measekite wrote:
> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>> MikeG wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I'm planning to buy an EF70-200/2.8L/IS/USM for my 40D and I like the
>>> look of the Lowepro Slingshot range.
>>>
>>> Please can anyone tell me if a 40D with 70-200 attached will fit
>>> comfortably in the AW200?
>>
>> I don't know about that, but I have a caveat for you with respect to
>> those bags. I bought one a couple of months ago, because I liked the
>> concept of swinging it around to the front for a quick lens change. But
>> the way they're designed, while the *camera* section of the main
>> compartment is on "top" as you swing it to your belly, the other
>> compartments are only accessible by continuing to unzip the flap to
>> open the part that is *away* from you (i.e, facing the same direction
>> you are). And because the whole inside surface of the bag isn't
>> velcro-lined (it's only got narrow strips of velcro where they think
>> you are going to want your dividers), you're somewhat limited in how
>> you can customize it. I moved into the bag, wasn't happy with those
>> things, unpacked it and took it back. Everyone has their own
>> priorities, of course; I just thought I'd point out a couple of things
>> to notice when you're looking at them at the store. (And note that if
>> you happen to have any of the Tamrac add-on modules, they won't fit the
>> straps on Lowepro bags because the Lowepro system uses narrower hanger
>> straps.)
>>
> So what do you recommend and why?
I ended up with a Tamrac Adventure 75. I can't particularly recommend
that, because everybody's needs and wants are different. I like Tamrac's
Modular Accessory System and Strap Accessory System, and the wider hangers
for those items. I looked at Tamrac's sling bag (I can't remember the
model name), and didn't like it very much. I didn't want a shoulder or
waist bag for various reasons.
So I gave up on the sling idea for the time being and went with the
backpack. I can still "sling" it as far as lens changes go, because I have
a MAS (see above) lens case on the lower left (as I wear it) corner of the
backpack, so if I only wear the left shoulder strap, when I pull the bag
around to the front a bit that module is right there where it's
convenient. That's probably a little cofusing, but I just happen to have
onhand a shot of what I'm describing, that I took for a buddy:
http://blinkynet.net/stuff/lens_accessory3.jpg
But when I don't need that, I can wear the backpack conventionally, for
comfort, balance and security. Again, that's just my current solution.
When a find some new sling bag I like, I may still go that way; I do like
the concept -- just not the executions I've evaluated.
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