Product Description

The Velocity 8x Pro Sling Pack is slightly smaller than the Velocity 9x, but still accommodates a pro digital or film SLR with a grip (such as Canon's EOS 1D series or Nikon's D2 series) and an 8" zoom lens attached. Inside the main compartment, the camera with lens attached is suspended on two vertical, foam-padded dividers that are internally reinforced with rigid plastic. The Velocity 8x can be carried comfortably like a backpack, but when swung around to the front, the secure zippered Quick Flip Top opens away from the body for fast and convenient access to camera gear. A well-padded sling strap comfortably distributes the weight, but need not be removed to quickly access photo equipment. A Tuck-A-Way waist belt allows the Velocity 8x to be used comfortably during vigorous activities such as hiking or biking. The front pocket has organizer pockets inside to keep a mobile phone, PDA or photo accessories within easy reach. It also features Tamrac's US-patented Memory & Battery Management System that uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries from ones that are used up. A pocket inside the lid stores filters and lens caps.

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Tamrac
• Model: 576801
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 2.20 pounds

Features

• Internal Dimensions: (WxDxH) 9.5 x 5.5 x 11 in. (24 x 14 x 28cm)
• External Dimensions: 12.25 x 6 x 13.5 in. (31 x 15 x 34cm)
• Weight: 2 lb. (907g)
• Color: Black

Customer Reviews

Finally the right sling bag
I now own three Velocity Sling Bags. I frist purchased the Velocity 9, as I thought the 7 would not be big enough to carry my Cannon 300 and now the 400XTI, along with room for Three lenses Cannon 17-40 f4L, the 24-105 F4L, and the Cannon 70-200 f4L. assorted filters,caps batteries, and memory cards. well it was too big, next tried the Velocity 7, too small had to leave one lense out, well the 8X solved all problems. in addition they did one thing I had hoped for the zipper flaps are on the inside of the pack now so you open it away from you. makes it easier to get at everything.

If I had but one more suggestion it would be to be able to lock the cover closed. In Europe one has to be careful of pick pockets and locks would allow me to leave the pack on my back while more through towns and villages.

get a backpack instaed
I have the Velocity 7 but it would not hold my 80-400 lens attached. The strap on this bag has little padding and the weight with a camera and lens in the bag starts to weigh on your shoulder.
I ordered the Velocity 8x with high hopes the new design would be better. It is not. The strap has more padding and my 80-400 and another lens fits in the bag but the weight still is a problem for one "sling" strap. Furthermore the product photos are deceptive they show the bag sitting high in the users back and low when it swings around. This is false advertising, if you adjust the bag so fit your back it swings around so high on your chest you struggle to get to your equipment. The adjustment strap annoyingly bunches up as you move from the back to front position. You would be better served to remove the bag defeating the whole purpose. Plus its dificult to get off and on.

I agree with the following reviews about the Velocity 8, they still hold true to the 8X.
Brian Smart wrote: "There is no particular support for the camera, other than the standard Velcro attached dividers. You can stuff it in pretty much any way you want to, but it never really seems to fit in any kind of secure fashion. True, it will hold a good amount of gear, but the top only access is awkward, and you end up digging into the bottom of the bag with no real organization options for lenses, filters, etc. And don't even get me started on the sling strap. It not only doesn't work very well, it makes it difficult to even carry the bag. It can't just be thrown over your shoulder when you need to run. And don't even try to put it on over a jacket. You need to be a bit of a contortionist to get your head and arm through the strap. If there was at least a quick-release buckle on the strap it would help. The bag's flat profile is nice, but wasted. Plus, the round bottom makes it impossible to set the bag down to open it up. It ends up lying on its back, or sort of, since the big fat sling strap sticking out the back won't actually let you lay it down flat. The advertising sounded great! Now, if they would just design the bag that they advertised...
Oh, and did I mention that this bag didn't live up to my expectations?"

I agree with Road Runners assessment as well: "...when I got a bigger lens and camera body (which did not fit in the 7) I naturally picked up the 8 (even though some "reviews" on Amazon noted that the angle of the bag after you swing it around to the front made it difficult to remove the camera.....some even felt they were likely to drop the camera)." ..."What makes the bag hang at that awkward angle is the location of the strap attachment on the side of the bag.....it is lower than on the Velocity 7. As a result, the bag hangs at a tilt when you swing it around in front of you. I could never have enjoyed my skiing trips, or taken so many great pictures, if the 7 was this awkward to use."

Get a backpack you will be better served.

Great bag for the professional
The Tamrac 5768 Velocity 8X Pro is a durable, roomy bag for carrying a zoom lens and your other gear. Its uniqueness is its ability to be moved from back to front quickly. My husband is a wildlife photographer and he finds the Velocity 8x the perfect size to transport lenses on the trail and still not be burdened by bulk. Worth noting: if other items are not carried, the bag will accommodate a digital camera fitted with a 300mm lens.