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Apr 19, 2007 01:00 |  #1

Has anyone got one yet, and would like to comment on it.

I use the 200 at present, but just carry the IIN with 24-105 and 580 flash in the main compartment, could fit other stuff in but want ease of removal. Would like to know if the 300 will take 2 cameras easy?, in my case the IIN 24-105 combo, and my 5D with with either 24-70, 17-40 or 70-300 DO.


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Apr 19, 2007 05:10 |  #2

Try a search, there have been several threads and pictures.

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Apr 19, 2007 16:46 as a reply to  @ Lester Wareham's post |  #3

not too sure if you would fit 2 bodies in the 300
I don't think I'd want to lug around that much gear in a sling type bag.
My 200 loaded with 1 body and 2 or 3 lenses and fash gets pretty heavy after a while, mainly because it sits on 1 shoulder, not so much a weight issue, more a comfort thing I suppose.


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Apr 20, 2007 10:13 |  #4

I have one and like it for what it is and how it works. It is not a bag that I would use for an all day treck or to carry ALL of my camera stuff with me. It is a nice bag to have a body and 3 or 4 lenses and a flash, some batteries and a few snacks. It is a better bag for a body and 2 lenses and a flash and some batteries and snacks, then stuff a small rain suit in the top pocket. The best part is being able to use the camera and quickly stow it, and then quickly re-access it. If carrying more than one body and a slew of lenses, then a more traditional two strap back pack would be better. On thing the 300 has ove the two smaller Slingshots is a load bearing waist belt. That makes it a lot more comfortable to carry, especially if you add a couple of 1 liter water bottles to the belt. I wish the 300 had some straps on the side to attach a monopod.


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Apr 20, 2007 10:53 |  #5

I bought it for quick access. I shoot in dusty environments so I want to be able to protect camera/lens and be able to get to them quickly at same time.

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Apr 21, 2007 02:46 |  #6

It looks like a big bag, but I can't tell how large it is exactly. I just got rid of my 100, as I outgrew it. Does anyone have a photo of it on their back?


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Apr 25, 2007 13:13 |  #7

I did get one as there was a good deal online at Jessops £49.99 collect at store, no postage.
What do I think. Well as it comes (see photo in this thread) I think my ID IIN does not fit well, it is also very wide know making access to the front items ony easy, having to open full bag to get to some items.
I got it to fit 2 cameras and it does. I took out all the diveders and put one of the long ones top to bottom. I can now fit 5D with say 24-70 2.8, 1D with 24-105 and another lens, in the main compartment, although I would not like to carry them far.


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Apr 25, 2007 14:38 as a reply to  @ ghocking's post |  #8

Got one off ebay. It carries more than my current Tenba. I too would not carry everything. It gets heavy. I put a 20d with attached lens up to 70-200 2.8 sideways just like the picture above. If I take the 70-200 off, I can store that on one of the sides. Also in there are 85 1.8, 17-40, 580ex with stofen attached, a canon hv20 videocam on top. extra 20d battery, 2 extra batteries for the camcorder and a couple tapes, and some negligible (in terms of weight) accessories. This is comfortable. If I add the 24-105 and the 50 1.4, then it gets heavy. I will use it to carry everything to my destination, then leave 2 lenses at the hotel or what have you to lighten up. It almost looks like you can use the 2 rubbery straps on the outside to attach a monopod, but I dont own one so no joy. Using the waist belt helps a lot but the top starts to sag a little. Adjustment might help.

2 bodies with max 3 lenses? Sure I don't see why not. I cannot change lenses without taking it off, so the sling advantage seems to only come in when storing/removing the camera itself with lens attached. Maybe some more practice.


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