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Lowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black) | 
| Brand: Lowepro
Category: Photography
List Price: $109.95
Buy New: $90.00
as of 3/15/2010 14:07 PDT details
You Save: $19.95 (18%)
New (20) Used (4) from $81.99
Seller: rnma100
Rating:  76 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 13 x 9.1 x 17.3
MPN: 35017
Model: 35017
UPC: 056035350177
EAN: 0056035350177
ASIN: B000KX8TCI
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Sling style bag for carrying comfort and easy accessibility | | • | Holds a Pro D-SLR with long zoom (80-200mm) lens attached, 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories | | • | Built in digital memory card organizer and micro fiber LCD cleaning cloth | | • | Lowepro's patented All Weather cover to protect bag and contents from extreme weather, sand, dirt, etc. | | • | Lifetime Warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Perfect for photojournalists, the SlingShot 300 AW uses a unique sling design to go from "carry mode" to "ready mode" in just seconds. Carried comfortably on the back, it easily rotates to the front so you can get to your camera quickly. The SlingShot 300 AW holds a Pro SLR with zoom lens attached 5-6 extra lenses, cables and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap. This feature-rich bag also includes a built-in memory card pouch, micro fiber LCD cloth and two generous organizer pockets. It's certain to surprise even the most demanding photojournalists.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 76
 A Auit of 21st Century Armor ;-<<< December 12, 2009
N. Wilson
I have owned and used this backpack for about six months. It is reasonably well designed, and well made of the best of materials. Strong and durable, it has a nice capacity and an easily modified interior with convenient, well padded, protective compartments and pockets. Access to everything is simple and secure. The items stored inside it are well protected against mechanical damage. The theory behind it is admirable. For this I have extreme admiration and appreciation. Oh, and the retail price is fair.
However, it is heavy, heavy, heavy and did I forget to say heavy? It is, without a doubt the most uncomfortable and exhausting back pack I have ever used for any application. The weight of it on one shoulder quickly becomes intolerable, indeed painful. Its mass, when loaded to advertised capacity, makes it impractical to carry on the back for any length of time or distance. If I could get my money back, I would do so in a flash.
The other objection I have is the All Weather waterproof cover, which is far too skimpy, and which does not cover about half of the bottom of the bag, nor the surface of the bag which touches the wearer's back while the bag is being carried. This design requires the wearer's back to be a part of the weatherproof cover. Imho, the waterproof covering should cover all of the bag. If the wearer removes the bag in bad weather, the bag can lose its weatherproof property. This feature is simply inadequate.
Bottom line, this bag has many excellent features. Much thought has been invested in its creation But it simply is not practical for long hikes into rugged, remote locations. My impression is that it is a great theoretical idea. But it seems evident that it was insufficiently field tested before being put on the market. Back to the drawing board, guys.
NO, I would NOT recommend that a friend buy it.
Neil Wilson
 Women photographers especially November 4, 2009
Barbe Style Photography (Wisconsin, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had looked at a lot of bags. Very happy with this one! This bag is comfortable, spacious, easily accessible, has quiet easy zippers, and if you are a woman, the way it straps across your chest isn't bad. I am petite and it fits me. The lighter colored interior, the safety strap, the microfiber camera cover, and the rain protection make it even better. I will tie short color coded tiny ribbons on the zippers so I can find things faster. It's not too big and not to small. Great price! My order was delivered promptly as promised. Extremely satisfied.
 We didn't get along with each other September 24, 2009
Claudio A. Rodrigues (Brasil)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I see some reviews saying that the gear is ease to access and think "I must be doing something wrong." I found it ok to access the camera if you put it in the bag as displayed in the ad photos, with the big lens attached. If you keep a regular lens attached and only need to attach a telephoto some times, it gets complicated. I usually have to open the bag almost completely to get one lens that is deeply located and I got scare to have something falling. Probably I picked the wrong bag for whht I had in mind: a bag that allowed me to quickly and safely change lens. I'm thinking about changing it by the Reporter D400 AW, since it seems to be thought for quick gear access.
Talking about quality, the bag's structure didn't stand well my camera, four lens and accessories. It has lost some of the original firmness. As the material got a little bit soft, even open/close the zipper is anoying some times...
 I wish September 12, 2009
Ralph Bormann (il usa)
I love this lowpro but wish it had valcro or some way to carry a monopod or trypod.
YES I WOULD BUY IT AGANE OR TELL A FREND TO
Great bag, questionable craftsmanship July 22, 2009
T. Poitevin (Redmond, WA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was a Lowepro fanatic. I loved my Slingshot 200 so much I bought the 300 virtually the day it came out. It's perfect as a photo backpack for those that carry enough gear to fill it, however it's not tough enough for its size.
After filling this bag (my gear list is below), and carrying it around only 30 or so times, the zipper seam came undone and the top of the backpack strap is visibly frayed. I admit, I'm not "nice" with my bags, but I expected a Lowepro bag to live up to its photo pro roots, and this one certainly did not.
The kicker on the three-star review? The "lifetime" warranty doesn't cover the zippers, because "even a Lowepro bag can wear out", according to their website. Sorry Lowepro, but Briggs & Reilly Luggage will replace ANYTHING with their lifetime warranty, including zippers, which is why I only buy their stuff.
I've just ordered a Tenba rolling backpack, maybe it will last more than 30 uses.
Gear: Nikon D300, Nikon D80, 70-200 f/2.8 VR, 18-200mm VR, SB-800 flash, Sigma 10-20mm, 50mm f/1.8, four B&W screw-in filter cases, three Corkin filter cases, GorillaPod SLR (LOVE THIS!), Justin clamp, extra little bits and bobs (batteries, diffuser cap, rocket blaster, etc.).
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