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kodefi · 03-02-2008, 03:09 AM

Hi

I am looking for new camera bag. I really like Lowepros Slingshot 200AW, but does K100D and Sigma 70-300 DG APO attached fit in it? According to my measurement it makes total length of 19.5 cm so it should fit but I don't want it to be too tight.

property#1 · 03-02-2008, 05:25 AM

It will fit, I did have the 200AW and just recently went to the 300AW. Excellent bag you will enjoy it.

kpfeifle · 03-02-2008, 06:32 AM

It fit's. I have the same exact setup!

kodefi · 05-30-2008, 10:32 AM

Thank you for information.
I just came back from my first trip with Slingshot and it was worth every Euro I paid for it.

bigben91682 · 05-31-2008, 07:34 AM

Nice choice on this bag. I have it and am constantly suprised by how much kit I can fit into it and still carry it around comfortably (and have quick easy access to boot!)

lesmore49 · 06-16-2008, 08:33 AM

I really like the LowePro slingshot. We have one at work (200) to carry the company Sony DSLR and it's a nice bag.

I bought a regular LowePro, no the slingshot as when I tried the Slingshot I found it caused some pain to my shoulder, but then I have a shoulder injury. I recommend try it first.

Mechan1k · 06-18-2008, 12:23 PM

I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though.

**monochrome** · 06-18-2008, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though.

I use this bag when I am just walking around.

For intentional trips, because I most often must use a tripod (I like manual lenses, but I have bad eyesight) I use the Mini Trekker for the tripod holster.

rormeister · 06-18-2008, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though.

I also have the 200AW and it's a good one. It's great for taking more lenses for day trips, but I find myself leaving everything but the kitchen sink in it and eventually just too much stuff to pack around. Now I'm experimenting with the 6 Million Dollar home for around town day trips with just a couple lenses and a few filters and such. It holds the K10D with grip and 18-250 lens attached...so I think it will be a winner.

marcdsgn · 09-04-2008, 08:16 PM

Just resurrecting this thread to get some opinions.

Yesterday I received my belated birthday gift of the Slingshot 200AW. Very pleased to have it, but I'm a bit concerned by the strap: With all my gear loaded up (Three flashes, three lenses, two camera bodies and lots of little stuff) the bag is quite heavy, and the stitch-join where the shoulder-strap connects to the top of the bag seems quite flimsy. I was feeling for any reinforcement-material inside the strap but there seems to be none.

Has anyone had problems with the strap coming unstitched or breaking under the weight of a full bag?

Damn Brit · 09-04-2008, 08:26 PM

The only stitching I've had come apart is on the pocket in the main compartment. I think that is probably the strain on it from pulling the velcro apart.

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-04-2008, 09:45 PM

My 100 AW has not come apart yet, and the kit is usually as follows: (and it takes creative packing to fit it all in, I can tell you!).
Main compartment - all but one divider removed. k10d with either DA* 50-135 or DA* 16-50 mounted, hood reversed. The unmounted lens goes in the back of the pocket.
Top compartment - DA 12-24 and M 100 macro. Sometimes I carry one of my converters instead of one of the two lenses.
Front pocket (zippered) - 77mm CPL, my reading glasses. ($10 from drug store)

I should have bought the 200 AW, but didn't and I'm too cheap to take the hit. I just overfill it.

cupic · 09-05-2008, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though.

If you still want one it can be easly had for 150 or go the bigger version 300 for $179

cheers

Mechan1k · 09-05-2008, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by cupic

If you still want one it can be easly had for 150 or go the bigger version 300 for $179

cheers

I know JB Hi-Fi stock Lowepro bags ... but they don't have the 200AW in stock anywhere ... i am going to see if they can order one in for me ... as I still have a $100 voucher for there ... and was looking at using it of they can get one in for me.

cupic · 09-05-2008, 02:07 AM

Check out Madsens.com.au as a guide to pricing and then knock off 10-20 dollars

cheers

06-18-2008, 01:29 PM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Carry Bag Originally posted by Mechan1k I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though. I use this bag when I am just walking around. For intentional trips, because I most often must use a tripod (I like manual lenses, but I have bad eyesight) I use the Mini Trekker for the tripod holster.

