^^That bag looks a LOT like the LowePro.

And nice gear.

 

It's very close to the LowePro type bags. But it lacks the very nice grey liner vs. the cheaper black liner.

http://www.naneupro.com/products.mdv?p=ug-u120

Ritz/Wofl gets a version of this bag above as the u110; that's what I have in Blue/black. I had to fly to Leguna Seca last minute a few years ago and my Tamrac bag wasn't cutting the job. I purchased this bag last minute before the trip and have been very happy with it. I was going to hit Calumet downtown for a bag, but I swung by the local Ritz and this fit the bill nicely and for the type of bag I felt the price was right, has a nice laptop area too.

I'm not sure who Naneupro is but their bags are almost as nice as LowePro's, and way nicer then the Tamrac's I have, at least the construction is. What I like about this bag is the insert pulls out for use a a piece of luggage in a pinch.

I've been wanting a Billingham 335 for so long but I can't bring myself to pay that for a bag just yet

And thanks, it's a shame I have all this gear and not nearly enough time to use it.

 

anyone know if the lowepro slingshot 200aw fits a 20d w/grip with attached 70-200mm f4l and possibly two other lenses (tammy 28-75mm and sigma 10-20mm)?

 

Ended up getting this bag:



Upon arrival, I tried fitting my 70-200 f4 in it and guess what, it doesn't fit!!

Back it goes.

 

My search continues for a bag that can fit an xti w/70-200 f4l attatched.

 

Looks like they carry Crumblers at REI. Maybe I'll check them out this weekend.

 

I called all of the REI's in my area, they don't have in the stores. I finally order the 6 million bag off of www.amazon.com waiting for it to get here.

 

so you like, hang out w/ Street Spirit in real life???

 

This is the second post like this recently.

I'm pretty sure they do a little more than just hang out. He already put a ring on her finger.

 

yea i was the 1st

 

hehe.. was poking fun.


I use a 10-year old Jansport backpack. I also have a Lowepro shoulder bag that I used briefly, along with an Adorama Slinger that I never used (got for free). I just usually bring the backpack to the club and leave it in the DJ booth. Just prefer backpack to shoulder straps. Also, the backpack isn't as conspicuous.

 

Pssst. It'll fit in the Lowepro minitrekker.

 

A 70-200/2.8 w/ camera and grip; 24-70/2.8;17-40/4; and a 580EX will all fit with a lap top, in a Ritz NanuePro 100 backpack.

Less then $80 easy.

 

Thanks for the suggestions.

I did manage to look at both but after looking around the net some more, I think I might have found my bag.

The slingshot 300 AW



It can safely fit a camera body attached to a 70-200mm lens with room for 4-5 more lenses/flash.

At 100 bucks wouldn't call it cheap, but it sure looks like it is worth the money.

 

i used that bag or maybe a different model when i went to rosarito mexico about 2 weeks ago

anyways it held all my gear 70-300is w/ hood, 50.8, and 18-55, some filters and my 400D

only issue i had was that the way the bag opened, i didnt really like it cause there were many times when id open the bag and it felt like the camera was going to fall out, and there are these clip locks that you can secure over the zipper, kept on getting in the way when zipping up the bag

that and i wasnt too fond of the sling type way to hold it

 

Domke F5.

its small, perfectly fits my 300D+Sigma 18-50EX attached, nifty fifty, extra batteries/memory cards, and cell phones, etc. I may add a lens or two soon, but this bag is perfect for those days you just wanna walk around the park. Its discrete, made with canvas, and under 40bucks at Amazon (free S/H). Just cut off that stupid tag that says Tamron-Domke :p.

link to Amazon for the Domke

 

I'm getting a tad frustrated with the bag situation myself. I'm looking for a shoulder bag to hold a "walk around" kit. The only problem is that I want to include my 70-200 f/4 and it doesn't seem like there are any mid-sized shoulder bags that are deep enough to hold this lens mounted on a camera.

 

I found that alot of the lowepro mid size bags held a 70/200 just fine mounted on a XT or XTi but not when attached to any larger SLR (which I think you have) like a 30D.

 

i have the same bag although i have a nikon... i need a diffrent bag cause mine says cannon lol... i also need a bigger bag with room for more lenses. Anyone got a good suggestion?

 

Domke F2.

 

Thanks for your thoughts on a sling-style camera bag. I was curious how users felt using them on a regular basis.

 

im more satisfied with my bag now, figured a way to rest the camera so the lens isnt facing the bottom of the bag



only issue i have still is that i cant put my camera into the bag with the 70-300mm attached

eventually im going to get a 70-200 F/4 or 2.8 so ill get a bigger bag when the time comes

if you dont remember this is how i had my bag before

 

Thanks for your input on this.

I did end up ordering this bag and it arrived yesterday.

After putting it on me and trying out the sling function, I was pretty happy with the way it worked. However, I haven't tried this in the field, so I may change my opinion later. I loaded it up with my gear, and it wasn't very heavy, and I did not feel any strain on my shoulders or back, which is great.

I took some pics of the bag and the content. Also created a web gallery using lightroom. You can have a look at http://www.bboyhp.com/photos/sling/content/index.html

Some pics of the bag:

 

^ I'm curious to know how more people like/dislike the sling bags while using it in the field too. I should start searching for some realworld reviews....

