Lowepro slingshot 100AW for beginner?

mba1971 · 11-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Hi,

I just got myself a new pentax camera and lens. I,m nowlooking for a bag, and the 100AW looks small and functionnal, which is good since as a beginner I don't have that much stuff...But is it to small? And or is the 200AW too big? And are there other comfortable bags out ther for beginners ? (Usage of the bag : vacation : beach, forests, family outings ; Family parties, everyday family pictures AND architecture worc in the city, suburbs, for all types of buildins and jobs : indutrial, food industry, commertial, residential etc, indoor and outdoor, roof inspections, summer and winter etc...You must be getting the picture by now...

Nowhere Matt · 11-10-2009, 10:17 PM

I hope this helps:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/field-accessories/37413-pentax-sling-vs-l...ny-images.html

Incidentally, that old post was made more than a year ago so any prices will likely have changed. There are links found throughout that thread to other forum discussions and bag comparisons as well.
Choosing a bag is fun and nearly never ending.

MSM · 11-10-2009, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by mba1971

Hi,

I just got myself a new pentax camera and lens. I,m nowlooking for a bag, and the 100AW looks small and functionnal, which is good since as a beginner I don't have that much stuff...But is it to small? And or is the 200AW too big? And are there other comfortable bags out ther for beginners ? (Usage of the bag : vacation : beach, forests, family outings ; Family parties, everyday family pictures AND architecture worc in the city, suburbs, for all types of buildins and jobs : indutrial, food industry, commertial, residential etc, indoor and outdoor, roof inspections, summer and winter etc...You must be getting the picture by now...

I had a similar thought when I was looking for a bag. Take a look at M-Rock. I found that their sling bags are similar and the sizes seem to be half sizes to the lowepro. In other words, they have a bag which I got that is bigger than the 100 and smaller than the 200. Nice quality as well. Hope this helps.

LensScribe · 11-11-2009, 02:37 AM

I found the 100AW sufficient for ages when I first got started. It could carry camera, three lenses, a mini tripod, batteries, charger and the like just in the main compartment, and a film camera with smallish lens (or other accessories) in the top. I still use it often. The only reason I got a bigger bag was because I got a 70-210/2.8 that could fit in it only if I was prepared to carry the camera itself over my shoulder.

Always best to go into a shop and have a look at the actual bags though.

@Nowhere Matt - wow, that's efficient packing.

HGMonaro · 11-11-2009, 04:53 PM

I'd suggest a 200 as you can then set it up like me

If you're trying to store as many lenses as it can hold, then from the pictures I've seen, I don't think it 'works' as well as if it somewhat 'empty'. I only have the camera with lens mounted (lenshade in place, no lenscap), 1 extra lens (same lenshade mounted, no lenscap) and a flash unit in the main compartment with the dividers positioned so that I lift everything out from the top (I think I posted a pic somewhere here once). I never open the zipped flap past the corner of the bag and thus never have to put the bag down to get at anything. I usually have a camcorder in the top compartment, and a small bottle of water in the main section.

Also, I forgot to mention, I tried my camera K10D with 16-45/4 in a 100 and it didn't really sit nicely and I find my new K7 doesn't sit as nice as the K10D due to the the body shape, however it's still fine.

Jodokast96 · 11-11-2009, 07:40 PM

100 is too small IMO. Get the 200 and you can carry a few non-photo related things in it if you need.

legacyb4 · 11-11-2009, 08:50 PM

Costco Canada has a Swiss Army branded version of the 100AW for C$39.99 (or was it $35.99?). Has netting for a water bottle too (not sure if the LowePro had that or not).

mba1971 · 11-11-2009, 09:13 PM

is that Costo Canada online??If so, I cant find it... But sure seems interesting!

mikeSF · 11-12-2009, 05:50 PM

it depends on what YOU will be carrying, but IMO, that 100 is too small. For carrying just a few pieces, i 'll just take a waist pack or a small shoulder bag.

i have the 200 and also the 300 and the 200 is just right for me for pretty much any outing.
A few of us got the 200AW new for $45, pm me and i will give you the dealer name. what a deal! (no, i have no affiliation at all- just stumbled on a great deal)

jon pafford · 11-12-2009, 07:21 PM

The lowpro slingshot 100 is to small. Look at the dolica travel backpack. It has two straps, can be used as a sling bag, two openings on the side. I have the lowpro 200 and when fully loaded it can be heavy. I have been looking at the dolica. You can find the dolica at
D90

legacyb4 · 11-12-2009, 09:09 PM

It might be in-store only; this was at a BC Costco so maybe limited run of products? Nice looking bag although the shape is a dead giveaway for a camera bag (again, it's probably a rebranded LowePro)

