I Need Help with a LOWEPRO SLINGSHOT 300 AW CAMERA BAG

[Jaime]

If you Own one of these bags, I need help. I am a big guy and am contmplating buying one of these, however being big, most backpacks I buy the waist strap is not big enough for me.

So If you own one of these can you please measure the strap (fully extended) from tip to tip including the back part please and tell me what that size is.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation, and assuming that I can use it if you have one for sale please message me.

[SuzyView]

I don't have the Slingshot, but the I have the Velocity 9 and that has a pretty long strap. I like to have it tight, I'm not big. I guess when my husband carries that bag, he lets out the strap a little, never close to the end, though. Even if someone measures it for you, I think you are going to have to try it out first.

[Jaime]

I understand Suzie but if extended the length is over 48 inches it should do. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

[Jaime]

I am also looking at this backpack which I already know measures 50 Inches (Dakine Sequence in Olive Digital Camo). However, the thing I like about the Lowepro is the way it swings in front of you allowing to retrieve without having to take off.

Soooo, anyone out there with a 300 Slingshot that can measure it for me. Thanks once again.

[SuzyView]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277084&highlight=review+slingshot+300

Have you looked at this thread? Ask the poster about it. That may help. Sometimes people don't look at the threads that have this particular piece of equipment.

[Jaime]

Thanks again Suzie, believe it or not I tried to search but these forums unless you word things just so you do not get hits. I am messaging the owner right now I will post my answers.

[SuzyView]

Good to help a friend. I have 6 camera bags, all for different purposes. Every time I buy a new camera or lens, I end up with another bag. So, I've done a lot of asking here myself. I think I am going for the Domke F-2 next. They really are nice bags with many different configurations inside. I also have a rolling cart thing that Jon recommended and uses for when he takes his big bag around. I shoot so many events, it's nice to have everything I need and not have to carry anything. But for the running around town with just a limited amount, I use my Velocity 9 always. It is very comfortable and in urban situations when you cannot put the gear on the ground for fear you will get your bag stepped on or stolen, it's a great choice. I've probably gone back and forth from UT 5 times with that bag and all over VA.

[Jaime]

Suzie I have a Domke J-1 and love it I pack all my gear in it and go, but for trekking a shoulder bag does not distribute the weight properly for me (I am handicapped), so I am looking for something I can wear on my back and at the same time be able to retrieve my gear without taking it off, I really believe that the Lowepro Slingshot will be the answer.

[spyraling]

I don't have the 300, but I do have the 200. I measured the strap fully extended and it came to 47 inches (from the top center of the strap where it meets the top of the backpack to the end of the strap where it meets the side bottom of the backpack). The distance on the back of the backpack from the points that I measured came to about 14 inches.

I would say that's about 61 inches total wraparound for the Slingshot 200. I know it's not the 300, but this should give you a starting point until you hear back from someone with the 300. :)

[Jaime]

Thank You spyraling that is certainly a good start, I think things are beginning to look good. How do you like it overall?

[spyraling]

I think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread! ;)

I love being able to "sling" it around to get to my camera quickly. Even in the front position, the bag doesn't get in my way.

When I have it on my back, it feels better when I use the stability strap, which only takes a half second to unbuckle. I am very happy with it.

[Jaime]

Thank You spyraling.

[bundybear]

the slingshots are great, got the 200 as well.
currently holds 400d with 17-85 attached most of the time, 10-22, 75-300, nifty, 430ex, batteries and charger, filter cases, cleaning gear.

hears another thread about the 300
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=276354&highlight=slingshot+300
I agree with the comments in this thread about the potential weight of a fully loaded 300.
my 200 can get heavy after a full day as it only sits on one shoulder (even for me at 6'1 and 100kg).

[Jaime]

Thank You.

[TXLEBER]

I don't have the 300, but I do have the 200. I measured the strap fully extended and it came to 47 inches (from the top center of the strap where it meets the top of the backpack to the end of the strap where it meets the side bottom of the backpack). The distance on the back of the backpack from the points that I measured came to about 14 inches.

