Today about Ultra Tamrac Thin 5680

The Tamrac 5680 gives you a lot of bang for the buck.

It provides sufficient protection for a camera carried in a purse, bag, pocket, or swinging at the end of a hand strap. Just about the only damage I could see happening to a camera in this case are a cracked LCD due to extreme bending or torsion stress, or damage from precipitation or other liquids.

The one very minor nitpick is that the flap makes it slightly thicker than it would otherwise have to be. On the plus side, the flap makes it easier and quicker to use than a zipper-operated bag.

Note that this bag has just enough space in the front pouch for an extra memory card or two, but other accessories such as a charger would obviously have to be carried separately. However, you’d still want to bring a small bag like this along on vacation for use on day trips.

The belt strap is very secure, and would probably survive a mauling by a grizzly bear without coming loose. I used to think only weenies would wear cameras at their belt, especially as I wear business clothes most days, but I can see how this would be very useful to a hiker. The same strap could let you affix your camera in any number of useful places on the outside of a backpack, any other strap, or multiple places inside a motor vehicle.

I bought the blue version for my wife, as black was out of stock. I generally prefer black, as do most people, but one should remember that a lighter color may help avoid overheating the camera when carried in the sun.

Would I have spent this much time writing a review on a Sunday morning if this cheap little bag weren’t top notch? :)
Tamrac 5680 Ultra Thin | hauntedinkbottle

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