Originally posted by mba1971

is that Costo Canada online??If so, I cant find it... But sure seems interesting!

axl · 11-13-2009, 02:25 AM

I have 100AW and it's a great little bag.
It's capable of taking quite a lot of stuff. There was a time when I used to carry K10D + grip + FA31ltd, and DA*50-135 and Sigma 10-20. Still having space for apple and biscuit

Since I sold my bigger lenses, I don't see need for bigger bag, unless I'm not taking 2 cameras but that happens rarely. These days, the bag easily takes K10 + grip and FA31, with 10-20 and F50 and Sigma 105. When I had K100s I could pack both of them in, one with DA40 and one with 10-20 attached and still had space for Sigma 105 as longer option. And of course apple and biscuit...
All in all 100AW is a great bag. I don't have experience with 200 but I think it'll let you pack in bit more. The problem then is, how much weight can one shoulder take! I really wouldn't want to carry more, for longer walks, then I described above.

BR
Peter

mba1971 · 11-13-2009, 10:11 PM

Thanks, great input. The LowePro Slingshot looks good. What doo you think of the Lowepro Fastpack 100???

cupic · 11-21-2009, 05:31 PM

IMHO getting a 300AW is better in the long run,not to heavy and when building your LBA stores heaps,and when you go overboard get a 350AW or 400

cheers

geauxpez · 11-21-2009, 06:09 PM

When I was looking, I looked at the 100, 200 and 300 side-by-side. I found the 100 too small (probably big enough for basic gear, but for my 6'4" frame, I felt like I was carrying a purse), the 300 too large (like it would be severely overweight for a one-strap pack if moderately loaded) and the 200 about right. I got the 200 and I like it, but if I am goint to carry anough gear to fill it, I switch over to a two-strap pack (Tamrac Adventure 9) for comfort.

11-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#1
mba1971 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Smalltown, Quebec Photos: Albums Posts: 179	Lowepro slingshot 100AW for beginner? Hi, I just got myself a new pentax camera and lens. I,m nowlooking for a bag, and the 100AW looks small and functionnal, which is good since as a beginner I don't have that much stuff...But is it to small? And or is the 200AW too big? And are there other comfortable bags out ther for beginners ? (Usage of the bag : vacation : beach, forests, family outings ; Family parties, everyday family pictures AND architecture worc in the city, suburbs, for all types of buildins and jobs : indutrial, food industry, commertial, residential etc, indoor and outdoor, roof inspections, summer and winter etc...You must be getting the picture by now...

11-10-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	I hope this helps: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/field-accessories/37413-pentax-sling-vs-l...ny-images.html Incidentally, that old post was made more than a year ago so any prices will likely have changed. There are links found throughout that thread to other forum discussions and bag comparisons as well. Choosing a bag is fun and nearly never ending. Last edited by Nowhere Matt; 11-10-2009 at 10:22 PM.

11-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#10
jon pafford Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: houston texas Photos: Albums Posts: 80	lowpro slingshot 100 The lowpro slingshot 100 is to small. Look at the dolica travel backpack. It has two straps, can be used as a sling bag, two openings on the side. I have the lowpro 200 and when fully loaded it can be heavy. I have been looking at the dolica. You can find the dolica at D90

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11-10-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Originally posted by mba1971 Hi, I just got myself a new pentax camera and lens. I,m nowlooking for a bag, and the 100AW looks small and functionnal, which is good since as a beginner I don't have that much stuff...But is it to small? And or is the 200AW too big? And are there other comfortable bags out ther for beginners ? (Usage of the bag : vacation : beach, forests, family outings ; Family parties, everyday family pictures AND architecture worc in the city, suburbs, for all types of buildins and jobs : indutrial, food industry, commertial, residential etc, indoor and outdoor, roof inspections, summer and winter etc...You must be getting the picture by now... I had a similar thought when I was looking for a bag. Take a look at M-Rock. I found that their sling bags are similar and the sizes seem to be half sizes to the lowepro. In other words, they have a bag which I got that is bigger than the 100 and smaller than the 200. Nice quality as well. Hope this helps.

