Lowepro SlingShot 100 All-Weather Digital Camera Backpack - Black
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: LoweproModel: 34736
Color: Black
Product features:
- Perfect for photojournalists
- Unique sling design goes from "carry mode" on your back, to "ready mode" in front of your chest
- Ergonomic sling strap evenly distributes equipment weight in the "carry mode"
- Holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached, up to two extra lenses, cables, and other accessories
- Built-in microfiber LCD cloth protects screens from camera straps, nicks, and scratches
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Digital camera reviews of Lowepro SlingShot 100 All-Weather Digital Camera Backpack - Black
Digital camera Review: A BIG little bag.....
Summary: 5 Stars
...that will hold a surprising amount of stuff. I've owned this pack for over a year now and haven't had any troubles or regrets in buying it. First let me preface my comments by saying my camera equipment purchases are driven by size; I travel for a living and my photo equipment needs to be as space efficient as possible.
My camera is a Nikon D40 (one of the smallest DSLR's on the market) and, with the stock 18-55mm lens, fits perfectly with plenty of room for the matching 55-200mm lens ...and there's still space left over. I keep a filter wallet and micro cloth in the camera compartment. The main camera compartment cover encompasses a flap that wraps into one side and across the back making a large space for loading/unloading. Two zippers are used for the main flap along with two security click-locks; by placing the zippers on the side of the pack and below the click-locks, you prevent the main flap from opening too far ...you will open only the side portion of the flap which allows you to safely remove and stow your camera. The roomy top compartment has plenty of space for my memory card wallet, a lens hood or two and other small miscellany. Theres a low profile zippered pocket on the outside of the main flap for a computer cable or more memory chips. About the only thing I wish this pack could accomodate would be a small tripod (like my Slik Sprint Mini) ...but that might interfere with the "SlingShot" action.
This pack has a unique backstrap; it allows you to wear it like a backpack but be able to quickly "sling" the pack around to remove the camera. And the ergonomics of camera unloading are spot on; as you rotate the pack around, the bag shows up about mid-chest, the partial opening flap (ceated by the click-locks) flips away from your body and the camera sits safely nestled ready to be removed. When your done shooting slipping the camera back is as easy and secure as removing it. Whoever thought this one up deserves a raise. Oh, and on top of all this, the bag is weather resistant.
It does take a few times before you get the hang of putting this pack on. It tends not to ride very well if you simply sling it over a shoulder. The strap will need adjusting for clothing bulk but because there's only one, it's not much of a hassle. There's also a waist strap but I've never used it ...I suppose if I wore it riding a bike I might use the waist strap but for everyday hikes it works fine without it. Oh, at the risk of sounding sexist, this might not be the best bet for female photographers (as another reviewer mentioned); the strap runs diagonally across your chest and, well, I'll leave the rest up to you to figure out. Best bet for anyone considering this pack is to try it on first.
If you'e one of these types who carries everything but the kitchen sink, this is not the pack for you. But if you're minimalist by nature or by circumstance then this is a great pack ...and you can still put quite a lot into it. Like a well-designed compact car, it's small on the outside but big on the inside.
September 2009: A Eureka moment ...or maybe more like..."duh" This bag *will* accomodate a small tripod and not effect it's operation. On the backpack are two "loops" located in the light grey areas of the pack. These loops allow me to slip one leg of my tripod (Slik Sprint Mini) through them and do a great job of holding the tripod. In addition, having the tripod on the pack in no way interferes with the ability to open the side flap and slip out the camera. Give it an extra star.
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