I'm torn between lowepro slingshot 200AW and..

[DYORD]

Case logic SLR Backpack..

http://www.caselogic.com/slr_camera_backpack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=111277

It doesn't matter to me whether it's a sling or a backpack.. I just wanna know which one is superior in terms of protecting my gears.

[Brypan]

I can't speak for lowepro, and I can't really speak for that particular Case Logic backpack, bt I have a different Case Logic bag, and it is very rugged and durable, my camera feels very safe in there =).

[fullcity]

I have the Lowepro and love it. Can't compare it with the caselogic but looking at the specs they look very similar in terms of protection and capacity. I seriously doubt there is much difference in terms of protection -- I wouldn't want to be dropping either from a distance onto a hard surface. To me the obvious advantage of the Lowepro is its ability to go from backpack to forward-ready-to-shoot position in seconds, without having to remove anything. YMMV.

[borism]

Hi
I don't know about the caselogic, but I have the Lowepro 200, it was my first "serious" bag
At the beginning I tough it was great, but after I started to use it more and more it became uncomfortable to me, it leans on you shoulder a lot when you walk and doesn't stay where I wanted

I ended up getting a smaller and cheaper Quantaray classic Back pack
Its smaller but carries al most the same amount of gear than the Lowepro except m,maybe for the extra space on top

That was my experience, so I would recommend that you TRY the slingshot WITH YOUR GEAR IN IT before you make a decision

That is just my 2 cents of my experience

[tgara]

Hi
I don't know about the caselogic, but I have the Lowepro 200, it was my first "serious" bag
At the beginning I tough it was great, but after I started to use it more and more it became uncomfortable to me, it leans on you shoulder a lot when you walk and doesn't stay where I wanted.

Well, it IS a sling-bag slung over your shoulder.... your shoulder will become uncomfortable with any bag after some time, especially if you're toting a lot of gear. :) I found this out the hard way!

As for not staying in place, did you try the stability strap? I had the same initial experience in that the bag would move to the side. But after attaching the stability strap, the bag stayed in place, just like a backpack.

[AlanU]

Look at the flipside 200 or 300.

[5Dmaniac]

Look at the flipside 200 or 300.

Agree - the Flipside 300 is the best backpack I've ever had for camera gear. Very comfortable, great protection and easy access to your gear without taking the pack off your back, The only downside is that it does not a rain cover - the Flipside 400 does though!

[DYORD]

Thanks for all the replies.. it is true that the sling bag is uncomfortable to my shoulder in just one side.. when you decide to switch it to the other side, it becomes awkward. btw, the Case logic SLR backpack has more compartment compare to the 200AW.

I'm just wondering, what bag is easy to manage when pulling out the camera, changing lens, etc.. without putting it on a desk or a seat. We photographers are always on the go! I need a bag just like that.

[BenJohnson]

Take a look at the Lowepro Flipside series.

[borism]

Well, it IS a sling-bag slung over your shoulder.... your shoulder will become uncomfortable with any bag after some time, especially if you're toting a lot of gear. :) I found this out the hard way!

As for not staying in place, did you try the stability strap? I had the same initial experience in that the bag would move to the side. But after attaching the stability strap, the bag stayed in place, just like a backpack.

Hi
Yes,, I tried the stability strap, it just felt awkward and uncomfortable to me .
At this point I carry the same gear in a smaller package.
Now I have to admit that pulling the camera out was very quick and practical for sure on the move, however, I found that changing lenses safely or pulling stuff out equally needed to stop and dismount the slingshot on the floor or a table.
That was my experience, it now stays at home holding the stuff I leave behind.

[duane0524]

I will give you my two cents on this one.

I had a tamrac backpack originally, but I did not like having to set the bag down in order to pull out the camera. Then I purchased the slingshot 200aw and tried really hard to like it. I loved the sling aspect of it for accessing the camera, however I just did not like the the way the back fit across my chest and on my back. I ended up just carrying it over one arm, not even on my chest.

Last week I purchased the Lowepro Fastpack 350, which is sort of a hybrid backpack and sling. Well, so far I think this gives me what I want, the only concern is the size as I could not check it out in person before purchasing. I think the Fastpack 200 or 250 (fits your laptop as well) may have been the better size for me.

Good luck, the bag is something that is very personal and if at all posiable, try them out in the store before purchasing.

[MDJAK]

The fastpacks, while great bags, are too small for my gear.

Currently, I'm carrying a slingshot 300. In it I have my 200 f2, 24-70, and 85 f1.4 which is mounted on camera. My flash is in the top pocket, with various and sundry other things in the other pocket. Yes, it's heavy, but with the added waist belt it takes enough weight off the shoulder to make it somewhat comfortable.

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