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« on: July 01, 2009, 08:35:45 am »

I am looking for a good Sling  (shoulder) Bag which one do you think is the best  between :
Lowepro SlingShot AW300
Tenba Medium Sling Bag
Kata 3N1-30 Sling Backpack

I know the Lowepro and the Kata , but never tried the Tenba

it will be for a Canon 1Ds or 5D

thank you
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 04:47:31 pm »

Hi

I know the kata, have owned and used the Lowepro Slingshot 200. Don't know the last of the 3 bag.
I do work with the 1Ds Mk III and some lenses, the 40D and some other equipment.

My 5 cents worth: Slingbags, at least the Lowe SS 200 does not carry weight well.
Max load for comfortable carrying is in my opinion 5 lbs. Not enough for the big Canon and lenses.

I currently use the Lowepro Fastpack 200, a regular backpack style bag with the same side/slingshot
opening as the slingshot, however with 2 shoulder straps. It fits my needs, takes my gear and
carries well.  

If you plan on wearing the bag more than halfhour at a time, and use the big Canon,
the slingshot type is not comfortable enough. IF, however, there is more car, train and travel, and
less carry, the speed of the slingshot bag is fine.

Best, AU
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2009, 04:51:50 pm »

yes the Lowepro slingshot is terrific for the back !


thank you
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« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2009, 11:32:32 am »

I noticed the Lowpro slingshot 200 in Costco for $70
I put my 5DII/24-105 and 70-200 f4 in mine
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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2009, 11:47:23 am »

yes but it does not work with 1Ds Mark III
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2009, 12:30:33 pm »

You may care to add to this list the Think Tank Roatation 360.  Has anyone used this yet?  I too am studying the various bags suited to travel and yet access without having to remove the backpack.  From my "store research" to date, Think Tank bags seem the best built, built until the Roatation 360 model, had none that could be termed sling bags.

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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2009, 07:02:09 pm »

I use my Think Tank Urban Disguise 40 as a shoulder bag, either on one shoulder or bandolier style. It carries plenty of gear and is quite comfortable. I think if I had to buy it again, I might get the UD 30 instead. A little smaller might be better in my case.
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2009, 02:24:22 am »

Quote from: Speedy
You may care to add to this list the Think Tank Roatation 360.  Has anyone used this yet?  I too am studying the various bags suited to travel and yet access without having to remove the backpack.  From my "store research" to date, Think Tank bags seem the best built, built until the Roatation 360 model, had none that could be termed sling bags.

Speedy

the  Canon 1Ds Mark III is too big for the Think Tank Rotation 360 otherwise it will be the best one
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2009, 09:36:27 am »

The only thing that outnumbers the now-unused camera bags I own is the lineup of tripods that I tried to like before getting my current one.  All of the bags had been either shoulder bags or backpacks, and one vest-strap plus lens cases.  The shoulder bags were the most convenient, but took their toll on my shoulder and back over the years.  Backpacks are the most comfortable but, of course, not made for quick, on the fly lens changes.

I've been using the LowePro slingshot 300 for all-day walks since the bag came out, I think, 2-3 years ago.  I liked its design compared to the others that were available at the time.  I found that if I am careful about adjusting the way it hangs, and keeping the waistbelt stabilizer buckled, I can go all day with no problems.  I'm 68 years old, and haven't looked back at my old bags once.

What I keep in the bag:  Canon 1DMkII with a RRS L-plate, a full-frame fisheye, 16-35mm lens, 28-135, and a 100-400.  The bag is tall enough to fit the camera with the 100-400 mounted, with the lens hood reversed.  I also carry an extra battery, 2 hardpacks of 4 CF cards each, a Rocket rubber blower, wallet of filters, remote cable, several microfiber lens cloths and a beat-up fishing hat for sun protection.  When shooting handheld series for HDR I slide the pack to my front and rest my elbows on it for stability.  I think it is one of the best designed bags made.
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2009, 10:18:14 am »

The slingshot bags are nicely designed. I will echo however what's been said about the weight issue. I use the 200 and even being relatively young and fit-ish, fully loaded and not using the stabilizer strap will hurt after about an hour or two. The 300 is even larger, which means you can put more gear in it so... I'd like a larger bag, but think I'd go with the Fastpac series next time. Using the stabilizer strap does help with strain, but it's less convenient and only helps so much.
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2009, 01:56:26 pm »

Has anyone tried the LowePro Classified Sling 220AW? I ask mainly because it has space for a 15" laptop as well as more kit than I'm every likely either to have or to want to take with me, so it could replace my airline carry-on bag. It seems to be new(ish). Calumet stock it for what seems to be a remarkably good price: it's mentioned in their printed catalogue although curiously not online.

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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2009, 11:41:47 am »

I am not particularly familiar with any of those 3 bags you mentioned, however, I have used bags from all 3 brands, so purely based on that experience my automatic tendency would be to favour the Kata as a first choice followed closely by the Tenba. I've never really liked the Lowepro though they clearly have many fans. The Tenba bags I have used are all extremely well made as are the Kata bags, but I've been using a Kata rucksack now for the past 3 years with my 1DsII and assorted lenses and it seems to combine great protection for the equipment with very clever design. I really like the bright yellow interior which makes it easy to search through black camera gear in dark conditions.
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