I would say that's about 61 inches total wraparound for the Slingshot 200. I know it's not the 300, but this should give you a starting point until you hear back from someone with the 300. :)

A little confused, aren't you looking for the waist belt size? The way the above is worded, I think he's talking about the actual sling size.

I'm at work and have the 300 in the car. I don't have any way to measure it though. Let's just say I'm not a tall guy, but pretty wide. I wear a 38 inch waist pant. The waist belt has plenty of slack left. I'll measure it when I get home if no one has done it for you by then.

[Jaime]

I would appreciate that very much, Thank You, and I believe you are correct in your assessment.

[TXLEBER]

26 inches on each side of the waist strap
12 inches on the back of the actual bag

52+12= 64 inches

You can also add about 2 inches for the buckle....consider it room for desert! :-)

[Heatseeker99]

I have the slingshot 200 and find that the sling and weight of the bag keeps everything nice and stable on my back. That waist strap is a bit much IMO, I cut it off neatly with a razor ;)

[TXLEBER]

I had to take a second look at Lowepro's website. I guess there is a waist strap on the 200. Looks like there is a place to tuck it into the bag unlike the 300.

[Lester Wareham]

I understand Suzie but if extended the length is over 48 inches it should do. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

You should be OK easy, I am a 42" waste and there is loads spare, so much so that the ends get in the way.

The only anoying thing is 30 years ago I was a 32" waste, hey ho....

[Jaime]

You should be OK easy, I am a 42" waste and there is loads spare, so much so that the ends get in the way.

The only anoying thing is 30 years ago I was a 32" waste, hey ho....

Thanks Lester, that is indeed helpful.

[Lester Wareham]

I have the slingshot 200 and find that the sling and weight of the bag keeps everything nice and stable on my back. That waist strap is a bit much IMO, I cut it off neatly with a razor ;)

The waste strap helps carry the weight easier and stabalises the bag better if you are working flat on your front etc that the 200 diagonal strap. I had to do the 200 secondary strap up tight for anything involving crawling around.

[Jaime]

I have the slingshot 200 and find that the sling and weight of the bag keeps everything nice and stable on my back. That waist strap is a bit much IMO, I cut it off neatly with a razor ;)

My feelings on this are:

1) If the manufacturer thought of putting it there to begin with, there had to be a reason, so why throw away what had to have been the results of good research?

2) Being slightly handicapped, there are times that my legs give way and I have been known to falter, the waist strap is only going to give me more security in protecting what to me is dear and expensive equipment that would be very hard to replace for me.

Worst scenario is that if I did not want to use the straps, I would strap them to the front over the bag itself so as not to ruin a perfectly good bag.

[Jaime]

I posted this is another thread but I really think it warrants I posted in all the threads that I had asked questions about this bag, here goes it:

Got my Slingshot 300AW.

The only thing I can say is WOW.

My worries about fitting, forget about it, I have a 48 inch waist and this bad puppy has a hell of a lot of room to spare. The same with the shoulder strap. I let both out completely only to take them back in a considerable amount.

Now at first impression I panicked cause I expected the darn thing to be bigger and I was prepared to send it back right away without even trying it.

Well that would have been a mistake, and a big one at that. My son said try it first and then decide. I did and what a surprise. I fitted everything in my signature with the exception of the tripod (mono pod instead), and I guess I could even tie that on the outside if I wanted to.
It is a bit heavy but then again I have a ton of gear as you see in my signature. But then again I used to carry all of this in my Domke. As far as people that complaint about the weight on one shoulder, well the pack itself is well balanced and the waist strap aids in that, yes there is a bit of a strain in the one shoulder, but guess what, If you use a shoulder bag with the same amount of gear in it, you will feel the same. To sling it forward unbuckle the waist and slide forward, easy as heck and taking gear in and out could not be easier.

Bottom line is this is one great bag, I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of getting one. For me, since I use a cane to walk, the ability to carry on the back rather than hanging to one side of me is superb. I wish I could have gotten this sooner. As much as I loved my Domke J-1, I am seriously considering selling it, because i really do not see going back to it. Thank you to all that posted here before that helped convince me to get it.