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What to say...I've been using this thing for years (started with a 2MP HP point & shoot back when I was doing dinosaurs). I've got a zillion other bags and cases and I keep trying to find one that works better...and I can't. Upgraded to a Minolta DiMage Z3. It handled that with the adapter for the filters and telephoto and wide angle lenses, filters, batteries etc. Upgraded to a Nikon D50 with the kit lenses...no problem.
I'm currently packing it for a trip to Key West and it now holds: a Nikon D80 with dual battery grip, a (big, fat, heavy) Nikkor 18-200mm VRII lens and a wide, padded Tamrac (of course) strap. Plus the SB400 flash and a Nikkor 50mm prime lens. Plus the cable shutter release, miscellaneous cables and a flashlight. And there's still enough room for a pack of cheep ceegars and a bottle of Cholula. And that's just the main compartment.
The top flap mesh pocket holds docs, cleaning supplies, spare memory cards, filters and assorted small junk. The front pocket holds sunglasses, my trusty Leatherman, a Treo 650 with wi-fi adapter and a Creative Zen Vision M, all instantly accessible (well, I have to leave the Zen out if I want to zip it shut).
The side pockets are real pockets. They open only at the top and have velcro flaps, not the miserable wrap around when you open 'em everything falls out on the ground zippers. And they're big: one end has full size folding noise canceling earphones (or a set of compact binoculars if I'm not flying) and the other is full of spare batteries, cables etc.
On the bottom in front, there are sturdy straps that hold the Gorillapod (or a good sized tripod if you're one of those obsessive types).
The shoulder strap is wide, well padded and attaches with real steel D-Rings and clips, not that cheap plastic crap. Hang a couple of carabiners off them and you can look like the Beverly Hillbillies in no time (the ceegar cutter had to go someplace). I wore the strap out eventually and replaced it with a wider and better padded Tamrac (of course) strap to handle the heavy iron. The top has a full zipper plus straps if you want to lock it down. The top does NOT have that annoying hangy down flap in front that gets in the way when you need to pop the camera out quick. It's almost as fast as a dedicated top loader.
The waist belt is wide and supports a lot of the weight if you need it, or slides into a rear pocket out of sight if you don't. The pocket for the belt opens at both ends and you can slip in a (thin) rain slicker or jacket if the weather's bad. It doesn't have a strap on the back to attach it to your carry-on bag handle but there are a couple of fabric loops that I rigged with mini-bungee cords that do that better than the real straps on my other bags.
The bag itself weighs almost nothing, is well padded, wears like iron...and the whole thing fits under the airline seat as a "personal item" so you can still bring a carry-on bag or backpack on the plane. (YMMV)
Only problem? Five years from now when it's old and beat and dirty and ratty and you hate the sight of it and it...just...won't...wear...out...remember I warned ya. :)
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Although the seller of the "used_like new" product didn't mention this in pre-sales communications, the bag I got is forest green, not black. That, however, does not affect my opinion of its functionality. The padding seems like it will protect my gear very well. I haven't quite figured out how to adjust the Velcro partitions (the "LensBridge support system") to get my Canon T4i with 55-250mm lens attached to lie horizontally, but with the camera and lens facing downward, I am able to also fit a 60mm lens and its case, an 18-55 lens and its case, and a washcloth in the main compartment, with room to spare, say for a flash. In one of the (unpadded) side pockets, I put the bag's shoulder strap, and in the other are lens cleaning cloths and lipstick dust removers. In the front zippered compartment are my camera's manual, a little notebook, and some small sundries. In the mesh zippered compartment I have lens caps and a polarizing filter; there is room there for extra batteries and other small items. The length of waist belt is a bit difficult to adjust, but one usually needs to do that just once. The bag seems to be well constructed and should last for a long time. Unlike the photo and what another reviewer mentioned, the clips on the shoulder strap and the D rings are black, but I still I think they're metal (not plastic).Best Deals for Tamrac 706 Deluxe Convertible Camera Bag (Black)
Like a lot of photographers I have several camera bags. I've tried the shoulder bags which get pretty heavy after awhile; sling bags which never seem to hold enough for their size and backpacks in which I end up with a wet shirt back after awhile. This camera bag as a fanny pack is great. It is easy to pull around and get equipment out of the bag. The camera is right on top and after removing it, other lens and accessories are readily available.Besides a backpack, this is the first bag I have been able to get all my equipment in. I usually have a 28-300mm lens attached to the camera and also carry a 12-24mm and 90mm macro lens. In addition, I carry a flash, hoodloupe, angle viewfinder attachment and tripod ball head (so I always have it with me whether I've brought my monopod or either tripod) in the main compartment. That leave the front and side pockets for filters, small flashlight, pencil and paper, manual, extra batteries and cards and more.
I highly recommend this bag for anyone that is carrying a bag for a long time. As a fanny pack you forget you even have it on.
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I just got it but it really is all I hoped it would be and then some. I was surprised to find that it also had a built in hip strap. It seems very well built with strong straps. I wouldn't call it a large bag, it definitely is more on the medium side but is just enough room for me. I am satisfied with my purchase.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Tamrac 706 Deluxe Convertible Camera Bag (Black)
The marketing on this camera bag is very deceptive. It indicates that it can handle 3-5 lenes, plus a strobe. I could not even get 3 lenses without filling it up, let alone not having room for a strobe.It proudly indicates that it is made in the USA, but appears poorly made as compared to my last Tamac bag which was made overseas.
This is my last Tamrac bag.
I ended up giving away a perfectly new bag.
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