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: Filled all my requirements
Summary: 5 Stars
I was uncertain if I wanted the sling style of camera bag when I ordered this, but am absolutely delighted. It is comfortable to wear, easy to get into and carries all the equipment I need, with room for more. I'm an amateur photographer, but an avid one. I have some physical impairments due to a critical car crash, so my range has been temporarily, I hope, shortened. I foresee a time when I can get out on longer treks, however, and this bag will be even more useful at that stage in my recovery. I'd say one key plus is that when I'm in the house and see I must shoot fast, such as a unique bird or animal, I can get into the bag and free the camera in lightening speed, so I don't often miss a shot. I'm quite pleased.Digital camera Review: Fits a Nikon D60 perfectly
Summary: 5 Stars
My bag has just arrived today and all I can say it that I absolutely love it. I have a Nikon D60, and it fits in it perfectly. I can't say there's much room to spare, but it holds the camera body with the lens attached, and extra lens (I have the 18-55 and 55-200 lenses), a lens hood and there's still a little room left in the main compartment where I'm planning to put an extra battery once I get one. I camera's user guide fits on top of everything, little tight but it does fit. A little pocket for extra memory cards (8+) is on the main compartment's flap.
The pocket on the top of the bag is nice and spacious for cleaning supplies, battery charger and such, and the little compartment on the front will hold some filters. I love the fact that the bag has its own built-in "raincoat", whoever thought of that was a genius.
The sling design is the best in my opinion, basically a backpack that you don't have to take off your back in order to get stuff out of it. All in all, the person that designed this bag was probably reading my mind, it's so perfect for me. I just wish it came in different colors, it's not the most exciting looking bag to be honest.
One thing I must say is that if you have a larger camera (D80, D90, D200, etc...) or more accessories you will probably need one of the larger models.
Digital camera Review: For what it is, it's great and well made.
Summary: 5 Stars
(Note, this is for the SlighShot 100, I think Amazon is grouping this with the 200 and maybe others)
I recently purchased the Rebel XTi w/ lens kit and bought this bag to go with it. I did not notice the label saying anything about "All Weather", I would use a plastic cover/hood if you're going to stand in the rain. However, this definitely well made (no issues there at all, I can tell this is going to last a while) and fits a DSLR camera (with a small to medium length lens) nicely. I use it on local walks and hikes, over the shoulder. Generally you can swing it around, take out your camera and be ready to shoot in relatively short order. I use the top triangular area to store an extra battery, the charger, a lens cleaning kit, etc. If you've got a larger lens, I would definitely check the bag out in person and see how things fit. I recently upgraded my lens from the kit lens to the Canon 28-135mm USM IS lens and I had to change the orientation of the camera in the bag in order to fit it in. In fact, I took out the dividers too, I need to sit down and be a little more creative with the internal space. Overall, however, I love this camera bag for general walking around, I feel like I lucked out in my decision. If you're going to travel, I would get a larger bag for use as carry-on, maybe pack this one in your regular luggage if you want something smaller for when you're actually out-and-about at your destination. That's what I plan to do.
Digital camera Review: Functional with Style
Summary: 4 Stars
This product looks good and function as well. The backpack is good for a SLR camera with roughly 2 lens, depends the size of your lens. I like the sling feature where you swing it around and open the zipper to get the camera without removing the backpack. It has a quite a few pockets for misc items and a waterproof cover from the bottom. Overall built quality is impressive too.Digital camera Review: Glad I bought this based on all the postive reviews.
Summary: 5 Stars
After days of research and reading, I decided to get a this sling bag due to its cost, review and design. There are so many postive reviews about this bag on Amazon so I'm not going to say but just going to express the few really nice points I really love about this bag.
- The hidden all-weather cover
- The main compartment flap opens fully and with a secure strap for easy of access and prvent body falling by accidentally.
- Bag works as a platform for elbows when shooting.
- A built-in microfibre cloth that protects the LCD screen
- There's a wrist strap that attaches easily so that the bag stays put when on the move when hiking.