11-11-2009, 02:37 AM	#4
LensScribe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	I found the 100AW sufficient for ages when I first got started. It could carry camera, three lenses, a mini tripod, batteries, charger and the like just in the main compartment, and a film camera with smallish lens (or other accessories) in the top. I still use it often. The only reason I got a bigger bag was because I got a 70-210/2.8 that could fit in it only if I was prepared to carry the camera itself over my shoulder. Always best to go into a shop and have a look at the actual bags though. @Nowhere Matt - wow, that's efficient packing.

11-11-2009, 04:53 PM	#5
HGMonaro Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melb. Aust Posts: 840	I'd suggest a 200 as you can then set it up like me If you're trying to store as many lenses as it can hold, then from the pictures I've seen, I don't think it 'works' as well as if it somewhat 'empty'. I only have the camera with lens mounted (lenshade in place, no lenscap), 1 extra lens (same lenshade mounted, no lenscap) and a flash unit in the main compartment with the dividers positioned so that I lift everything out from the top (I think I posted a pic somewhere here once). I never open the zipped flap past the corner of the bag and thus never have to put the bag down to get at anything. I usually have a camcorder in the top compartment, and a small bottle of water in the main section. Also, I forgot to mention, I tried my camera K10D with 16-45/4 in a 100 and it didn't really sit nicely and I find my new K7 doesn't sit as nice as the K10D due to the the body shape, however it's still fine.

11-11-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	100 is too small IMO. Get the 200 and you can carry a few non-photo related things in it if you need.

11-11-2009, 08:50 PM	#7
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Costco Canada has a Swiss Army branded version of the 100AW for C$39.99 (or was it $35.99?). Has netting for a water bottle too (not sure if the LowePro had that or not).

11-11-2009, 09:13 PM	#8
mba1971 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Smalltown, Quebec Photos: Albums Posts: 179 Original Poster	is that Costo Canada online??If so, I cant find it... But sure seems interesting!

11-12-2009, 05:50 PM	#9
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	it depends on what YOU will be carrying, but IMO, that 100 is too small. For carrying just a few pieces, i 'll just take a waist pack or a small shoulder bag. i have the 200 and also the 300 and the 200 is just right for me for pretty much any outing. A few of us got the 200AW new for $45, pm me and i will give you the dealer name. what a deal! (no, i have no affiliation at all- just stumbled on a great deal)

11-12-2009, 09:09 PM	#11
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	It might be in-store only; this was at a BC Costco so maybe limited run of products? Nice looking bag although the shape is a dead giveaway for a camera bag (again, it's probably a rebranded LowePro) Originally posted by mba1971 is that Costo Canada online??If so, I cant find it... But sure seems interesting!

11-13-2009, 02:25 AM	#12
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I have 100AW and it's a great little bag. It's capable of taking quite a lot of stuff. There was a time when I used to carry K10D + grip + FA31ltd, and DA*50-135 and Sigma 10-20. Still having space for apple and biscuit Since I sold my bigger lenses, I don't see need for bigger bag, unless I'm not taking 2 cameras but that happens rarely. These days, the bag easily takes K10 + grip and FA31, with 10-20 and F50 and Sigma 105. When I had K100s I could pack both of them in, one with DA40 and one with 10-20 attached and still had space for Sigma 105 as longer option. And of course apple and biscuit... All in all 100AW is a great bag. I don't have experience with 200 but I think it'll let you pack in bit more. The problem then is, how much weight can one shoulder take! I really wouldn't want to carry more, for longer walks, then I described above. BR Peter

11-13-2009, 10:11 PM	#13
mba1971 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Smalltown, Quebec Photos: Albums Posts: 179 Original Poster	Thanks, great input. The LowePro Slingshot looks good. What doo you think of the Lowepro Fastpack 100???

11-21-2009, 05:31 PM	#14
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	IMHO getting a 300AW is better in the long run,not to heavy and when building your LBA stores heaps,and when you go overboard get a 350AW or 400 cheers

11-21-2009, 06:09 PM	#15
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	When I was looking, I looked at the 100, 200 and 300 side-by-side. I found the 100 too small (probably big enough for basic gear, but for my 6'4" frame, I felt like I was carrying a purse), the 300 too large (like it would be severely overweight for a one-strap pack if moderately loaded) and the 200 about right. I got the 200 and I like it, but if I am goint to carry anough gear to fill it, I switch over to a two-strap pack (Tamrac Adventure 9) for comfort.