b_va Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 May I please have your recommendation for a shoulder bag with the capacity for a D200 w/attached MDD200, SB600, 50mm and misc. stuff? Smaller the better, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnabdas Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 LowePro SlingShot 200 AW for boys/men, LowePro Mini Trekker AW for girls/women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I too really like LowePro's Sling Shot line: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=FBVx9myKvw!1079895318!1157731633768?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&shs=slingshot+lowepro&image.x=9&image.y=6 The larger 200AW fits my D2X with a couple of smaller lenses. Not sure you can get away with the smaller 100AW with the D200. With the MD 200, the D200 is about the same size as the D2X. If you need to carry additional lenses, you can attach optional lens bags to the side of the Sling Shot bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klix Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 3rd vote for the Slingshot 200AW, as long as you keep the load to what you stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_va Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Looks like a winner, has anyone skied with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The SlingShot has only one strap over one shoulder. It is great for walking around town. For active sports such as skiing, I would get a backpack with a lot of padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwcombs Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 That's the key...keeping the load to what you stated. I added the battery pack to my D200, and it completely rewrote my bag requirements. But I also wanted to find a place for all my lenses and a backup body as well. (Settled on a Lowepro Pro Roller 2). Now my MiniTrekker is perfect for the D200, and just a couple of small lenses and other small stuff, for day trips and traveling lite. I find the Lowepro line to be outstanding, and would highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_hooper1 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Another vote for the Lowepro, SlingShot AW. This is a fabulously designed camera carrying system. "...... For active sports such as skiing, I would get a backpack with a lot of padding." Shun, Are you giving us some insight as to your own skiing ability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwrtertbsratbs5 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 You just missed a Billingham Hadley Pro that was in the classified section that sold. But don't worry - I have a Billingham Packington for sale. But it's not a small bag - it will handle a DSLR, several lenses, and a flash or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Robert Hooper: you cannot get any insight on something that doesn't exist. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernie.grimes Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I also have the LowePro SlingShot 200 AW and love it... I have a D200 and carry 2-3 lens and SB800 in it. Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenworley Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've carried my D200 with MBD200 battery grip in it with no problem. It was a slight squeeze, but I didn't have any problem with: The D200 with battery grip and an 18-200 VR mounted, a 60mm micro lens, a Nikon 80-400 VR zoom, a SB-600 flash (in its little bag), and a couple small accessories (blower, notepad, spare battery). It's very convenient to be able to swing it around and change lenses without having to put it down. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I usually don't get in to best bag threads, cause I don't know that much about it, but I just did get a sling shot on a friend's recommendation and I luv it, very handy. Carries my complete kit no prob, except for the 80-200. Also for longer distance, you can sling it on your back, and another strap hooks into the single shoulder strap and stabilizes the pack like a backpack. For me it rides in the perfect place on my back, really makes the load light. and then you can swing it around without removing it and open the top and get stuff out. Its kind of unorthadox at first look, but it really works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevea Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I use a Kata WS-604 GDC Waist/Shoulder Bag. It is extremely well made and protects the equipment properly. There is easy zippered access to compartments through the top, both sides and front. It holds the D200, 17-55mm f/2.8 DX, 12-24 f/4 DX, 85mm f/1.4, SB-800 Speedlight, Newton Flash Bracket, all my wires, extra batteries, compact flash cards and my cleaning kit. I bought it at B&H for about $140 last year. Steve Abramson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_martin9 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I also have a slingshot and it is very handy. I will add though, that I will probably be adding a Domke bag to my lineup. I have a very small Domke bag and it is soooo durable. I love it. I shoot come corporate functions and need something more formal looking than the slingshot. Any suggestions for me as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I am a bit surprised that the LowePro SlingShot is so popular. The first time I saw one was around October last year (2005), and we immediately bought two. My wife uses one to carry her camcorder, but she needs to remove its internal compartments so that her fairly large video camera can fit. How long has the SlingShot been around? If it is just a year, it has certainly gotten popular very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielho Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I haven't seen the SlingShot either...and am surprised that it is so popular. Have to go check one out. -- Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor_ho2 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Domke They make a bunch of models. The one I use F6B black canvas is only the second one I've owned in 20 years. The first was purchased when my daughter was born. Canvas not ballistic because it ages so nicely. It has nine compartments and is completely adaptable for small or larger use depending on what you carry. I can carry all essentials with room to spare because I don't carry film anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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