Lowepro SlingShot 350 AW (Black)
Details
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- Usually ships in 24 hours
- List Price:
- $179.99
- Our Price:
- $144.95
- Savings:
- 19%
- Average Customer Rating:
- 3.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Lowepro
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- List Price:
- $179.99
- Our Price:
- $144.95
Features
- Sling design allows you to comfortably wear your gear on your back like a backpack, but quickly access your gear without taking the bag off by slinging to your front
- Padded compartment to hold up to a 14-inch widescreen notebook computer
- Fully adjustable padded waist belt distributes weight on hips for heavy loads
- Built-in Memory Card Pouch, Micro Fiber LC Cloth, and plenty of accessory pockets
- Built-in All Weather Cover offers maximum protection against rain, dust and sand
Description
The Lowepro SlingShot 350 AW is perfect for the photojournalist or serious enthusiast who wants a sling-style camera bag that allows easy access while wearing, plus room for a notebook. The ergonomic sling strap evenly adjusts weight and easily rotates from back to front-making it simple to work out of the bag. The roomy main compartment is outfitted with adjustable, padded dividers to customize up to a pro-sized camera kit. Additional features include; padded waist belt, mesh back pad, All Weather Cover, built-in memory card pouch and microfiber LCD cloth, silent zipper pulls, Hypalon SlipLock attachment loops, plus accessory pockets for easy access to personal items. A padded compartment fits most 15.4" notebooks.
Spotlight customer reviews
Too Big + Hard to fit my laptop
[ Posted: 2008-11-19 ]
After much research I found this product to be useful since i had a requirement of carrying my HP 15.4" laptop with my gear. One reason I choose this product was you don't have take it from shoulder for changing the lens, just slide it over and u can open the camera compt with ease. I wanted to see how this product looks before i purchase this online, but I couldn't find it anywhere in the local stores. I had no choice, bcoz of my immediate trip to Miami, FL. After opening the package, i immediately felt that the bag was big (width wise). The first thing I tried was laptop compartment. First of all it was very thin. I wasn't surprised when it didn't fit my HP Pavillion Dv6000t (15.4") laptop that easily. I had to push it inside. And taking out wasn't that easy either.
Miami trip was a good chance to test the bag.
Their weather resistant cover at the bottom of the bag is really good and works well. But for me laptop compartment was more important. And their one side strap made my shoulder hurt throughout my trip (something people should think of before buying it).
Overall I wasn't satisfied much with the product !
Great if you are a GIANT, but okay for the short too if you don't mind looking like a dork
[ Posted: 2008-10-04 ]
Like the other lowepro slingshots, it is well padded and sturdy. What it does not mention is that it is HUGE. Granted it needs to be pretty large to haul all your equipment and a laptop, it is just so big...like carrying another torso around on your back. I am 5'4" and it just overwhelms me, but will work okay if you are much taller. I use it for carrying my wedding photography equipment and it can be VERY heavy fully loaded. Some nice features:
1. There are two additional straps that hold it on, one around the waist (or low hips if you are short like me), and one that fastens the main strap to the backpack, so it can't swing around if you are running. It sounds confusing, but it works.
2. LOTS of storage, and a little cloth that is sewn into the main section for cleaning your display.
3. The weatherproof hood that pulls out of the bottom is AMAZING. Gives so much peace of mind that your equipment won't be ruined by rain. you can still access the main compartment from the side with the cover on.
4. There is a good amount of padding on the strap and the part that clips around the waist, so it is not unbearable to carry when it is very heavy.
5. The two dark grey panels that you see in the picture are very sturdy loops that you can clip things to if there is no room in your bag
I can fit the following equipment in my bag:
Canon digital rebel body
70-200mm lens
50mm lens
17-40mm lens
laptop
mouse
portable hard drive
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash
Bescor VLK-5AC, VL205AC Video Light & battery (this adds considerable weight)
cards
extra batteries (camera and flash)
My Fong Reporter diffuser does NOT fit, but that is not the bags fault; it is a big diffuser.
At first I considered returning it because it was so big and made me look like a dope, but it really gets the job done when you have a lot to carry. Overall, a very nice bag, well made and neat features.