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03-02-2008, 03:09 AM	#1
kodefi New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	Lowepro SlingShot 200AW Hi I am looking for new camera bag. I really like Lowepros Slingshot 200AW, but does K100D and Sigma 70-300 DG APO attached fit in it? According to my measurement it makes total length of 19.5 cm so it should fit but I don't want it to be too tight.

03-02-2008, 05:25 AM	#2
property#1 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 64	It will fit, I did have the 200AW and just recently went to the 300AW. Excellent bag you will enjoy it.

03-02-2008, 06:32 AM	#3
kpfeifle Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 148	It fit's. I have the same exact setup!

05-30-2008, 10:32 AM	#4
kodefi New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thank you for information. I just came back from my first trip with Slingshot and it was worth every Euro I paid for it.

05-31-2008, 07:34 AM	#5
bigben91682 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 728	Nice choice on this bag. I have it and am constantly suprised by how much kit I can fit into it and still carry it around comfortably (and have quick easy access to boot!)

06-16-2008, 08:33 AM	#6
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	I really like the LowePro slingshot. We have one at work (200) to carry the company Sony DSLR and it's a nice bag. I bought a regular LowePro, no the slingshot as when I tried the Slingshot I found it caused some pain to my shoulder, but then I have a shoulder injury. I recommend try it first.

06-18-2008, 12:23 PM	#7
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though.

06-18-2008, 01:30 PM	#9
rormeister Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 626	Originally posted by Mechan1k I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though. I also have the 200AW and it's a good one. It's great for taking more lenses for day trips, but I find myself leaving everything but the kitchen sink in it and eventually just too much stuff to pack around. Now I'm experimenting with the 6 Million Dollar home for around town day trips with just a couple lenses and a few filters and such. It holds the K10D with grip and 18-250 lens attached...so I think it will be a winner.

09-04-2008, 08:16 PM	#10
marcdsgn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery Posts: 265	Just resurrecting this thread to get some opinions. Yesterday I received my belated birthday gift of the Slingshot 200AW. Very pleased to have it, but I'm a bit concerned by the strap: With all my gear loaded up (Three flashes, three lenses, two camera bodies and lots of little stuff) the bag is quite heavy, and the stitch-join where the shoulder-strap connects to the top of the bag seems quite flimsy. I was feeling for any reinforcement-material inside the strap but there seems to be none. Has anyone had problems with the strap coming unstitched or breaking under the weight of a full bag?

09-04-2008, 08:26 PM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	The only stitching I've had come apart is on the pocket in the main compartment. I think that is probably the strain on it from pulling the velcro apart.

09-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#12
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	My 100 AW has not come apart yet, and the kit is usually as follows: (and it takes creative packing to fit it all in, I can tell you!). Main compartment - all but one divider removed. k10d with either DA* 50-135 or DA* 16-50 mounted, hood reversed. The unmounted lens goes in the back of the pocket. Top compartment - DA 12-24 and M 100 macro. Sometimes I carry one of my converters instead of one of the two lenses. Front pocket (zippered) - 77mm CPL, my reading glasses. ($10 from drug store) I should have bought the 200 AW, but didn't and I'm too cheap to take the hit. I just overfill it.

09-05-2008, 12:51 AM	#13
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Originally posted by Mechan1k I have been having a look around for a 2nd bag at the moment ... and I keep coming back to this bag ... it hasn't been easy trying to decide on what to get though. If you still want one it can be easly had for 150 or go the bigger version 300 for $179 cheers

09-05-2008, 12:53 AM	#14
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Originally posted by cupic If you still want one it can be easly had for 150 or go the bigger version 300 for $179 cheers I know JB Hi-Fi stock Lowepro bags ... but they don't have the 200AW in stock anywhere ... i am going to see if they can order one in for me ... as I still have a $100 voucher for there ... and was looking at using it of they can get one in for me.

09-05-2008, 02:07 AM	#15
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Check out Madsens.com.au as a guide to pricing and then knock off 10-20 dollars cheers

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