Lowepro SlingShot 100 All-Weather Digital Camera Backpack - Black by Lowepro
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Digital camera reviews of Lowepro SlingShot 100 All-Weather Digital Camera Backpack - Black
Digital camera Review: A Pretty Good Sack
Summary: 4 Stars
It sits a bit awkward on the shoulder. It is a one strap backpack. It is well designed otherwise and holds enough camera gear for small trips out. A DSLR with one lens on fits in. Also, there is room for a couple other lenses. There are a couple pockets which could hold a charger for your battery or some filters and a tiny remote trigger. It is a handy item and handsome to boot.Digital camera Review: A fine bag for keeping it simple
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this bag a month ago and so far so good. This is an ideal bag if you do not want to travel heavy. I have only used it for a few hours at a time, so I have no opinion on how it is as an all-day pack. I keep an Olympus dslr with a 14-45 mounted, a 40-150 with both lens hoods in one pocket, and a speedlight in the other. It all fits, barely. The upper pocket is great for cables, batteries and such, but if you want to carry lots of filters, meters and so forth, it will be too small. The outside is also useful, but tight and flat; think pens and notebooks. The side camera access is great. If you want a great city bag, this is it, but you will want a larger bag if you go for big lenses.Digital camera Review: A little confusing at first...
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this bag to carry my SLR and lenses to Europe and after finally figuring out how to carry it, I found it most useful and quite practical for carrying my gear. I started out swinging it around my right hip for access but felt it just wasn't right. The trick is to swing it around your left hip and it works like a charm. I was also able to carry guide books, extra battery packs, and snacks in the zip pockets. Would I recommend it? Absolutely - just practice using it first!!!Digital camera Review: Absolutely Beautiful-Form and Function.
Summary: 5 Stars
Lowe has done it again. I own 2 other Lowe bags (one being my expedition backpack for camping and a computrekker). I swear by their design innovation and attention to using professional grade materials.
I use the SlingShot 100 AW everyday. Photo ops come up at any second. You have to be ready and the SlingShot allows you to be there. It comfortably holds my DSLR Rebel XT, 430EX flash, 5 memory cards, cables, power adapter, 24mm lens, 85mm lens, 100mm macro lens and the attached 18-55mm lens.
The INGENIOUS sling design is easy to use. Simply rotate unzip the main compartment (everything stays in because the closeable buckles prohibit you from opening it up too far) and easily lift the camera out in shooting position.
While the camera is out, the bag hangs comfortable around the front and I use it to rest my elbow on while shooting (an added bonus! stability).
The stabilizing strap can be hidden away, very NICE touch. And easily pulled out when needed.
The all-weather (AW) hidden cover comes out and protects in a downpour. Another great idea.
The microfiber LCD protector, numerous pockets are added bonuses, but the TRUE BEAUTY OF THIS BAG is that it allows QUICK, EASY AND SECURE motion from storage to shoot.
I got the 100 because I'm smaller and prefer a smaller bag. If I need to absolutely carry more lenses and gear, I'll most likely be going somewhere where I'm going to be stationary so I'll use my Lowe computrekker.
But as for being in the field, and being ready at moments notice...the SlingShot is it.
UPDATE JULY 2008:
I sold this bag. Not because it was bad--I got more stuff and bought the next size up! I own the Slingshot 200 now and it is just as versatile, convenient and durable. LoweProducts are the way to go.
Digital camera Review: Akward
Summary: 2 Stars
I find it akward to use and not big enough for my camera and lenses.