Lowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Lowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black)
Customer Review: For general use this is the bag for you...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have two main bags for carrying my equipment depending on the situation. The first is a Tenba Explorer 8X that I use for long distance comfortable carries. Those who do hikes in Yosemite would enjoy this bag as it is for all intent and purpose a BACKPACK with all the features you would look for in that style. That said, it is a little bulky and to get to anything inside you have to take it off and lay it flat to prevent items coming out.
This bag on the other hand is a dream come true for the "Daily out and about" application. I was introduced to the Sling-Pack style of carry bag recently and once I started using them for my tote bag (Wallet, Keys, Books, etc.)I fell in love with the style for general use. I happened across this bag for a song so I got it (the 300) and found for daily excursions around town and general carry, I all I needed and then some fit comfortably in the bag vs the carry everything with me backpack.
The only complaint is that there is no way to effectively carry a tripod/monopod on the pack. Other than that I LOVE THIS BAG!!!
Customer Review: Hard to improve it
Summary: 5 Stars
If there is a better carry pack for digital SLR field use of a camera and 2 - 3 lenses, I would like to see it. This bag has to be the perfect design for the outdoor photographer who wants to carry their SLR with 2 - 3 lenses and a few other accessories. The full bag carries very comfortably on your back and the swing motion to bring it out front is very natural and positions the bag perfectly for access to all the gear. The access is hands free for removing caps and changing lenses.
I have the SlingShot 100 and it comfortably carries my D70 with 3 lenses, a 12-24 f4, a 70-300 4.5-5.6 and a 24-120 3.5-5.6, all with the hoods in the carry position on each lens as well as extra batteries and memory cards. The bag is very well padded and feels small, tight and compact (in a good way, not bulky) but yet is roomy enough easily for all this gear. The carry design, build quality and little extras make this a must have for the digital SLR outdoor photographer.
You will need to upgrade to one of the larger slingshot bags if you plan to carry a 80-200 2.8 or an extra body for instance but if you can get away with the 100 I highly recommend it.
Customer Review: Quite Possibly the Handiest Bag Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
The Slingshot 200 AW is phenomenal. I can fit a Rebel XT, a 24-105mm, 10-20, 70-300mm, a strobe with remotes, plus all the batteries and flash cards I need for an entire day of shooting. Even after all that, I still have a little room left over to hold miscellaneous snacks for my 4 year old. (All snack packages are sealed, of course, and no liquids are allowed.)
I broke his bag in while I was shooting the 2008 Coeur d'Alene Ironman. Even being unfamiliar with the bag in a new situation, all my gear was easily and quickly in reach. The bag becomes just about irreplaceable as I become more familiar with it.
One particularly handy aspect of the bag is that it can serve as a field expedient tripod. Just swivel the bag to your front and lock you elbows into the top of the bag while you shoot. It won't replace a $[...] tripod, but I was still able to get some decent images of fireworks using this technique.
If you're going to be out in the field for a day or two at a time, or even for a few hours, you're going to find this bag hard to beat.
Customer Review: Comfortable, functional bag for a DSLR
Summary: 4 Stars
I shopped around a lot before settling on the LowePro Slingshot 200. I've owned a number of LowePro bags and all have been very durable and functional, so that was the brand I focused on. The slingshot is a good compromise between a backpack-style bag and a shoulder bag. I find it very easy to carry and very easy to bring around to the front of my body to get to my gear.
I carry a Nikon D80 with three lenses (Nikkor 16-85, 70-300 and 105 macro) and an SB800 flash. There is also plenty of room for accessories like filters, lens hoods, extra battery and SD cards, cleaning kit, etc. The bag is not very deep, so if you have longer lenses (like the 70-300), you'll have to lay them down horizontally to fit in the bag.
I really like the built-in rain cover -- I haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to know that if you get stuck in an unexpected rain, you can protect your gear.
Customer Review: Great bag for someone in a wheelchair...
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally bought the Slingshot 100 which proved to be so-so sizewise for the equipment I had, but I was about to get a Canon 50D and knew the 100 wouldn't cut it. I gave it away as a gift and bought the Slingshot 200. It is the perfect bag for me. Carries my camera so people don't know what I'm carrying and will also hold several lenses and a 430EX flash, plus a lot of odds and ends in side pockets.
I'm wheelchair bound and the Slingshot 200 fits perfectly on my lap. It just slips easily around when I have to stand. In my lap, it also acts as a brace when taking photos.
The additional pockets should be rearranged so the top pocket opens up in the unslung position (on my lap), and the other pocket should be moved forward so it is more accessable when in the unslung position. Otherwise, you have to be careful not to open them too much for fear of items dropping out.
Still, it is a full five star bag, particularly for us who are wheelchair bound. I feel much more secure carrying my photo equipment in some of the places I go.