 

I am assuming you're the one who wants a bag, or is it for someone else?

I think I read all reviews that were out there on the slingshot 300. Since it is fairly new, there wasn't a lot of info. Even lowepro recently (maybe 3 weeks back) added the 300 to their website.

I am sure there are plenty of reviews on the 200,100 models out there.

I have a feeling I am going to like this bag. Can't wait to use it.

 

I love my Slingshot 100, the only thing is that I didn't think it would be so small. Once I get a bigger lens (70-200 2.8 IS ), I will either get the 300, or the 6 million dollar bag (I think that's the name).

I find the way the sling swings to the front of you to be of great use while changing lenses, for me anyway. It makes getting and putting away the camera very easy as well. I am a moderatly organized person, and with pouches for memory cards, and accessory pouches on the outside of the bag, I don't have a lot of stuff just thrown in my bag. I am able to fit my 350d with kit lens mounted, my 50mm f/1.8, a small tabletop tripod, and an extra space for another ~kit sized lens. Also, there is a compartment with sleeves for CF cards on the flap that opens and closes to expose the camera. I have my usb cable in the top outside pouch, and nothing in the bottom outside pouch (use to have my strap).

I would recommend the Slingshot bags in a heartbeat. Although I thought the 100 was too small (I'm 6' 200lbs), a woman with a smaller frame would find this bag usefull. Hope this helps.

 

It looks like Think Tank Photo announced a bunch of new camera bags back on Wednesday. Included in these is a new "Urban Disguise" line of shoulder bags made not to look like traditional camera bags but built to hold the types of gear you would want to carry including 70-200 glass.

Think Tank's stuff isn't cheap but it seems to be almost universally praised by people that own it.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_products.html

 

I picked up a LowePro 65AW top loader and I must admit for dragging my camera and either 17-40mm or 24-70mm Pro lenses it's an ideal case. I've modified the shoulder strap however for better cushion given how heavy my camera and lenses can be.

 

How is the weight distributed? It seems that for slings, all the weight is on one shoulder, which I think would get old in a hurry when you are wandering around.

One thing I like about backpacks is that the weight is distributed across both shoulders and your chest (if you clip the chest strap). I don't even notice my bag is on.

I have had both slings and backpacks and to be honest, I don't really see a difference in convenience between the two. If I'm not changing lenses, the camera is around my neck in front of me. If I am going to change a lens, I want to set everything down on the ground anyway. (I have a routine for changing lenses, which has allowed me to have no dust blobs so far - not bad for 5 years).

 

yea, i would always take my backpack or sling or over the shoulder bag and change a lens on the ground, you never know while trying to grab a lens inside the bag that another might come out with it.

if i was going to switch between 2 lenses alot, id get one of those cylinder type cases that clip onto your belt.

 

I finally spent some money on a bag, like more than 10 dollars this time.
Kata R-103





It's fairly bulky, but very well padded. Most of the space goes into that padding though. The shoulder straps are very well built and feel very comfortable. It also comes with a rainfly and some other junk.

It has enough for all of my digital kit including my laptop.

 

I just picked up a Lowepro CompuTrekker AW to give us a little more space than the MiniTrekker AW provided. It's an excellent bag with plenty of room for 8+ lenses, two bodies, and a ton of other gear. We'll be putting it to use in Algonquin next weekend.

 

i just got the canon 200EG backpack for 29.50 from amazon

 

Why do I have trouble putting my modest assortment of gear in there? I guess everything fits fine and I also keep the laptop charger and other random things, but 8+ lenses and 2 bodies?!?!

 

You can fit a ton of stuff in a CompuTrekker, check out what pshizzy keeps in his MiniTrekker: http://www.mackstyle.net/minitrekker.mov

 

If I had to guess I would say that Santa uses one of those.

 

That was rediculous. But keeping all of those lenses in the unpadded section doesn't quite count. There were only 2 bodies and 3 lenses in the padded area.

 

Don't be afraid to put stuff in the outer pocket, you can get a lot in there!

Here's an inventory of what's currently in my CompuTrekker. There's more stuff on the shelf that could have fit in here, but this is what the two of us normally use in the field:

Two 30D's
10-22mm w/hood
17-55mm w/hood
50mm
100 macro w/hood
12,20, and 36mm extension tubes
70-200mm w/hood
430EX
420EX
Omnibounce and gels for flashes
TC-80N3 timer remote
eBay wireless remote
hoodman anglefinder
modified off-shoe cord
sync cables and hot shoes
12 AA's
5 BP-511A's
Bunch of memory cards
20GB PhotoChute mini drive for field backups
Extreme III USB reader
4 77mm filters (CircPOl, ND 1.8, ND 3.0, R72 IR)
Cokin P holder with 2 or 3 filters
hot shoe 2-axis spirit level
extra body caps and lens caps
Arctic Butterfly
Sensor Lupe
RocketBlower
Lenspen
4 microfibre cloths
Leatherman
Good compass
Waterproof matches
First aid kit
LED flashlight
ziplock and regular plastic bags
rubber bands and zip ties
Pencil, permanent marker, and notepad
Feisol CT-3342 with Acratech GV2 and Arcatech leveling base

Then there's also room for my Lenovo T61 with all the crap that goes along with it...

 

 

...oh, and a P&S for good measure.