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from southern colorado on 6/14/2008
This bag works really well for me, and a very old Nikon with one extra wide angle lens. It has very nice padding for those of us who tend to throw things around. I am very satisfied with this bag but I am also only a casual photographer. I really like the design of having the strap sling over my shoulder.
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from Alamosa, CO on 1/21/2008
I've been using this bag for a few years now and it's my favorite. I have a small case for carrying only the camera when I'm traveling light and a big Lowepro one for when I want to take everything along but I mostly use the slinger. I'm usually hiking around a lot so it's important to have the equipment I want without a lot of extra bulk.
I carry my DSLR (before that my film SLR) with a 16-80, a 70-300, a 11-18 and a 2x telextender (goes below the camera's zoom). There's plenty of room for spare batteries, cleaning equipment, filters, spare batteries, memory cards, etc. The carry handle on the top is handy when not using the sling. Best of all it comes in colors other than black; I really didn't want a black case to cook my film. I'm surprised that more cases don't come in decent colors; even a green one would stay cooler and also blend in with the environment.
from Portland, OR on 1/9/2008
I've had my Slinger for nearly two years, and use it every day to carry a smallish DSLR, and everything else I can think of - pills, pens, pads, small tools, eye glasses, etc. I'm constantly amazed at how much can be crammed in when needed; pockets aplenty; water/pop bottles in the side mesh pockets, change in the rear, tools in the front, assorted bandaids and coffee sweetners under the lid, and everything else in the adjustably divided main compartment.
The slinger wears like IRON; I am far from gentle with stuff and after two years this bag shows just about no wear at all! I just about never leave home without it; carried it all over Southern France on a trip last year. I've also taken it and my stuff XC skiing several times, as well as trail hiking. It's "messenger bag" over-the-shoulder + stabilizer strap design holds it securly and balanced so that it can be very stable indeed.
While not "weatherproof", the Slinger is highly weather resistant and I have no qualms about walking around in the rainy Portland, OR weather with my stuff in it. A quick shot of Silicon spray from some place like REI would further improve that aspect.
Others commented on its size; well see the above; but the small version will be a tight fit for larger cameras plus lens assortment and other paraphenalia I want when I'm doing "serious" photography. So, I just bought a second slinger in the LARGE size, which does hold a D300 along with 18-200VR, 12-24VR with room for perhaps a 70-300VR, PLUS everything else I already mentioned and more. Just wish the large ones cam in the "red" color (more like a burgandy wine color) :-)
from dunlap, Tennessee on 9/26/2007
I love this bag for travel. It holds several lenses, a camera, filters, battery charger... I am a gadget hog and so far it holds everything. I use a different bag for day use since this bag might be a little big for hiking. This bag works as the central unit. I am happy with the quality.
from San Diego, CA on 9/26/2007
I'm always in search of the perfect camera bag, and this one comes pretty darn close. I can carry my camera and 2 extra lenses, and my various odds and ends. I can't wait to take it on an extended trip!
from Hoffman Estates, Illinois on 2/12/2007
This bag holds my Digital SLR, 2 aux lenses, Electronic flash & bracket, battery charger and misc filters, lens shades ,cards & reader ect. This bag carries everything I need but my 400 mm lens. This is the best bag I have owned since 1955 when I bought my first one.Since I have bought mine Adorama has also come out with a wider model also.
from miami beach on 2/5/2007
is fine, except doesn't fit much