long outings to the zoo/park and found it competely comfortable. The sling design distributes the weight accross the back and shoulder, making it easy to carry my Nikon D80 with 18-135 and 70-300 VR lenses.

The TAMRAC website includes additional photos showing ease of access to the bag, and a diagram of the interior. It is very easy to access the camera without removing the bag (a big plus over the more conventional single-shoulder bags or the larger backpack bags). However, the interior is not quite as roomy as the diagram suggests. Still, I can fit the 70-300 to left side, place the camera with the 18-135 in the center, and still have room for polarizing/UV filters below the camera. It appears that an external flash (Nikon SB-800 sized) will fit to the right side, but I haven't purchased one yet to test it. The interior includes several moveable velco dividers which enhance its flexibility.

The exterior zippered pocket isn't huge, but there is room for extra batteries, memory cards, or filters. I've managed to squeeze a case for sunglasses in there as well.

The shoulder strap is adjustable, but may present a problem for larger users. I found it uncomfortable to wear the bag as shown - with the right strap immediately under the arm - preferring to let the bag hang lower and looser (the middle of the bag rests near my waist). I am average size and height (5'10" 195lbs) and the strap is completly extended.