I have a Lowepro Slingshot 200 bag. I don't think they make that one anymore, can't speak for other makes or models. It is quite rigid and won't change shape fully loaded. The nice part is you can slide the bag around and access you gear without removing the pack. But I'm a bit of a bag nerd. I have way too many, different types. I end up preferring the traditional shoulder bag when I can use it--not for hiking but great for grabbing the bag out of the car and hitting the street.
The ability to slide the bag around is nice but if it does that by itself I'd rather have one that stays on the back.I have a Lowepro Slingshot 200 bag. I don't think they make that one anymore, can't speak for other makes or models. It is quite rigid and won't change shape fully loaded. The nice part is you can slide the bag around and access you gear without removing the pack. But I'm a bit of a bag nerd. I have way too many, different types. I end up preferring the traditional shoulder bag when I can use it--not for hiking but great for grabbing the bag out of the car and hitting the street.
I assume where the friction between straps and shoulder is more than the weight of the bag+kit so the bag can stay in postion?For small kits - yes.
There is a strap that holds everything in place when necessary. The 200 is large enough for a Pro DSLR with a 24-70 AF zoom mounte, plus space for a couple more lenses, a strobe, batteries, filters, a small snack and some Advil. Can get heavy.The ability to slide the bag around is nice but if it does that by itself I'd rather have one that stays on the back.
I assume where the friction between straps and shoulder is more than the weight of the bag+kit so the bag can stay in postion?
The ability to slide the bag around is nice but if it does that by itself I'd rather have one that stays on the back.
They usually come with a second diagonal strap with a snap lock. The second diagonal strap comes around your body and hooks into the carrying strap to hold the bag firmly in place.. They are very effective at that, even with some fairly advanced acrobatics, but easy and fast to unbuckle when you want to swing the bag it around.
Oh that's too big. I just need something to fit 35mm/DSLR with lens, couple film rolls and maybe one extra lens or small bottle of water for short hike or city walk.
The ability to slide the bag around is nice but if it does that by itself I'd rather have one that stays on the back.
I assume where the friction between straps and shoulder is more than the weight of the bag+kit so the bag can stays in postion?
With pretty rigid padding but still soft. It protects the gear and doesn’t collapse on itself.Cool. Are there designs with half hard shell?
Cool. Are there designs with half hard shell?
I went to the local shop and they only have 2 sling bags. I also noticed ALL of the bags have cushions that are about 10 mm thick or less. What's going on here? Do they really think it will protect the gears when they bump on each other in a fall?
That is pretty much true for all case dividers except custom foam ones. I have never dropped a camera bag and never had any damage from gear moving around in a divided carrier. Keep the fit snug if you are concerned.
Does anybody have good experience with sling type backpack camera bag? I like the idea that you have one less loop to undo vs real backpack but I fail to understand why when it's fully loaded the bag will not sag and morph into shoulder bag.
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