Cheap Tamrac 5561 Explorer 100 Camera Bag (Black)

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Firstthis bag looks like a medium blue in pictures on the web. It is actually a dark blue color. It seems sturdy, with plenty of pockets for accessories. It can hold a small SLR, a flash, and a lens or two. It is amply sized for an Olympus E-P1/E-P2 and it's accessories, which is what I use it for. The rain cover is a nice feature this bag comes with, for outdoor-nature and sports photography in places where it rains alot (Ohio). Overalla nice little bag that is'nt too much to lug around.

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I have always been a big fan of Tamrac bags and this one is no exception. Perfect size for a small SLR, two lenses, and all of the cords and chargers. Love the rain guard which I am sure will come in handy in rainy Hawaii!

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I'm extremely new to the DSLR/Pro-sumer world however, compared to my older Sony camcorder bag this one is "Premium". Positive features of this bag includes:

several compartments for storage

padded/insulated

adjustable strap feels comfortable across the shoulder/chest

the handle has a rubber mesh-like material around it

to help you keep a good grip (even with sweaty/wet hands)

it looks stylish and compact

(upon casual observation)it also seems to keep a constant temperature within the bag.

At the time I bought this bag (July '09), I only intended for it to hold a DSLR + Flash + Lens + related accessories (eg: AA-batteries + 2 filters, back-up SD card & camera battery, 1 lens 72mm lens hood + ID ). I later ordered another lens + filter then realized the manufacturer makes Velcro attachable accessory modules for lenses and flashes (of various sizes). Wheew!Note: I reasoned it would be wise to get an accessory pocket module for a flash rather than buy one for a lens to be attached outside the bag. ;-) However, the Velcro on the accessory module is very strong!

So far I am very pleased with this purchase. Good Luck!

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Tamrac 5561 Explorer 100 Camera Bag (Black)

Purchased for use with Fujifilm S100FS camera.

Glove-fit with tripod quick release installed.

Plus...

Storage pockets adequate for a variety of miscellaneous items.

Back storage pocket works well for camera user's manual.

Minus...

Front buckle needs to be replaced with the old style buckle. This one is too easy to get misaligned when in a rush or with cold fingers.

I did not like the contoured shoulder strap so I exchanged it with my Lowepro strap. (Personal preference)

Miscellaneous comments...

Althought the zippered top might be a bit of a pain to access, I see why it's made that way (Weather protection)

All in all, I believe it is a well made, quality product that works very well for this particular camera, and I would recommend it.

*One star removed because of the buckle.

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The Tamrac Aero 36 camera bag that I had originally purchased locally for my digital camera gear turned out to be a little too small to comfortably hold my Canon G12, a Speedlite flash, spare batteries, a battery charger, and accessories so I checked out other camera bag options on Tamrac's website. After checking the dimensions for several bags, the Explorer 100 bag (#5561) looked like it was the best choice for all my gear so I ordered one from Amazon.com. Shipping was reasonably quick, the Explorer 100 bag has more than enough space and pockets for all my digital photo gear and is still compact enough for me to easily carry it around. This size bag is exactly what I needed, it has Tamrac quality and, best of all, I got it from Amazon.com for $14 less than the lowest store price around here. Hard to beat that combination.