FYI Tamrac Velocity 9 camera bag

[bolling]

I just received it today and just want to let anyone know who is interested that it will hold the Digital Rebel with grip and 100-400L lens with the lens hood mounted ready for pictures. It will hold this plus a couple of smaller lenses and a flash plus filters, batteries etc. I really like it. It has 1 strap that goes across your shoulder and can be swiveled from backpack position to front position without removing from your shoulder. I got it new for $50 plus $9.95 shipping on ebay. I think B&H sells it for $56.95 plus $6.95 shipping.

[vfilby]

Congrats, you should post a photo... or a link to one if you do not wish to anger the gods. ;-)

Vince

[aam1234]

Agree with Vince.

[bolling]

I am new to the forum and am not sure how to do that. I do not have a web page and do not belong to any upload service. I do sell things sometimes on ebay but I can upload right off my computer.

[boone]

I bought a Velocity 7 and sent it back because it was too small. The Velocity 9 in pictures looks fairly big. I liked the design of the Velocity 7, but the weight is all placed on one shoulder strap. I'm wondering if carrying the larger Velocity 9 would eventually become uncomfortable. Have you carried it far?

[bolling]

I have not carried it any distance at all yet, you could be right if it was really loaded down.

[scottbergerphoto]

The Velocity 9 is larger and more bulky then the 7, but if you must use the BGED3 or use a 1 series camera, you need the extra width. I use the 9 and 7, but I like the 7 more. The 9 will comfortably fit a 1D Mark II and Canon 4000 f/5.6 and wide angle lens or flash on the side.
Scott

[Tom W]

The Velocity 9 is larger and more bulky then the 7, but if you must use the BGED3 or use a 1 series camera, you need the extra width. I use the 9 and 7, but I like the 7 more. The 9 will comfortably fit a 1D Mark II and Canon 4000 f/5.6 and wide angle lens or flash on the side.
Scott

Scott - what lens can you carry with the Velocity 7? 100-400? 24-70? I'm curious as to how it stacks up since I may be looking for yet another camera bag.

[dtrayers]

I use my Velocity 7 when I travel by air.

I have it setup with a center divider from top to bottom slightly off center. I can carry the 10D (without a grip) attached to the 17-40L on the wider side, the 70-200 f/4L on the other side, and across the top under the flap the 420EX. If I don't want the flash I can put a paperback book there instead. In the pouch there's room for an extra battery, a 77mm polarizer, a cable release, a tabletop tripod and a lenspen. In the flap pocket I keep extra CF cards. Works well for me.

[scottbergerphoto]

The Velocity 9 is larger and more bulky then the 7, but if you must use the BGED3 or use a 1 series camera, you need the extra width. I use the 9 and 7, but I like the 7 more. The 9 will comfortably fit a 1D Mark II and Canon 4000 f/5.6 and wide angle lens or flash on the side.
Scott

Scott - what lens can you carry with the Velocity 7? 100-400? 24-70? I'm curious as to how it stacks up since I may be looking for yet another camera bag.
I can easily carry the 10D (no battery grip), 100-400 IS L, a short prime or zoom, and a flash. Long primes are not going to fit.
Regards,
Scott

[Tom W]

I can easily carry the 10D (no battery grip), 100-400 IS L, a short prime or zoom, and a flash. Long primes are not going to fit.
Regards,
Scott

Thanks, Scott. Its not a real expensive bag, and I like Tamrac quality. I can see myself carrying the 24-70 and the 85 plus flash for event photography.

[sds4kst8]

Does anyone have a photo of this bag with their gear in it? I think posts about bags with photos are most helpful.

Thanks.

[drisley]

Since Adorama messed up my order, I decided to cancel.
I was planning on getting the Slinger, but now I may get a velocity.

I have a 300D with Grip, and mainly will have the 135F2L mounted with lens hood, and probably the 50mm and 85mm lenses and 420ex.

Would the Velocity 7 or 9 be enough?

Decisions, decision! :roll:

[scottbergerphoto]

Since Adorama messed up my order, I decided to cancel.
I was planning on getting the Slinger, but now I may get a velocity.

I have a 300D with Grip, and mainly will have the 135F2L mounted with lens hood, and probably the 50mm and 85mm lenses and 420ex.

Would the Velocity 7 or 9 be enough?

Decisions, decision! :roll:
The battery grip makes the camera too wide for the 7. Also in the 7, you can only fit one add'l lens.
Scott

[Seamless]

The battery grip makes the camera too wide for the 7. Also in the 7, you can only fit one add'l lens.
Scott

Not sure how the 300D compares dimensionally, but a D60 mounted to a 28-135mm lens fits in my Velocity 7 with both 50mm/1.4 and 20-35mm lenses. That's without battery grip, but fits small stuff like remote controller, extra battery, flash media wallet, etc. I like the compact portability especially for bike rides. The cover is rain repellant, but I include a gallon-size zip-lock bag for the camera and smaller bags for the other lenses in case I get soaked.

