Best bag for my need

[justin_nurman]

Alrite, I need more help. I currently use EOS 30 w/ grip, 420EX and 5

lenses (17-40, 50, 85, 200, 28-135). I own 2 bags, a Minitrekker and

Tamrac velocity 5.

 

Minitrekker is used mainly for trekking or carrying stuffs. Lots of

room, even for some books and lunch. However, it's not practical for

travelling light or just walking around the city. For that purposes,

I use the Tamrac. I used to carry my camera with a combination of 3-4

lenses and/or 420EX. Since I bought the 200, I find it difficult to

carry my favourite set-up. At most I can only carry 17-40, 50, 85 and

200 without flash, but have to leave the hood for 200 behind.

 

I am looking for a bag that allows me to carry max of 17-40, 50, 85,

200 and flash with their hoods. The bag should allow me an easy

access to my gear without putting down the bag first (so, backpack is

out of consideration). Hopefully it's not bulky and heavy. I am

currently looking at Lowepro slingshot series or reporter 400 series

(but this one is a bit bulky). Anyone having the same set-up that can

offer me some advice on the suitable bag? Thx all for your help.

[arnabdas]

As I have mentioned many times in these forums, I personally prefer the SlingShot 200 AW. The SlingShot 100 AW may be just right for your needs.

[mendel_leisk]

One trick I've found to be quite comfortable, carrying:

 

Canon 20D

 

Canon 24-70 (usually mounted)

 

Canon 10-22

 

Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS

 

Carry the first 3 items in my Lowepro Stealth Reporter 400AW shoulder bag.

 

Stow the fourth item, the Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS in it's (very) sturdy supplied case, in the padded bottom of my very lightweight packsack.

 

Now, I've got all my lens with me, but the heaviest (by far) is off my shoulder. If need be, I could use it and and then hold it for the short term, in the shoulder bag.

[maury_cohen]

Justin,

The current SlingShots were conceived to carry a moderate sized SLR with 2-3 fairly compact lenses and/or flash and allow unparalleled accessibility.

We looked at the sling bags then on the market, analyzed their shortcomings, and eliminated them.

The depth of the SlingShot 200AW is 8.7". I'm not sure what the length of your 200 is.

The original design was built on the premise that if the gear load gets too heavy or large, the efficiency of the design drops.

 

Since their inception the SlingShots have exceeded our most optimistic expectations by multiples.

 

We've gotten many requests for a larger version that will accommodate a 70-200 2.8 or 80-400 VR and Pro sized 1Ds MK II body. The increase in potential payload brings up some obvious challenges in keeping the pack comforatable. We're looking at it and I believe there could be a solution.

 

Maury "Moshe" Cohen - Product Specialist, Lowepro US.

[dennismk]

Have you considered the Kinesis belt system. It works very well for me.

[justin_nurman]

Thx Maury for your view. If I am not mistaken, the lenght of 200mm lens is around 13.6cm. Either you're referring to the "depth" or "width", I think it should be ok. When I saw the picture of how we access the bag, I understand that the width becomes the depth, i.e. the camera attached with lens is stored horizontally, rather than the conventional "top loading", but I could be wrong here.

 

I understand that having a too heavy set-up in this type of bag really put comfortability into a test. I experience that from time to time with my Tamrac velocity 5. Guess it goes back to trade-off between comfortability and flexibility of access. Best way for me to know that will probably be trying it out in a store with all lenses that I want to carry. Will do that once I can find a store that carry this type of bag nearby. Cheers.