phppage
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Reged: 07/04/2007
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Loc: West Yorkshire
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I have a Canon 350D with kit lens 17-55mm, a Canon 55-250mm IS lens and a Canon 100mm USM Macro lens. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a bag for me. I was looking a the Lowepro SlingShot but unsure which one. I don't have plans to buy any more lens in the near future just yet but if I do it may be a better telephoto lens or / and a wide angle lens.
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alanS
Dr Dust
Reged: 30/09/2005
Posts: 3717
Loc: Up North, England.
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I have a Lowepro Mini Trekker AW, seems ok.
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bench_ubbster
Bench Meister
Reged: 08/08/2006
Posts: 2698
Loc: Cambridgeshire, UK
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I've a Tamrac Velocity 8X as my everyday bag. In it I've got a 400D or 40D, 17-85, 10-20 and 70-200 lenses. Plus room for extra batteries, CF cards, filters, cloth and remote timer. Sits comfortably over the shoulder. I found it easier and more comfortable than a Slingshot (cheaper too).
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phppage
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Reged: 07/04/2007
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Loc: West Yorkshire
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I found it easier and more comfortable than a Slingshot (cheaper too).
Yes, I have been reading some reviews today about the sling shot and a couple of people complain that it digs into your left shoulder too much and all the wait is on one side which makes it awkward. I think a full rug sack would be my preferred choice but with easy access. I have been put off Lowepro a bit as I have purchased two lens cases by them and they do not fit the lens they where modelled with and seem to offer little padding or protection.
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bench_ubbster
Bench Meister
Reged: 08/08/2006
Posts: 2698
Loc: Cambridgeshire, UK
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I'd love to give you a review of the National Geographic rucksack, but mine hasn't arrived yet from WDC. 
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NorthernMonkey
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Reged: 01/05/2007
Posts: 271
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I have a Lowepro Mini Trekker AW, seems ok.
Might be a bit big though. Thats a size up from the Micro Trekker, which fits 1 Body + lens, as well as the 100mm Macro, 70-200 2.8 and 300f4. (just mind, no room for sarnies, but film goes in the pocket on the front)
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Ephemeral
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Reged: 21/07/2007
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Loc: North East England
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I have the Lowepro Orion Trekker II for practically the same set up as you, it also gives space for all those other little bits of a photographers life and it is like a day sac for walkers, easy and light
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phppage
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Reged: 07/04/2007
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Loc: West Yorkshire
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I have the Lowepro Orion Trekker II for practically the same set up as you, it also gives space for all those other little bits of a photographers life and it is like a day sac for walkers, easy and light
Seen some great reviews for this bag but a few complaints about rain water getting in too easily. Is this a problem you have had?
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Ephemeral
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Reged: 21/07/2007
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Loc: North East England
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I have the Lowepro Orion Trekker II for practically the same set up as you, it also gives space for all those other little bits of a photographers life and it is like a day sac for walkers, easy and light
Seen some great reviews for this bag but a few complaints about rain water getting in too easily. Is this a problem you have had?
not really but I've never taken it out in a really heavy deluge, just normal showery type weather and the only time it let me down was when I had both zip togs on the top with a small gap - never made that mistake again
it isn't really heavy waterproofed though - I would say shower-proof is the best way to describe its feel
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Overread
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Reged: 17/01/2008
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Loc: UK; Suffolk
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If you plan on takeing long walks in places where it might rain heavy (so anywhere in the UK and moreso in the north  ) you might go to a camping shop and get a rucksack cover. They are light and small and easy to put over a bag quickly if the rain gets too heavy. Course downside is that you have to stop and put it on
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phppage
journeyman
Reged: 07/04/2007
Posts: 99
Loc: West Yorkshire
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If you plan on takeing long walks in places where it might rain heavy (so anywhere in the UK and moreso in the north ) you might go to a camping shop and get a rucksack cover. They are light and small and easy to put over a bag quickly if the rain gets too heavy. Course downside is that you have to stop and put it on
Cheers for that. I know some of the Lowepro bags come with a shower cap but did know you can buy them on their own. Cheers for all your help. I am in London again end of next week so will take another trip to Calumet and check some out. Cheers for all your help folks.
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Norman
Reged: 23/09/2004
Posts: 1642
Loc: Ealing, West London, UK
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Got an email today from Lowepro, 'cause I bought a large bag last year when they were doing a cashback promotion. It seems they are doing another this year. £10 cashback with any Lowepro bag purchased between £50 and £100 or £20 cashback with any Lowepro bag purchased for more than £100.
Details here.
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stenchbings
addict
Reged: 16/07/2007
Posts: 477
Loc: uk
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have a look at the kata range. i bought the DR-467, link is here [url=http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=401&cid=28&perentId=4&ProdLine=4]http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=401&cid=28&perentId=4&ProdLine=4[/url]
or if u dont want the laptop bit? look at the DR-465. link is [url=http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=400&perentId=4&ProdLine=4"]http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=400&perentId=4&ProdLine=4"[/url] target="_blank">herehttp://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=400&perentId=4&ProdLine=4</a>
i can get my d80 with 18-70, 70-300 sigma and a sigma 10-20 still with room for flash (if i ever buy one)
the 467's top compartment is a bit bigger so u can fit sarnies, mem cards, pens etc. oh and both bags come with a rain cover which is brilliant!
well worth a look. hope this helps
Edited by stenchbings (10/05/2008 19:59)
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