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Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black)
- Price: $74.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # TA5603B
- Mfr# 560301
Product Highlights
- Fits SLR Camera 3-4 Lens Kit
- 900D PolyTek and Ballistic Nylon Bag
- Lens-Bridge and LensGate Divider Systems
- Dual Action Top
- Memory & Battery Management System
- Non-Removable BioCurve Shoulder Strap
- EasyGrip Carrying Handle
- S.A.S. and M.A.S. Accessory Systems
The black 5603 Pro System 3 Camera Bag from Tamrac is a compact bag designed to accommodate the digital and film SLR cameras with a 200mm zoom lens attached, a couple of smaller lenses and a flash. It cradles the camera with attached zoom lens and uses the Lens-Bridge and LensGate Divider Systems. It has a Dual Action Top that provides rain protection to the foam-padded main compartment which supports the camera on foam pillars. For shock protection, the bottom has a thick, foam-padded plastic platform. The bag has a Front Pocket that uses a Memory & Battery Management System that uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up.
Inside the top, a Windowpane-Mesh pocket stores filters, film or cleaning materials. There is a ZipDrop front pocket that has paraphernalia pockets and a mesh pocket to organize small accessories and personal items. In back, a zippered pocket holds maps, tickets and instruction manuals while a Piggy-Back Pocket allows the bag to be slipped over the handle of rolling luggage.
The 5603 has an adjustable, BioCurve shoulder strap and an EasyGrip carrying handle. The bag can use optional Tamrac accessories that use the attachment slots for our S.A.S. (Strap Accessory System) and M.A.S. (Modular Accessory System) products to customize this compact, professional bag.
- 900 denier PolyTek and ballistic nylon camera bag
- Adjustable foam padded divider
- Lens-Bridge Divider System allows the camera to sit cradled above the rest of the equipment with various lens lengths attached and ready for action. The camera rides on an adjustable platform insuring a perfect fit with or without a motor drive.
- LensGate Divider System has padded gates that swing open and closed to protect equipment from coming in to contact with each other. When used in conjunction with our Lens-Bridge divider system, they provide a better level of protection.
- M.A.S. Modular Accessory System compatible - This system allows photographers to customize and personalize their backpacks, shoulder bags and cases by using accessories that quickly attach to the M.A.S attachment slots. These accessories will also attach to any belt or to the Tamrac Modular Accessory Belt.
- S.A.S. (Strap Accessory System) compatible - This system has components that attach to the shoulder strap to allow photographers to personalize and customize their carrying systems.
- Metal D rings to attach other accessories
- Dual Action Top provides full coverage of the main compartment
- Pockets
-
- Front Pocket incorporates the Memory & Battery Management System that uses red flags to identify which memory cards and batteries are available and which ones are used up
- Windowpane-Mesh pockets inside the lid organize small, vital accessories like memory cards, batteries, filters and film.
- ZipDrop zippered, see-through mesh pocket is great for storing accessories and small items that are normally hard to locate.
- In back, a zippered pocket holds maps, tickets and instruction manuals
- Piggy-Back Pocket allows the bag to be slipped over the handle of rolling luggage
- For shock protection, the bottom has a thick, foam-padded plastic platform.
