Lowepro SlingShot?

Airedale1 · 21st of October 2009 (Wed)

Are any of the Lowepro SlingShot bags big enough? I want a bag that I can use when I am on my bicycle. It must hold 40D w/Canon 400L attached. I like that style carry for the bike.

e02937 · 21st of October 2009 (Wed)

I have a slingshot 200 AW. I like the bag and the style. It holds my 7d w/28-235 along with hood attached properly with no problem. If you want I can measure that length if you would like.

I looked at the 100 in the store, looked way too small. Haven't seen a 300 but I wanted something that's not too huge.

p.s. in addition to the 7d with the lens on it, I can also carry 3 other lenses, a few hoods, spare battery, memory card, etc. It's a pretty spacious bag.

Airedale1 · 21st of October 2009 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by merlin2375

If you want I can measure that length if you would like.

Thanks yes, I would like to know interior depth

e02937 · 21st of October 2009 (Wed)

Ok be right wth you

e02937 · 21st of October 2009 (Wed)

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It will close fine with these lenses plus hood (lens contracted of course). By my measure, the limit is about ~8.7" total give or take a little. Hope this helps

MDJAK · 21st of October 2009 (Wed)

Nicksan uses the 200 f2 with the slingshot 200, but not mounted.

I have the slingshot 300 which is a great bag. If you were to put it in sideways, it would probably fit in there.

me

crn3371 · 21st of October 2009 (Wed)

My 20D with 100-400 attached will fit in the 200.

kestrel4 · 3rd of November 2009 (Tue)

What about the bicycle bit? On any bike, everything normally slips around to the front - which is a big nuisance. Has anyone got experience.

MDJAK · 3rd of November 2009 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by kestrel4

What about the bicycle bit? On any bike, everything normally slips around to the front - which is a big nuisance. Has anyone got experience.

The slingshot 300 has a waist belt which makes it stay on very well.

The 200, which I also own, has a small strap that comes up from one corner of the bag and snaps onto the chest strap in the front, aslo helping secure it in place.

I've used my 300 on my ATV going on the roughest terrain, from crawling over boulders, splashing through mud holes, to ripping at 50 mph (approx 100 kmh) across fields, and it's always stayed put because of the waist belt.

me

WhyFi · 3rd of November 2009 (Tue)

Slingshots don't tend to stay put very well - the Kata 3N1 series works, though, in either a straight or cross-strapped backpack configuration (cross-strapped, you can quickly unhook one buckle and swing the pack under your arm like a sling pack, but it might get a little tight around the neck depending on your riding position - more hunched, more uncomfy).

lukeCui · 4th of November 2009 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by WhyFi

Slingshots don't tend to stay put very well - the Kata 3N1 series works, though, in either a straight or cross-strapped backpack configuration (cross-strapped, you can quickly unhook one buckle and swing the pack under your arm like a sling pack, but it might get a little tight around the neck depending on your riding position - more hunched, more uncomfy).

I would also choose the Kata 3N1 over the slingshot. The 3N1 is an awesome pack, very easy to use and protects the camera gear well.

zoom_zoom · 3rd of November 2009 (Tue)

Based on my experience with the slingshot 200, I can't recommend it as a bag if you're intending to bicycle around with it holding your gear (even with the waist strap). As another poster mentioned, I would consider the kata 1-n-x bags in the backpack configuration. There are also other backpack style bags that would work well for a bike rider.

Nick5 · 4th of November 2009 (Wed)

Lowepro Fastpack 350.
2 Backpack style straps with side access like the Slingshot.
Also more comfortable with too wear with two straps with long lens.
Distributes the weight better.

GilesGuthrie · 4th of November 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airedale1

Are any of the Lowepro SlingShot bags big enough? I want a bag that I can use when I am on my bicycle. It must hold 40D w/Canon 400L attached. I like that style carry for the bike.

No, you can't put a mounted 400/5.6L in a Slingshot. At least, I have the Slingshot 300, and the 1d/5d, and can't. You can carry them dismounted, but not mounted.

