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Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW Photo Sling Bag For Pro Digital SLR & 3-4 Lenses - Black | 
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| Brand: Lowepro
Category: CE
Buy New: £66.85
New (4) from £66.85
Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 2065
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 13 x 9.1 x 17.3
MPN: 35017
Model: 35017
UPC: 056035350177
EAN: 0056035350177
ASIN: B000KX8TCI
Release Date: April 17, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 2 to 4 weeks
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Product Description
"Perfect for photojournalists, the SlingShot 300AW uses a unique sling design to go from "carry mode? to "ready mode? in just seconds."
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 First class purchase July 25, 2008
The Slingshot 100AW is without a doubt the best camera bag bought, and have had many different models over the past... My Nikon D40 is resting nicely in the slingshot and very quick at hand should the occasion present itself... the bag is well manufactured... 100% for this purchase!!!
 Slingshot 300- excellent day-trip bag July 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wasn't convinced that a single diagonal strap would be comfortable, but after a little adjusting it is surprising how well the system works. I bought the 300 at a guess, as the magazines don't give a real idea of the size of the various models. I have seen the 100 and it was far too small for my toys, so opted for the larger of the collection. It will take my Sony Alpha 700 and six lenses with ease. And the bag is wide enough to take the camera with my 500 mm lens attached - ideal for transporting all of the equipment as hand-luggage on flights as I can then get all of my lenses into one bag.
The bag is very well constructed, with thick padding and high-quality stitching throughout. Wearing it for several hours has not been a problem, although for long days out there is not enogh space to carry much more than a bottle of water and a small snack. For more serious days out hiking I will probably stick to my Orion Trekker backpack as the additional compartment is larger, although the camera is not as accessible as it is with the Slingshot system.
Although not waterproof it stands up perfectly well to occasional showers without using the additional cover concealed in the base. This slip-on cover is attached to the bottom of the bag, which means you won't lose it. However it does mean you may have to re-store it wet when no longer required as it can't be detached to allow it to dry out.
As it is the largest of the Slingshot bags the temptation of course is to load as much as possible into it, and as it can hold so much this can become quite heavy.
Comfy but a bit small May 29, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This really is a well designed bag and is very comfortable. Access via the side of the bag works very well and probably the best feature. There are places to store memory cards, filters, and other small things too.
However, if you own a slightly larger dSLR like the Canon 40D then this bag will be too small for you if you want to carry more than one lense with you. Yes you can fit the 40D inside, with a reasonable size lenses attached, but you'll have to remove some of the padding and rearrange the internals so that there is almost no space for another lense. You might just fit a small lense in there. For this reason, I give this a 4 star rating. If it were just a few cm bigger it'd be a 5 star bag. I've returned mine and intend to purchase one of the larger size slingshots.
The Slingshot is superb... May 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I hardle write reviews but this product deserves it. I have had other gadget bags in the past and have had my Slingshot 100 for a month now. It is comfortable and secure when I take it cycling and walking. It has been thoroughly thought-out and is an absolute joy to use. Why hasn't anyone else thought of the slingshot style before? I cannot fault its design or quality. I have a DSLR with 2 zooms and there is still enough room for a couple of extra filters, SD cards, PC and remote cables. I also hang a gorillapod outside and manage to squeeze in a mobile and a small sandwich or two (just). If you want to carry more, just get a bigger model.... Highly recommended.
Slingshot 100 - Coolest camera bag! May 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought it two months ago. Very cool for using in town, as I'd be paranoid carrying my Canon EOS 400D openly for long periods.
With this, you slot it away and then just swing your camera out in a flash!.
Also used it at sea on a eco-tour boat at sea, and the all-weather covering that comes with it, kept it and my gear dry! Also has extra stability strap.
I carry one camera body, a 55mm lens and a 300mm lens with room for a flash, in the SwingShot 100, plus I could fit a small pair of binoculars in one pocket, and had room for small bottle and chocs in the other.
Very clever bag - you could pay between 75 and 100 for it in high street shops - don't pay over 75!!
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