- Carrying Options
-
- Non-removable, adjustable BioCurve shoulder strap
- EasyGrip carrying handle
| Material |
Exterior: 900 denier PolyTek is a smooth, very tightly woven, extremely strong and double coated fabric to provide superior weatherproofing. Exterior: Ballistic nylon Interior: Lined with thick, closed-cell foam for the very best shock and vibration protection. |
| Type of Closure | Buckle |
| Exterior Dimensions | 10 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 8.0" (27 x 23 x 20cm) (WxHxD) |
| Interior Dimensions | 9.0 x 6.0 x 7.0" (23 x 15 x 18cm) (WxDxH) |
| Tripod Holder | No |
| Accommodates | Film or digital SLR camera with zoom lens attached, 2-3 additional lenses, flash, and accessories |
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Non-removable, adjustable BioCurve shoulder strap EasyGrip carrying handle |
| Weight | 1.0 lbs 8.0 oz (680g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Well padded (14)
- Easily accessible equipment (13)
- Lightweight (13)
- Strong construction (13)
- Comfortable (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Transporting gear (12)
- Daily usage (11)
- Protecting gear (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (10), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 17 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-17
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Optimise for maximum space use. The only thing is the space under the camera is a little hard to get stuff there. But overall this bag is well done, compact & robust
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I absolutely love this bag! great storage, not too heavy, and optional removable dividers. The only thing i wish is that it was just a little bit bigger to fit all of my lenses
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I got this bag as part of a full kit with the Nikon D800 and I absolutely love it. It is really well designed and securely holds all of my equipment: body and lenses, extra batteries and charger, external flash, etc. I will admit, it is rather large, so if you don't have a lot of extra gear you want to carry around with you at all times, it might be a bit over-kill for you. On the whole I think it's a really great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Strong Construction
- Water resistant
- Well Padded
Cons
- Nothing major
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Using the bag to carry Nikon D90, 18-55mm, 70-300mm, SD cards, charger, and spare battery to photo the launch of STS-135 and it's working great. Plenty of space to carry gear plus a few extras. Only downside is an annoying flap on the inside left that cushions/positions the body and mounted lense which needs to be positioned manually when the camera is inserted into bag. If it were a little stiffer it wouldn't need to be moved each time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I liked the camera bridge on the older bags. In my case the "wings" on the current bridge gets in the way and requires moving them around to get the camera to fit properly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- Hard To Access Equipment
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Compact, fits 2 cameras, 3 lens, flash and all accesories!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I've been buying Tamrac products for a long time and have never been disappointed. Really like the fact that it compatible with the M.A.S. and S.A.S. system. Overall great value for the money well constructed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Roomy
- Secure
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Right now, this bag is holding a DSLR, two "kit lenses," a macro/portrait lens, and two flash units, plus a battery charger, two spare batteries, a memory card vault, spare filters, owner's manuals for camera and flash and a few other incidentals. The bag is deep enough to allow stacking of items, and well partitioned with movable dividers. I could not possibly be more pleased.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I already had one of these bags for a small video camera that I purchased recently. I was so impressed with the quality of it that I bought another one for my wife's DSLR. I really like the construction, organization and customization of the product. I've owned other Tamrac products in the past as well and they always are top notch. The bag resists water really well if you get caught out in the rain and for some reason I particularly like the red flaps you can pull out in the front pocket that I store my memory cards in. A good way to know if that memory card is empty or not. (set it up how you want . . . red flap out means either empty or full, however you like to set it up) Plenty of nooks and crannies to squirrel away cables, batteries, filters and other small stuff as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Nice, small and unnoticeable bag for people who don't require extreme durability. Construction could be a little more stronger but this one works fine. I use it to carry a camera with lens attached, two additional lenses, flash and lens hoods, which unfortunately have to be carried loose inside the bag. If you attach them to lenses (reversed ofcourse) they simply won't fit the bag. If there are no hoods, then there is room for one more lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
The bag is the perfect size for just the essentials. The straps are nice, the compartments are good sized with little compartments for individual storage, and the dividers on the inside are velcro and customizable for exactly what you need. I think the sides could have been slightly more "stiff" and supportive, but it should provide plently of support for average use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I use this bag every day to carry DSLR, 2 lenses, flash and various small electronics. Like all Tamrac bags, this one is well-made and very organized. Plenty of pockets for everything. This bag is for someone who is selective about what they carry and wants to travel light. It will not hold everything including the kitchen sink. It is very comfortable to carry, and the price is reasonable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Easy to use right from the bag. Pleaty of space, but compact. Like the velcro dividers too.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- Not Enough Pockets
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I bought this bag to hold my Nikon D90, it prime 18-105 VR lens, flash and my Nikon 70-300 VR lens. It all fits neatly and compactly. The cushioned inserts help protect and hold the camera which sits on top and in the zipper front, I can store extra camera batteries, flash batteries and all the SD memory cards I can put into the special pouches built inside the zippered area. I have plenty of room for filters and miscellaneous items. The whole kit is supported by a heavy duty shoulder strap which makes carrying everything a breeze. It also has a neat hand grip. I can't say enough good about this bag and I'm very happy with it and would highly recommend it to everyone.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I can fit all my equipment in this one bag with easy access!!
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Well organized. Average build quality.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Value
- High Quality
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Carry bag
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I use it to carry my camera and some of my gear when I am out and about. It holds my camera, flash,two extra lenses, batteries, manuals, memory sticks and cleaning kit. I ordered the accessory pouches to attaches to the out side loops to carry my filters.
