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Photo : Lowepro SlingShot 100 All-Weather Digital Camera Backpack (Black) |
- shoulder camera bagI got this for my dad who has a Nikon D60. It's a wonderful size for his camera and two lenses. The weather cover was an added bonus which comes out from the bottom of the bag and fits over the bag nicely.
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- Does the JobCompact, lightweight, good construction, good design, holds everything and much less bulky than my previous bag!
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- Its okay, just a bit small.It is a good small bag for carrying just what you need, not much extra room, still need another bag for other things like a laptop.
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- Great For Traveling Light...Has Room For The EssentialsI purchased the Slingshot 200 as a replacement for my Lowepro Rover AW. My main motivation was the size the SS 200 offered and the fact that I never really found the Rover AW to be very easy to use...it just never worked the way I wanted it to.
This bag is much closer to want I have wanted. It is a good size for air travel, is fairly lightweight, and has enough storage space for most of the essential gear I need for a trip. The bag fits my Canon 50D w/ EF 28-135mm lens with hood (reversed for storage in the bag) as well as a couple other lenses and spare batteries, charger, etc. (I can see how a larger zoom would be a problem though so I would check one out at a store before buying online if you have a concern.)
There are a few drawbacks that I have found:
I use the BG-E2N battery grip on the Canon 50D and while it does fit, it is very tight and the camera entry in and out of the bag when shouldered (and "slung around") is somewhat cumbersome. I doubt they designed it with battery grips in mind, but it does work and I am finding it easier to get the camera in and out as the bag continues to break in with use.
Also, while the slingbag side entry is great for accessing the camera on the go...once you want to change lenses, get to a flash, etc., you have to take the bag off completely, undo the safety clasps, and open the whole compartment to get to them. After all of that, you have basically lost the unique benefits that the slingbag design offers. In other words, if you are changing gear frequently you probably can find a more convenient bag.
All in all though, I am giving this bag 4 stars because the design and build are top notch and I have truly felt it was a good purchase...I am just not convinced this is that elusive "perfect bag".
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- Great Bag!This bag is everything I wanted in a camera bag + it is light and easy to use. I was able to reach my cameras while hiking and didn't have to stop to take the backpack off. In this bag I carry a Nikon D40, a small video camera, a small digital camera and the adapters to each. I'm a small woman 5'3" and this fits perfect.
My only suggestion would be- find a store that has them to try them on, both, the Slingshot 100 and Slingshot 200.For it's size the Slingshot 100 holds a lot. But check out both. Then search Amazon for the best price. I paid $30 less buying it threw Amazon!
Great product
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