Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
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Manufacturer: LoweproModel: 34737
Color: Black
Product features:
- Sling style bag for carrying comfort and easy accessibility
- Holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached, 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories
- Built in digital memory card organizer and micro fiber LCD cleaning cloth
- Lowepro's patented All Weather cover to protect bag and contents from extreme weather, sand, dirt, etc.
- Lifetime Warranty
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Digital camera reviews of Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
Digital camera Review: ***UPDATED*** Great For Traveling Light
Summary: 4 Stars
I 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".
***UPDATE 7/21/09*** (Original review was not edited)
Since my original review and after seven months of using this bag I have decided to replace it with the Lowepro Fastpack 350. My main reasons are that the SS 200 is just not big enough, I ran out of space for gear and I felt that what I did have was packed too tightly and was actually a risk to the equipment. The top storage area is not big enough to be functional all. One last comment, the single strap sling design is not as easy to use as I thought it would be and after several months I actually felt it was inconvenient. It is cumbersome, clumsy, and taking the bag all the way off was not as easy as a conventional backpack two strap design. I am hopeful that the Fastpack will be a better fit for me.
Summary of Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
Perfect for photojournalists, the SlingShot 200 AW uses a unique sling design to go from "carry mode" to "ready mode" in just seconds. Carried comfortably on the back, it easily rotates to the front so you can get to your camera quickly. The SlingShot 200 AW holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached, 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories, and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap. This feature-rich bag also includes a built-in memory card pouch, micro fiber LCD cloth, and two generous organizer pockets. Lowepro packs and bags with the AW (All-Weather Cover(TM)) designation include the All Weather Cover. These AW Covers are typically located in the bottom or back of the pack in a zippered, or Velcro-secured pocket. It's certain to surprise even the most demanding photojournalists.Cases & Bags
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