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(More customer reviews)I underestimated the Tamrac Velocity 9 bag when I got it. The bag felt awkward compared to the other Tamrac bags that I was use to. I normally use the Digital Pro 9 which is a top down bag that i strapped accessory bags to on both sides and pretty much could only handle a camera with a lens, an alternative lens, and a flash.
When I first got the bag I placed it back to back with my other one and with the accessory bags connected they were roughly the same size. Although after I placed the camera and lenses in it I realized that it was big enough for me to carry a Nikon D200 with vertical grip, Nikon 70-200 vr, Nikon 18-200 vr, Sb800 flash, Nikon 50 1.8, Sigma 28-70 2.8 and two 20 ounce Mountain Dews.
Some background about myself. I work as a photographer at the biggest newspaper in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. As a photographer I do a lot of running around and standing and waiting. Sometimes I only spend short amounts of time in one LOCATION and others I spend what seems like days at an event. My concerns with the Velocity 9 bag was that I was now carrying more equipment than I had before and I didn t know how bad that was going to be on my back and shoulders because after 2 back to back football games my other bag left me sore. But the Velocity bag some how redistributes the weight unlike any other bag I have owned. Last weekend I photographed 3 back to back High School football games and the only thing the was sore was my feet. Should have wore more comfortable shoes.
Things I like about the bag.
Can carry a camera, 5 lenses, a flash, and still have room for some beverages.
Has a big pocket in the back that can hold a lot of filters, cards, remotes, and other loose items.
Shoulder strap doesn t cut into the shoulder even with a lot of items in the bag.
Things that I don t like.
Sometimes feel like a turtle because I under estimate how much it sticks out in the back. It s hard to move through a packed room without bumping into someone.
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Tamrac 5769 Velocity 9x Pro Photo Sling Pack (Black)The Tamrac 5769 Velocity 9x Photo Sling Pack is a 600 denier PolyTek bag designed to carry and protect a digital or film SLR with a 70-200mm zoom lens attached, additional lenses, flash and accessories. The bag is versatile so it can be carried like a backpack, but can also be easily accessed by sliding the pack around to the front. The zippered Quick Flip Top opens away from the body for fast and convenient access to camera gear. There is a carry handle, a padded sling strap and a Tuck-A-Way waist belt that comfortably distributes the weight, but need not be removed to quickly access photo equipment.The front pocket has organizer pockets inside to keep a mobile phone, PDA or photo accessories within easy reach. It also has a Memory & Battery Management System that uses red flags to identify available memory cards from ones that are used up. A pocket inside the lid stores filters and lens caps. Use the attachment slots of the M.A.S. (Modular Accessory System) to customize the sling pack.
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