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: Awesome digital camera bag!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for a trip to Disney World and was very impressed. The bag is very comfortable and fun to wear. The rain jacket, that the bag sports, came in handly several times to protect my camera. I got on several water rides and didn't even blink an eye or worry about my camera because I knew it was protected. I'd buy this bag in a flash again. In fact, I'm always looking at this brand from now on. I love this camera Review: Awesome little bagSummary: 5 Stars Price on this bag was very reasonable. The layout is very nice.I have a Pentax k10. Right now the bags fits my camera and all the accessories. The bag is small and I think I will outgrow it pretty quick but I will keep it for when I travel light. Very pleased with this bag.
Digital camera Review: Awesome product and delivery
Summary: 5 Stars
This bag is compact and light weight enough for everyday use. I'm not a professional photographer and I only carry my camera, 1 zoom lens (28-135mm) which is usually attached, a 50mm lens, and a speedlite flash. it all fits wonderfully with enough room for cords, extra batteries, and memory cards. Feels and looks great, not as dorky and bulky as some other bags.Digital camera Review: Beautifully made, intelligently designed
Summary: 5 Stars
After much thought, I decided to get a sling-type bag, as a backpack would be too difficult to access on the run, and in my experience a traditional (boxy) camera bag is a pain to carry around.
I have an EOS 20D with the 17-85mm zoom, and it fits beautifully in the main compartment with sufficient room for another lens and a flash or for two lenses.Then there's an upper compartment where I keep my battery charger, cables and other assorted stuff, and a filter pocket in the front.
Some nice details that really stand out to me:
- The hidden all-weather cover that stows away in a flat Velcro-ed pocket to the base of the bag is invisible until you pull it out for use: so much so that one reviewer didn't even realise it is there!
- The back is very well padded.
- The zips are very high quality, and silent when in use. When they are closed the zips themselves are not visible, instead you have a neat covered `bead' for the length of the opening.
- The main compartment flap opens fully, giving unrestricted access.
- There are two nylon webbing straps with quick-release clips to that ensure that when the bag is on your front, there is no chance that the flap will accidentally open due to the weight of the camera, even is the zips are half opened. This is hard to describe accurately, but trust me- there'll be no nasty surprises if these clips are in place.
- When in shooting position, the bag presents an excellent platform for your elbows, greatly enhancing the steadiness of your shot.
- There's a built-in microfibre cloth that protects your LCD screen whilst the camera is in the bag, and may well be used as a lenscloth.
- When you want to get moving, there's a second smaller strap that attaches easily to the main strap so that the bag really stays put on your back, even when hunched over on a bike.
This is beautifully made and intelligently designed bag that will likely last for years. I can't recommend it highly enough.
UPDATE: Have gotten the 70-300 IS (non-DO) canon zoom and the SlingShot 100 will not fit this lens whilst it's attached to the body without distortion of the closure flap - it does however fit the 20D body with a 17-85 mounted on it whilst the 70-300 is in the left compartment and the 70-300's large lens hood stored either on the lens in reverse, or in the right compartment, so I'm still happy with it.
UPDATE 2: Alexander asked me is the Slingshot would work on one shoulder: i.e. not over your head and across your chest. The answer is yes and no: you can certainly sling it over one shoulder, but due to the angle it was designed to work at the strap does not 'sit' as well on one side, so if you choose to carry it like this, you'll have to hold on to the bag a bit. Having said this, I use it on one shoulder far more than slung across my chest, so let that be your guide.
Digital camera Review: Best Bag in Class
Summary: 5 Stars
A more functional 'Go Bag' cannot be found...! The SlingShot series defines EZ carrying and immediate access...rapid lens changes easily accomplisd without putting the bag down. Professionals require an unobtrusive black bag and simultaneously appreciate the light gray interior...ability to 'see inside' is perfect. Many bags/backpacks are great for well protected, comfortable carrying but slow the image making process...the SlingShot 100 accomodates immediate access to a full size camera body w/lens attached, 2 additional lenses and a modest number of accessory items.