Tamrac 5603 System 3 Camera Bag (Black) Reviews

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The Tamrac System 3 (and other "System") bags are very well crafted camera bags. The bag has several very attractive features.

--Handles and straps are strong and very comfortable.

--Access to bag is easy, zippers very smooth, clips easy to manage.

--Main body of bag can be reconfigured with velcro separators.

--Surprisingly high capacity (I carry an SLR body with standard lens, a 75-300 zoom, spare short focal length lens, hot shoe full flash and digital 6x zoom camera all in central pocket)

--several additional useful separators, film holders, documentation, places for lens cleaner, paper or cloths)

--durable outer shell that can take some abuse

All of this is contained in what appears from the outside to be a very small bag that easily stores for travel. Perhaps most importantly the separators, outer shell, and body construction real do appear to protect your equipment (yes I am ashamed to admit that I have had my fully loaded bag drop off of tables and down steps). Don't buy more bag than you need. If you've got a reasonable amount of gear this bag probably can handle it.

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The Tamrac System 3 camera bag is perfect for SLR owners who also have one or two compact lenses (e.g., the typical 28-200mm or 70-300mm zoom lens) in addition to the lens attached to the camera, plus a small external flash. The bag is small compared to other SLR gadget bags, but the inside can be partitioned in flexible ways. It's also well-padded, both inside and outside. It also has lining pockets for things like USB cables, camera body cap, lens caps, filters, etc. At the front, there's a compartment for miscellaneous items such as film, memory cards, pens, lens cleaning paper, etc. Hidden behind this is a pull-out pouch for batteries and memory cards, plus an ID tag (kinda hard to write on, though). You can also use the compartment this pouch is in to store film, etc, although stuff might fall out if you are not careful. At the back is another compartment, which I use to store the manual of my Nikon D70.

As you can see, this "small" bag is very versatile. In addition, you can get Tamrac's add-on pouches and pockets to attach to the strap or the sides of the bag, for additional storage.

I looked at many bags before settling on this one. It's compact and weighs about 1.5 pounds, so it's material enough to withstand tough conditions yet light enough for shoulder-use. As I mentioned it's also well padded and can accommodate extensions. If you are the typical SLR enthusiast with a total of 2-3 compact lenses and/or a small flash unit, you'll find this bag a very good fit for your needs.

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After researching a number of bags for my new digital SLR camera, I thought this bag had the best combination of price, size, and features. I'm very happy with my selection. I've never owned a Tamrac bag that I didn't feel was quality made. The MAS (Modular Accessory System) and SAS (Strap Accessory System) are quite well thought out and the available accessories are very economical compared to other brands. The bag has a small footprint, but had plenty of room for my new camera (w/lens), flash, extra 28-300mm lens and all my other necessary items. Other bags seemed to lack the perfect combination of WxHxD like this bag. It would be hard to find camera/lens cominations that wouldn't fit in this bag. Plus, extra battery sets and memory cards have predesigned pockets so everything is quick and easy to find ... everything in it's place with quick, easy access.

The only things I could find that could be improved was 1) Heftier hook/loop closier for the flap and 2) more hook/loop material to enable more compartmental options inside the bag. But, these are very small nits compared to the overal quality of this bag.

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I purchased this Tamrac 5603 System 3 Bag in black yesterday.

The first impression was really good (outside):

Nice black-color

looks and feels really weather-resistant (haven't tried it out yet)

Sides soft and big enough, so your equipment stays secure.

Good carry-around size

Not too heavy itself

Inside:

It is a bit smaller than I expected and I needed to figure out, how to "set it up"

There is a wall-system inside which you can setup how you like/prefer it, depending on your stuff

The walls are a little too soft in my oppinion, but doesnt do any bad at all

Enough space for the small parts like memory-cards, cables, batteries etc

What I carry in it:

Canon Rebel XTi (fits good)

Canon 50mm f/1.4

Canon 28-105mm USM

Canon 70-200mm f/4 L

Canon 430ex Speedlight

How good does the stuff fit?:

I'd say OK...a little too tight though...

The Rebel-Body is not too big, definitely space for a bigger body!

When the 70-200m L lens is mounted, the space to the sides is too small for putting the other lenses in

upright position.

Keep the camera mounted with a smaller zoom-lens (like the 28-105mm) and you'll have enough space to

carry two extra lenses (even bigger ones up to 200mm L ) in upright position.

The external flash easily fits into it (pretty flat in upright position)

Overall it is a good bag and I feel much better carrying around expensive equipment with a bag I feel safe with....

The capacity-limit is pretty much reached now, so If you read this and there is ANY thinking about "might my stuff fit in?" or "I could get another lens or piece of equipment?"....GET THIS BAG ONE SIZE BIGGER!

For all the others: It's a nice bag, that you totally can't go wrong with...

Have fun with it! ;)

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This bag is everthing it was advertised to be.. very secure, lots of compartments and well built. I recommend this bag whole heartedly.