Tamrac Pro Digital Zoom 10 Reviews

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Usually I keep all my gear in Ape Case Pro for Digital Slr Cameras Large Size By: Norazza which is a great case, but sometimes I just want to take the camera and lens for the day. This case fits my 5D Mark II (with attached battery grip) perfectly, even with theCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras attached. I only gave it 4 stars in portability which is really not the product's fault it is still a large case but we who love battery grips and long lenses are prepared for that.

It has an adjustable velcro tab inside at the bottom to adjust for different length lenses. When carrying a long lens, I just take it out, but adjust it up for the EF 24-105 or shorter lenses, which leaves you a little space for maybe a nifty-fifty.

Build quality is great: well padded and repels water well. Shoulder strap is nicely padded and removable if you just want to use the handle. I've found it easier to take my camera with me more often since this is so easy to carry compared to my big gear case (much to the dismay of my co-workers). ;)

I also feel the price point isn't bad for what you get.

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I use the Tamrac 5630 Pro Digital Zoom 10 Case with the S-500 Chest Harness on my backpacking trips. This system allows me to keep all my camera gear out of my backpack and on my chest where I can more easily and quickly access it. This saves room for more gear in my backpack and balances my pack weight towards the front. However, the S-500 chest harness (sold separately) doesn't have padding, so it can really wear on the shoulders after a day of hiking. I suggest finding padding if buying the S-500 harness as well.

Inside the main compartment of the Tamrac, I keep my D700 with a 50mm prime lens and a 70-300mm zoom lens, separated by a foam insert. I add a bit extra foam between the lenses to protect from jumps and falls.

On the sides, I keep an SB-600 flash in a separately purchased case, as well as a Garmin GPS inside another case. The GPS I hook up to my D700 to record latitude, longitude, and other positional data. The front pockets can fit cables, memory cards, and batteries.

I was recently caught in a sudden downpour wearing the Tamrac on my chest. I didn't want to risk the gear inside my backpack, so I walked for three hours in steady rain without protecting the Tamrac. By the time I got to shelter, my camera and lenses were damp, and the Tamrac was saturated. I did not expect the Tamrac to be waterproof, and knew that my gear could handle a little dampness. Luckily, water did not puddle inside the case, as this would have resulted in some problems. If rain is anticipated, I highly recommend stowing the Tamrac with camera gear inside a waterproof case.

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My camera is heavy and I am, shall we say, not young anymore. Carrying something heavy over my shoulder can be painful after awhile. The total weight of this case and my current camera for my short excursions (4-6 hours walking around a town or scenic area, but not hiking) is around 6 pounds. With my previous shoulder bag (a Tamrac from 9 years ago) and a lighter camera, my collar-bone area would ache after a couple of hours, but recently with this new bag and heavier camera, I was fine for the 6-hour "walkabout" that my wife and I did. So, in short, I am pleased with it.

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This case provides excellent camera protection, but I only gave it 4 stars because it is a little hard to get into in a hurry. The zippers are hidden under a rather stiff flap.

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I've mostly used Tamrac bags for the last 35yrs and am very pleased with this bag.

I wanted a shoulder bag that could carry just my Nikon D90 with vertical/battery grip attached along with the long 70-300VR lens. This works with ease.

It also includes another pad which can adjust for shorter lenses.

Very well made.

Steve