I'm looking for my first bag for a new SLR. For the last week or so I've used an ancient "shoulder" bag and even with just camera/flash feel over-the-shoulder would work better.
Probably mostly be 1/2 days at a time, and also just want something convenient to put kit into car when going to friends etc.
This is mostly for "day" use, I wouldn't generally carry cables/charger etc., nor a laptop
Quick access would be very useful when sightseeing esp with the family which is what attracted me to the "sling" options
Current kit is
- Nikon D90
- 18-105 mm VR
- SB600 flash
- usual mem cards, hood, filter
I'd also like a little room to grow into say another 2 lenses (35/50 prime, and prob a 70-300 zoom)
My shortlist (with comments) is:
* LowePro Slingshot 200AW (50 UKP) - plenty of room, not sure if single shoulder load is such a great idea. May make taking photos less comfortable/balanced too?
* LowPro FastPack 200 - appears in part to be a "fixed" slingshot with 2 straps. Looks a little cumbersome and slightly smaller, but current favourite. Can get cheap too. 36-42 UKP (and I have a £10 voucher for retailer). Could this be a good access/usable comprimise?
* LowePro Flipside 300. 200 loooks a tad small. Like the security ideas, but concerned about accessibility. Not sure folding in front of me will work well in "tourist" situations - too much exposed to fall out etc. could be lots of people around etc. Although security when carrying looks better. Around 55-60 UKP.
I also looked at the tamrac velecity 7/8x - not convinced, and the kata 20N1 - not sure about access+much more pricey.
Secondly STRAPS. I have the stock strap that came with my D90, but it's too short to wear over shoulder and also be able to use camera. It's ok around neck but I'm thinking I should allow lens to drop down close to body for better protection and less tourist-like look..?
Thinking I need to get a longer strap so that I can carry sling-style and still use. Interested in how that combination would work WITH the backbacks.slings. Probably needs to quickly adjust length. Low budget so perhaps a Op/tech basic or pro?
Just a beginner trying to figureout how to carry the kit in a usable way as well as enjoy the holiday with kids and not be faffing around constantly.
Probably mostly be 1/2 days at a time, and also just want something convenient to put kit into car when going to friends etc.
This is mostly for "day" use, I wouldn't generally carry cables/charger etc., nor a laptop
Quick access would be very useful when sightseeing esp with the family which is what attracted me to the "sling" options
Current kit is
- Nikon D90
- 18-105 mm VR
- SB600 flash
- usual mem cards, hood, filter
I'd also like a little room to grow into say another 2 lenses (35/50 prime, and prob a 70-300 zoom)
My shortlist (with comments) is:
* LowePro Slingshot 200AW (50 UKP) - plenty of room, not sure if single shoulder load is such a great idea. May make taking photos less comfortable/balanced too?
* LowPro FastPack 200 - appears in part to be a "fixed" slingshot with 2 straps. Looks a little cumbersome and slightly smaller, but current favourite. Can get cheap too. 36-42 UKP (and I have a £10 voucher for retailer). Could this be a good access/usable comprimise?
* LowePro Flipside 300. 200 loooks a tad small. Like the security ideas, but concerned about accessibility. Not sure folding in front of me will work well in "tourist" situations - too much exposed to fall out etc. could be lots of people around etc. Although security when carrying looks better. Around 55-60 UKP.
I also looked at the tamrac velecity 7/8x - not convinced, and the kata 20N1 - not sure about access+much more pricey.
Secondly STRAPS. I have the stock strap that came with my D90, but it's too short to wear over shoulder and also be able to use camera. It's ok around neck but I'm thinking I should allow lens to drop down close to body for better protection and less tourist-like look..?
Thinking I need to get a longer strap so that I can carry sling-style and still use. Interested in how that combination would work WITH the backbacks.slings. Probably needs to quickly adjust length. Low budget so perhaps a Op/tech basic or pro?
Just a beginner trying to figureout how to carry the kit in a usable way as well as enjoy the holiday with kids and not be faffing around constantly.
