Consumer ratings: Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 Pro Photo Sling Pack (Blue)

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Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 Pro Photo Sling Pack (Blue) Consumer Report

Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 Pro Photo Sling Pack (Blue) Review by Bryan Decker "Lensrookie" (Salem, OR USA)

I have owned this bag for about a year and wanted to share my experience with it. Here are the pros and cons of this bag:

Pros:
-Good design inside for storage and for day trips.
-One of the best looking bags I have seen
-The flip around design works fairly well
-Good build quality

Cons:
-The sling system does not work very well for me. The strap tends to rise up my chest over time until it is rubbing against the base of my neck. This happens with or without the waist strap secured. I am constantly having to adjust the bag or hold the strap as I walk. This spoils the bag for me.

I would not purchase this bag again and will be more careful about sling bags in the future.

Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 Pro Photo Sling Pack (Blue) Review by Kenneth R. Depree (Sosua, Dominican Republic)

I have been using a Tamarac Velocity 8 for several years. It was purchased for use with my previous camera, a Canon SX10IS. However, I now have a Canon T2i with battery pack and several lenses and the Velocity 8 was not large enough. For that reason, I purchased the Velocity 9.

I can carry the camera with zoom lens and hood attached ready to use plus another lens and several other things in the main compartment. The two lenses that are always in the bag, one of which is on the camera, are the Canon 18-135 and Canon 70-300. Both with hood. Which lens is on the camera at the time depends on what I am shooting. If on the street, it will be the 18-135, if shooting kiteboarders, surfers, or other sports action, it will be the 70-300.

I am pleased with the bag; it gives me the space I now need but retains the versatility that causes me to prefer a sling to a camera case or backpack. When I am out and about with my camera, I carry the bag with sling on one shoulder. When out in field, I wear it like a backpack and use the waist strap to held spread the load.

This is a well made bag with adequate padding to protect the camera. A little more flexibility with arrangement of the dividers would be nice, but I don't have enough concern to subtract a star.

Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 Pro Photo Sling Pack (Blue) Review by James K. Shepherd "jim44646" (Massillon, Ohio United States)

I've had this bag about 6 months. It is well built but clumsy to use. All weight is on one shoulder. when shoulder strap is adjusted out to access camera as a side or front bag you a have to readjust to use waist strap in back pack position. Top speed flap is held down with 3 quick-release buckles, not so speedy. Front pocket could use expander pleats and a longer zipper for better access. Not mush room for battery charger and chord.

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Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 Pro Photo Sling Pack (Blue):: Description

The Pro Sling Pack is a larger version of the popular Photo Sling Pack. It can be carried comfortably like a backpack, but can be swung around to the front to provide quick access to a pro-sized 35mm or digital SLR like a Nikon F5 and D1 or Canon's EOS 1V and 1D with a 200mm zoom lens attached. A well-padded sling strap comfortably distributes the weight, but need not be removed to quickly access photo equipment. Outside, a large mesh pocket is ideal for carrying an energy bar or water bottle, while organizer pockets inside keep a mobile phone, PDA, or photo accessories within reach. A Windowpane-Mesh pocket inside the lid stores filters. Compatible with Tamrac's Modular Accessory System components to customize this pack with Tamrac accessories

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