Tamrac 5630 Pro Digital Zoom 10 Case (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)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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Tamrac's Pro Digital Zoom 10 is ideal for carrying a pro digital SLR (such as Canon's EOS 1D Series or Nikon's D3) with a lens up to 9½-Inch (24cm) attached. Dual Foam Technology inside combines closed-cell foam for maximum shock protection with open-cell foam for vibration dampening and a custom fit. The front pocket features Tamrac's patented Memory & Battery Management System, which uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries from ones that are used up. Constructed of strong ballistic nylon, this pack features Windowpane-Mesh pockets and an accessory pocket in the lid for lens-cleaning paper. Belt loops in back, an EasyGrip carrying handle and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap provide convenient carrying options for the Pro Digital Zoom 10.

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