Displaying reviews 1-17
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Well padded (14)
- Easily accessible equipment (13)
- Lightweight (13)
- Strong construction (13)
- Comfortable (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Transporting gear (12)
- Daily usage (11)
- Protecting gear (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (10), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 17 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-17
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Optimise for maximum space use. The only thing is the space under the camera is a little hard to get stuff there. But overall this bag is well done, compact & robust
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I absolutely love this bag! great storage, not too heavy, and optional removable dividers. The only thing i wish is that it was just a little bit bigger to fit all of my lenses
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I got this bag as part of a full kit with the Nikon D800 and I absolutely love it. It is really well designed and securely holds all of my equipment: body and lenses, extra batteries and charger, external flash, etc. I will admit, it is rather large, so if you don't have a lot of extra gear you want to carry around with you at all times, it might be a bit over-kill for you. On the whole I think it's a really great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Strong Construction
- Water resistant
- Well Padded
Cons
- Nothing major
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Using the bag to carry Nikon D90, 18-55mm, 70-300mm, SD cards, charger, and spare battery to photo the launch of STS-135 and it's working great. Plenty of space to carry gear plus a few extras. Only downside is an annoying flap on the inside left that cushions/positions the body and mounted lense which needs to be positioned manually when the camera is inserted into bag. If it were a little stiffer it wouldn't need to be moved each time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I liked the camera bridge on the older bags. In my case the "wings" on the current bridge gets in the way and requires moving them around to get the camera to fit properly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- Hard To Access Equipment
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Compact, fits 2 cameras, 3 lens, flash and all accesories!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I've been buying Tamrac products for a long time and have never been disappointed. Really like the fact that it compatible with the M.A.S. and S.A.S. system. Overall great value for the money well constructed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Roomy
- Secure
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Right now, this bag is holding a DSLR, two "kit lenses," a macro/portrait lens, and two flash units, plus a battery charger, two spare batteries, a memory card vault, spare filters, owner's manuals for camera and flash and a few other incidentals. The bag is deep enough to allow stacking of items, and well partitioned with movable dividers. I could not possibly be more pleased.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I already had one of these bags for a small video camera that I purchased recently. I was so impressed with the quality of it that I bought another one for my wife's DSLR. I really like the construction, organization and customization of the product. I've owned other Tamrac products in the past as well and they always are top notch. The bag resists water really well if you get caught out in the rain and for some reason I particularly like the red flaps you can pull out in the front pocket that I store my memory cards in. A good way to know if that memory card is empty or not. (set it up how you want . . . red flap out means either empty or full, however you like to set it up) Plenty of nooks and crannies to squirrel away cables, batteries, filters and other small stuff as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Nice, small and unnoticeable bag for people who don't require extreme durability. Construction could be a little more stronger but this one works fine. I use it to carry a camera with lens attached, two additional lenses, flash and lens hoods, which unfortunately have to be carried loose inside the bag. If you attach them to lenses (reversed ofcourse) they simply won't fit the bag. If there are no hoods, then there is room for one more lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
The bag is the perfect size for just the essentials. The straps are nice, the compartments are good sized with little compartments for individual storage, and the dividers on the inside are velcro and customizable for exactly what you need. I think the sides could have been slightly more "stiff" and supportive, but it should provide plently of support for average use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I use this bag every day to carry DSLR, 2 lenses, flash and various small electronics. Like all Tamrac bags, this one is well-made and very organized. Plenty of pockets for everything. This bag is for someone who is selective about what they carry and wants to travel light. It will not hold everything including the kitchen sink. It is very comfortable to carry, and the price is reasonable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Easy to use right from the bag. Pleaty of space, but compact. Like the velcro dividers too.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
- Not Enough Pockets
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I bought this bag to hold my Nikon D90, it prime 18-105 VR lens, flash and my Nikon 70-300 VR lens. It all fits neatly and compactly. The cushioned inserts help protect and hold the camera which sits on top and in the zipper front, I can store extra camera batteries, flash batteries and all the SD memory cards I can put into the special pouches built inside the zippered area. I have plenty of room for filters and miscellaneous items. The whole kit is supported by a heavy duty shoulder strap which makes carrying everything a breeze. It also has a neat hand grip. I can't say enough good about this bag and I'm very happy with it and would highly recommend it to everyone.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I can fit all my equipment in this one bag with easy access!!
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
- Storing Gear
- Transporting Gear
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
Well organized. Average build quality.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Value
- High Quality
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Carry bag
Comments about Tamrac 5603 Camera Bag (Black):
I use it to carry my camera and some of my gear when I am out and about. It holds my camera, flash,two extra lenses, batteries, manuals, memory sticks and cleaning kit. I ordered the accessory pouches to attaches to the out side loops to carry my filters.
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