I have the Tamrac Velocity 9. My somewhat standard kit is a large DSLR
(Nikon D2x) with the 18-200 zoom, a 200-400 f4.5-5.6 zoom, and a 12-24
zoom.
Plus extra stuff of course that goes in the pocket on the back. It's a
tight
fit, however I usually take the camera out anyway when I'm using and hang
it
off my neck.
The shoulder strap has the standard kind of adjustment clip that you see
with other nylon straps, i.e. the strap goes into the clip, over, and back
out. So you just lift the clip to release the strap, and then pull on the
loose end to tighten back up. Most of the time I use the bag I don't
change
the adjustment though.
I find that the bag can be uncomfortable to wear for long times (say over
two hours). The strap tends to dig into the side of my neck, and also it
restricts my breathing. It does come with a belt strap also however I
have
found that that is not very helpful. In the future I will probably use a
regular two-strap knapsack instead of the Velocity, even though I really
like the convenience. I guess in part it depends on how much you like to
change lenses or grap for other things such as filters.
Also BTW the Velocity is part of the Tamrac "system", so one other thing I
got is a filter case which uses a velcro strap to attach to the side of
the
Velocity.
And one final comment, there are no external attachment points for things
like tripods.
HTH
"Warren Thai" <wthai1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:47edf7d9$0$25819$afc38c87@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Hi,
> I am interested in the Tamrac Velocity bag for my digital SLR. I want a
> bag which can store my DSLR with regular 18-55mm lens plus and an extra
> 70-300mm zoom lens. Preferably also with room for an extra piece of
> equipment in the future like a flash or another lens.
> I was going to buy a Velocity 7X bag from ebay but want more info. I've
> read reviews saying the 7X was too small, the strap was to tight around
> the chest and the padding was inadequate. On the other hand, other
reviews
> rate the bag highly. I can't seem to find one in the stores to get a
feel
> of it. I really like the design of this bag giving easy quick access but
> being unable to see it first hand I'm a bit uneasy of purchasing one
over
> the internet.
> So please if you have seen this bag or own one, please share your
> comments.
> Also a question is how does the shoulder strap extend when you swing the
> bag around to access the camera? Is it like a clip or something similar?
> Also please tell me which velocity size you have as I am unsure which
size
> is the best fit (both for storing the equipment and being comfortable
when
> worn).
> Thanks
> -Warren
>
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