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(More customer reviews)Just got this bag today, loaded it up, and here are my first impressions. To save you some reading, I like it and recommend it especially for the Nikon D90 with 18-200 Nikon lens.
Sometimes I want to carry minimal gear, which right now means the D90/18-200 combo. This setup fits nicely into this bag, WITH the lens shade in the normal position (you don't have to reverse the lens hood to fit the outfit into this bag). I also have a tripod plate permanently fastened to my camera, and it fits as well (Arca Swiss or Kirk Plate style). The strap (Nikon D90 strap) of the camera is collected over the back of the camera before I zip the lid/cover shut on this bag, and it all fits very nicely, just snug.
The bag is padded all the way around, the same way most Tamrac bags are, some kind of rubber pad enclosed in the surrounding material, and should protect the gear against most normal bumping or use.
I almost bought the next size smaller Tamrac bag (see [...]), which some users reported would also fit the D90 with the 18-200 lens, but I wanted to have a couple more, slightly larger pockets as this bag does.
I've bought several Tamrac bags over the years, and as before, construction, sewing and zippers look excellent, there is nothing "cheap" about it. I looked at similar bags of several brands for $10-$20. less (online only, no personal experience) but this one looked the best for my needs and I'm glad I got it (would have liked gray, but black is apparently the only color you can get).
The window pane mesh (where the batteries are shown spilling out in the stock photo) has velcro on it, so this pocket DOES seal shut. The other pockets in that front compartment are "open" but all these pockets are inside the main, front pouch when it is zipped shut. As shown in the photo, the 2 open pockets are each about big enough for a D90 battery; it sticks out about 3/4 inch, but OK. Or, each pocket is just big enough to contain 4 AA batteries in a plastic storage case.
I don't use the "memory/battery management" red flags you see in the photo, but they're not really in the way either.
The 2 side pockets are a little smaller than I'd hoped but I can cram a notebook, remote release, or extra batteries in them. Each is about 3.5 x 5.5 inches in size.
One good feature is that when the top lid is fastened with the buckle only (and not zipped shut) the camera can NOT fall out because of the flaps hanging over the sides and front. In other words, you do not have to zip the bag shut in order to secure the camera (I'll still zip the top lid when conditions permit, but it'll be handy at times to just have the buckle clasped).
There is a zippered compartment on the inside of the padded top lid, which is advertised as a place to put lens tissue. It is large enough that I stuck my small SD card wallet in there (4 SD cards), and also a small instruction manual for a remote control device I have. The pocket is about 3.5 x 6 inches in size, larger than you might guess, but only a thin layer of material separates it from the back of your camera when the lid/top is closed. Tamrac thoughtfully made a flap covering the zipper of this little pocket, so the zipper there will not scratch the back of your camera. Anyway, I found this pocket an unexpected bonus where I could cram some more stuff.
This bag has belt loops on the back, but will be heavy enough that this may not work well on a basic pants belt. There is a shoulder strap provided; it's pretty basic but is easy to unclip if you want it out of the way, or you can sling it over your shoulder. There's no padding in the strap, but it does have that grippy rubber lining to keep it from slipping off your shoulder.
So here's what's in the bag right now:
Nikon D90 with 18-200 lens, with lens hood in position.
A remote control (includes a time lapse device, so its larger than a basic remote).
Another remote control (wireless, google wireless D90 remote)
A Solmeta GPS unit for the D90
One set of 4 AA batteries (for another GPS or my Nikon flash units, which are carried separately).
2 or 3 D90 batteries, could probably get 4 or 5 in there somewhere, if needed.
4 SD cards in a wallet
pen and 3x5 notebook
Business cards
And a little room left over, but your water bottle, tripod, and 500mm lens will have to go elsewhere!
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