Anyone use the LowePro Slingshot AW 300 bag?

[BigDaddyWill]

I am looking for a good bag for our June WDW trip...I have not used a sling bag before but this one caught my interest. I need to be able to carry my d300s body w/grip and 18mm-55mm attached and 3 lenses (1 50mm, one 55-200 and a Tokina 12-24) as well as the usual goodies.

I was wondering if anyone had used the AW 300 or 302.

Thanks!!!

Will

 

[PrincessInOz]

I was using the Slingshot 200AW (not the 300 version). It was great getting on/off rides because I only had to swing the bag round. I loved this bag as getting to my camera was also relatively easy.

Problem is that I have scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and the slingshot was placing pressure on one side of my back. I finally decided it was cheaper to buy a new bag rather than keep visiting the chiropractor.

I'm now carrying the ProRunner 200 - backpack style and it balances the weight in the bag better across my shoulders. It isn't as easy to get on/off rides; but I don't have any other complaints.

One thing to consider is if you are planning on Harry cheating on Mickey. If so, you won't be allowed to take a dSLR on the major rides in IoA and will have to check your bag into a locker. The ProRunner 200 only JUST fit into their lockers. Not sure if anything bigger can get in...

 

[BigDaddyWill]

No we will be staying in WDW. Thanks! I looked at the 200 but I am not sure if everything I want to carry would fit.

Will

 

[PrincessInOz]

I know what you mean.

It was fine when I was shooting with kit lenses.

I just took another look at the bag. I'm shooting Canon and I now have the 17 - 55 f/2.8; the 50 f/1.8, the 10 - 22 f3.5+ and still have the kit 55 - 250 mm. It would still fit in the slingshot 200 but there is no room for anything else....the dealbreaker is the lens hood.

Enjoy the 300.

 

[BigDaddyWill]

Thanks. Yeah it looked kind of tight. Thanks for responding!

Will