Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW Review
by Josh Root; created October 2007
Lowepro
Slingshot 300 AW: ideal for a pro DSLR camera with an attached
zoom and 5-6 extra lenses or flash, this bag is good for
photojournalists allowing for easy access to your gear.
My Experience
I loaded the Slingshot 300 with a Canon 5D and a 70-200/2.8 attached,
24-70mm, 15mm fisheye, 430EX flash, and other accessories. I was
surprised how much the bag could hold. The exterior pockets had plenty
of room for filters, lens cloths, and other smaller items. The
Slingshot 300 holds as much gear as my Domke
J2 bag and nearly as much as my Lowepro
CompuTrekker backpack.
When testing the bag, I noticed how surprisingly comfortable it
was. The shoulder strap is well-padded and the waistbelt transfers
weight to your hips. Running with the bag was comfortable; with a
shoulder bag, running is uncomfortable as the bag bounces around and
slams against your hip. The SlingShot is a cross-hybrid: it is a lot
more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time than a shoulder
bag, but the load is not as well-supported as with a backpack. I found
it convenient to not have to set down the bag in order to access my
camera, as I would with a backpack.
The "sling" aspect of the bag works well to access your main
camera/lens combo. As designed, the bag swings around your body and
presents you with the zipper for the main compartment. I'm a smaller
guy, so the 300 version of the bag was a little unwieldy to swing
around. I have also used a
Slingshot 200 AW, which fits a smaller
body better. There are two quick-release buckles that keep the main
compartment zipper from being opened any further than is necessary to
access gear. This is good, because opening the compartment any further
would result in lenses falling out. Just remember to reattach these
buckles.
Specifications
- Capacity: Pro SLR with attached 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens; 5-6 extra lenses or flash unit
- Interior Dimensions: 11.8 x 6.5 x 11.8 in. / 30 x 16.5 x 30 cm (W x D x H)
- Fabric: water-resistant micro fiber ripstop nylon and 600D TXP
Special Features
- padded camera compartment with adjustable dividers
- comfortable waistbelt
- built-in memory card pouch, and two organizer pockets
Where to buy
Amazon.com offers the Lowepro
Slingshot 300 AW at a reasonable price with the option of
overnight shipping.
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