Anything more, I use a Domke Iguana 20 backpack which can hold the battery grip, my rain jacket & compact umbrella (the pack has its own rain cover), PDA, iBook, cell phone, food.

Jay Giusti

[bigdave]

We have the velocity 7 at ritz camera, but not the velocity 9. I'd know, cause i'm aching to get my hands on one for my 10D when I buy it next month. I've never actually seen the velocity 9 but i know it's about 2 in larger than the 7 on all sides, and the design fits just about everyone like a glove.

http://tamrac.com/f_velocity.htm

aaaah finally the link you've all been craving... or close to it.

[chuckindetroit]

I did a lot of searching for a toploader style bag and settled on the Velocity 9 because of the large lens capacity and it instantly switches from back to chest. My normal walk around lens is the Sigma 80-400 EX OS and it fits nicely attached to a 10D with BigEd and lens hood inverted. This package fits straight down the middle and there is plenty of room on either side for any extra lenses. I also cary a Sigma 28-300 and a macro lens along with a D30 and there is still plenty of room left in the main compartment. There are several nice velcro-adjustable dividers to suit your needs. The only drawback I have found is all the weight is on one shoulder.

[Haiku]

Can anyone who owns the Velocity 9 and carries a pro DSLR like the 1D comment on the comfort of the bag when carried fully loaded for extended periods.

[MDJAK]

Haiku, I can comment on that. I have the velocity 9 and the 1dsmkII.

Yesterday, I went to B&H to find a different bag but wound up sticking with the 9.

I wanted to purposely go light yesterday as we were walking about four to five miles yesterday in Manhattan. I had the 1dsmkII, 70-300 DO IS lens and my Epson p2000 in the bag. My shoulder is hurting today. The bag does become uncomfortable after a while. I would like the strap to be longer. When it is extended to its fullest, the strap is not comfortable below the buckle.

I might add that I'm in shape, I weightlift on a regular basis and do cardio. I add this comment to let you know that if the bag hurt my shoulder, it is not because I'm a slouch. I prefer a waist bag, but the only ones that will fit the 1 series are just too bulky.

[Bamamike]

I own the Volocity 9 and carried it around for 2 1/2 hours with the EF 28-135mm IS on my 20D w/ power grip, a 17-35mm Tamroc, 580EX flash, a small tripod, 2 sets of batteries for the flash, 2 spare batteries for the camera, double charger , dc-coupler and all cables, wire remote, filters, 1.4 converter, manuals for camera and flash. I cannot say that this bag is uncomfortable, with this load it is so far the best bag I ever had on my shoulder. I like the quick access and the safe hold even the bag is open. If I have to travel light I use the digital convertible (Model 5674).

[Lucky]

I also own the Velocity 9. I was out this morning for about 2 hours. Inside the bag was a Canon 20D w/Canon 17-40mm F4L attached, a Canon 70-200mm F4L, Canon 50mm F1.8 II, Canon 580EX w/batteries, Sekonic L358 exposure meter, tabletop tripod, extra set of AA batteries, extra BP-511A battery, lens hoods for the 17-40 and the 70-200, Canon remote switch for the camera. Actually the camera and 17-40mm F4L was around my neck most of the time. Like other people have stated, the Velocity 9 does tend to put more strain on one shoulder. I spend more time adjusting it. I haven't tried the waist belt yet, but I imagine it might take some of the pressure off my shoulder. Has anybody used the belt yet? I also have a Velocity 7, which is too small and a Lowepro Mini-Trekker AW. I too like the quick access this bag offers. That's why I bought in the first place.

[IanD]

*DISCLAIMER*
"The devil made me do it."
*End of DISCLAIMER.

The Velocity 9 is larger and more bulky then the 7, but if you must use the BGED3 or use a 1 series camera, you need the extra width. I use the 9 and 7, but I like the 7 more. The 9 will comfortably fit a 1D Mark II and Canon 4000 f/5.6 and wide angle lens or flash on the side.
Scott

I wanna see the the size of the freakin bag that can hold a Canon 4000 f/5.6
Heck, might as well toss in a photo of the lens too:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):): )

[jverran]

I own a 9 & have found the load out to be very comfortable. I shoot with a 350XT plus battery grip. Sigma 50-500DG & kit lens along with other necessities.

Regards, JV

RLTW