Tamrac 5608 Pro 8

Added to Cambags
7 July 2014
Bag type
Shoulder
Capacity
1 or 2 bodies, 3 lenses or more
Interior
12½ W x 6 D x 7 H32 x 15 x 18 cm
Exterior
16½ W x 9¼ D x 9 H 42 x 23 x 23 cm
Weight
3 lb. 3 oz. (1446 g)
Colours
Black, Blue

About this bag

The Pro 8 uses Tamrac’s patented Lens-Bridge® and LensGate® divider systems to protect two digital or film SLRs with lenses attached, multiple lenses and accessories. Equipment is completely protected beneath Tamrac’s unique full coverage Dual-Action Top™ that features quick-access Easy Squeeze™ buckles plus an internal zipper access for extra protection and security. A Slide Pocket™ features Tamrac’s U.S. patented Memory & Battery Management System™ that uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up. Pockets inside the top keep film and accessories visible and organized. The ZipDrop™ front pocket is compartmentalized with organizer pockets and a zip mesh accessory pocket. Foam-padded side pockets provide convenient outside storage and a zippered back pocket is a safe place for tickets and documents. A strong plastic platform in bottom provides shock protection. An EasyGrip™ handle, padded BioCurve™ shoulder strap with a non-slip patch and tripod straps round out the long list of features. Add Tamrac accessories using the attachment slots for our Strap Accessory System™ (S.A.S.™) products to customize this lightweight professional-sized camera bag.

What fits inside

two 35mm or digital SLRs with lenses attached, multiple lenses and accessories

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This bag is probably nearly perfect for day to day use, when you don't want, or need a backpack, but still want a good amount of equipment. It is comfortable to carry for extended periods, has reasonable padding on the main strap, and is nice to use. The main compartment has room for 2 bodies, one at either end, and up to 4 normal sized lenses (3 or 4 if you use large f2.8 lenses) in the central section. The bag has 2 fairly large pockets at either end, plus there is a useful front pocket, along with an extra pocket behind that one for storing memory cards etc. The 2 pockets in the main lid are probably better for storing cards etc though, as i tend to forget that the extra pocket is there! The bag lid/top offers the choice of either doing the zips up fully, or just doing the 4 clips up instead. Both systems work, although the zips are better in the rain! The bag also has 2 straps for a medium sized tripod to be carried at the front/bottom of the bag. I've been using mine for around 3 years, and it hasn't let me down yet.

What works

Space for a decent sized system, quality of materials, well made

Room for improvement

Nothing really

In the bag

1. Nikon D2Xs body + Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX DG 2. Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 EX DC 3. Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG 4. Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikon SB-800 flash (in side pocket) assorted memory cards, filters, batteries nikon d2xs
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In the bag

Memory stick / Camera clamp Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Canon EOS 5D with a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Canon EOS 20D with a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Bottom Row Card reader Canon Speedlite 420EX Assorted filters. Polariser, closeups etc Canon Speedlite 380EX canon 5d, canon 20d
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In the bag

Canon eos 1D MK2 w/ RRS L Bracket and Optech Neck Strap Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Canon 580EX Speedlite NP-E3 battery (under the 1D2) and the lens hoods for all the lenses. canon 1d mk ii
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I have a Tamrac Pro 8 bag that can get quite heavy when fully loaded. I also have a small Nikon bag when I only need to carry a flash or lens with the camera. The Tamrac can easily hold a Nikon D70 / 18-70mm and F80/24-85. Under each camera are two other compartments that hold my 105 micro and Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G. The center compartments can hold a SB-800, DR-3, 50mm f/1.8, battery charger and cord. There are two end pockets that hold filters on one end and a SC-17 at the other. The front flap holds a lens pen, note pad, pen, lens and body caps, etc. Under the top lid is another see through zippered compartment and inside the lid, accessible when closed, is a slide out zippered pocket for film or whatever. The back of the bag has another zippered pocket for papers, manuals, etc. A very capable bag indeed. Bag tag... D70 Plus lenses.... D70+F80 cameras .....

In the bag

The Tamrac can easily hold a Nikon D70 / 18-70mm and F80/24-85. Under each camera are two other compartments that hold my 105 micro and Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G. The center compartments can hold a SB-800, DR-3, 50mm f/1.8, battery charger and cord. nikon d70
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