MDJAK · 4th of November 2009 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by GilesGuthrie

No, you can't put a mounted 400/5.6L in a Slingshot. At least, I have the Slingshot 300, and the 1d/5d, and can't. You can carry them dismounted, but not mounted.

even placed sideway with hood retracted?

21st of October 2009 (Wed)	#1
Airedale1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laconia, NH USA Posts: 5,640 IMAGE EDITING OK	Lowepro SlingShot? Are any of the Lowepro SlingShot bags big enough? I want a bag that I can use when I am on my bicycle. It must hold 40D w/Canon 400L attached. I like that style carry for the bike. __________________ Airedale1Photography EOS 7D EOS 40D EF-400 f/5.6L EF 70-200 f/4.0L IS EF 50 f/1.4 EF 17-40 f/4.0L IS EF-1.4x II 430EX II Speedlite Paul Merritt

21st of October 2009 (Wed)	#2
e02937 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,714	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? I have a slingshot 200 AW. I like the bag and the style. It holds my 7d w/28-235 along with hood attached properly with no problem. If you want I can measure that length if you would like. I looked at the 100 in the store, looked way too small. Haven't seen a 300 but I wanted something that's not too huge. p.s. in addition to the 7d with the lens on it, I can also carry 3 other lenses, a few hoods, spare battery, memory card, etc. It's a pretty spacious bag. __________________ Canon 7d [15-85 IS] [70-200 f/4L IS] [I'm a PC] [Full gear list and feedback]

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e02937 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,714	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? Ok be right wth you __________________ Canon 7d [15-85 IS] [70-200 f/4L IS] [I'm a PC] [Full gear list and feedback]

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e02937 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,714	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? [images deleted by me...] It will close fine with these lenses plus hood (lens contracted of course). By my measure, the limit is about ~8.7" total give or take a little. Hope this helps __________________ Canon 7d [15-85 IS] [70-200 f/4L IS] [I'm a PC] [Full gear list and feedback] Last edited by e02937 : 1st of November 2009 (Sun) at 18:39.

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MDJAK ...the definition of a noob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 22,260 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? Nicksan uses the 200 f2 with the slingshot 200, but not mounted. I have the slingshot 300 which is a great bag. If you were to put it in sideways, it would probably fit in there. me

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crn3371 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 7,199	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? My 20D with 100-400 attached will fit in the 200.

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kestrel4 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? What about the bicycle bit? On any bike, everything normally slips around to the front - which is a big nuisance. Has anyone got experience.

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WhyFi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: I got a castle in Brooklyn, that's where I dwell. Posts: 1,542 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? Slingshots don't tend to stay put very well - the Kata 3N1 series works, though, in either a straight or cross-strapped backpack configuration (cross-strapped, you can quickly unhook one buckle and swing the pack under your arm like a sling pack, but it might get a little tight around the neck depending on your riding position - more hunched, more uncomfy). __________________ Do what works for you. Bill is my name - I'm the most wanted man on my island. Gear \| Web Last edited by WhyFi : 3rd of November 2009 (Tue) at 10:51.

3rd of November 2009 (Tue)	#12
zoom_zoom Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 763	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? Based on my experience with the slingshot 200, I can't recommend it as a bag if you're intending to bicycle around with it holding your gear (even with the waist strap). As another poster mentioned, I would consider the kata 1-n-x bags in the backpack configuration. There are also other backpack style bags that would work well for a bike rider.

4th of November 2009 (Wed)	#13
Nick5 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 1,779	Re: Lowepro SlingShot? Lowepro Fastpack 350. 2 Backpack style straps with side access like the Slingshot. Also more comfortable with too wear with two straps with long lens. Distributes the weight better. __________________ Canon 7D x2,BG-E7 Grips, Canon Lenses 10-22, 17-55 f/2.8 IS, 24-105 f/4 L IS, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, 70-200 f/4 L IS, 100 f/2.8 L Macro IS, 100-400 f/4.5- 5.6 L IS, Canon 1.4 Extender, 3 Canon 600 EX-RT, 2 Canon ST-E3 Transmitter

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