The best sling bag

[isaryan]

Hi all,

Which bag is the best bag in your opinion? Since the Olympus system is renowned for its small and lightweight, I am thinking of getting a small, not backpack, bag that can carry these items;

1. An E3 with Batt Grip
2. 12-60 SWD (mounted on the E3)
3. 50-200 SWD
4. FL-50R
5. and maybe either a wide angle/macro/70-300 lenses.

Name me the code as well, not just brand.

Is it Domke? Tamrac? LowePro? Crumpler? Billingham?Vanguard?

The bag not only needs to be light, but also have a minimal weatherproofing as well.

Thanks a lot Olympians, Nikonians, Canonians and hmm..Pentaxman?

[MachIII]

Hi,

How about Lowepro Stealth Reporter series? Below are the prices for each model.

Stealth Reporter D100 AW - $85 (CP) $98 (TK Nov 08)
Stealth Reporter D200 AW - $102 (CP), $93.45 + 7% GST (CP Xmas Promo)
Stealth Reporter D300 AW - $118 (CP) $135 @ John 3:16 Dated: 11/06/07 $118 (OP)
Stealth Reporter D400 AW - $140 (TK) $160 (CP-M, May 2007), $165 (AP-S, Apr 08)
Stealth Reporter D550 AW - $150 - CP
Stealth Reporter D650 AW - S$180 - TK, S$190 - CP (Peninsula) (June 2007)

I hope this helps.

[Shahlan]

if your looking for a domke bag...i would recommend domke F2....it gonna set you back about $280/- at CP.....its a good, durable bag with easy to reach method in cases when u need to reach for anything inside your bag(changing of lens.etc)...my 10 cents worth..

[spidey89]

next time bro,anything you wanna ask with regards to Olympus DSLRs,post it in the four thirds forum,i personally use Tamrac Pro 12,it's a huge bag,probably can get it's smaller counterparts

[isaryan]

Hey..this is great. Thanks guys.

How about Crumplers? Any one using Crumplers? Like the 5 mil maybe? I just dont know about them (living in cave ba ) It Crumpler ok? I know its not as obvious as a camera bag but it doesnt scream 'im humble' as well with THAT Crumpler brand/color .

No slings to add guys? got tired of backpacks and bags actually.

Still waiting for the best sling bag..my bday coming up, maybe i should 'point' my lips to the lucky bag, should i go shopping with the missus

[phyrewall]

Originally Posted by isaryan How about Crumplers? Any one using Crumplers? Like the 5 mil maybe?

I think the 5 mil crumpler will be too small for your gear. Not even the 6 mil. An E-3 with grip plus the 3 lenses and the fl-50r -- 7 mil is your best bet.

although I personally like the lowepro. try the D300AW for those set of gear you mentioned.

[drewdam]

Originally Posted by isaryan Hey..this is great. Thanks guys. How about Crumplers? Any one using Crumplers? Like the 5 mil maybe? I just dont know about them (living in cave ba ) It Crumpler ok? I know its not as obvious as a camera bag but it doesnt scream 'im humble' as well with THAT Crumpler brand/color . No slings to add guys? got tired of backpacks and bags actually. Still waiting for the best sling bag..my bday coming up, maybe i should 'point' my lips to the lucky bag, should i go shopping with the missus

go take a look at Domke.J2 the mat'l is water resistant bulletic mat'l...

[Stupidcowz]

Originally Posted by isaryan Hi all, Which bag is the best bag in your opinion? Since the Olympus system is renowned for its small and lightweight, I am thinking of getting a small, not backpack, bag that can carry these items; An E3 with Batt Grip 12-60 SWD (mounted on the E3) 50-200 SWD FL-50R and maybe either a wide angle/macro/70-300 lenses. Name me the code as well, not just brand. Is it Domke? Tamrac? LowePro? Crumpler? Billingham?Vanguard? The bag not only needs to be light, but also have a minimal weatherproofing as well. Thanks a lot Olympians, Nikonians, Canonians and hmm..Pentaxman?

Hi there,

I'm an E-3 user myself. And do you intend to bring everything out everytime you go shooting? If you are perhaps about maybe 2 lense and 1 flash, you may consider the Lowepro Inverse 200 AW. Cathay Photo is having sales on Lowepro bags, you can go down and have a look. If you don't really bring that much equip when you go shooting you may even consider the smaller size one, can't remember the model no. but the design is exactly the same as the Inverse 200 AW. And if you are colour fancy these range of bags come in different colours.

However, if you bring all your equip out everytime you go shooting, it may be wiser to get a backpack. It's most convienent at the same time. Get the Olympus E-system backpack I tink it's limited ed.

Cowz.

[shyam]

The Domke F2 is my preferred choice.. and contrary to popular belief the inside remains PERFECTLY dry even in a downpour. Fits all the its you want.. and its got a nice look to it. Granted it is a bit more expenisive... but it'll last a lifetime... The price is around 250...

[Blu-By-U]

I use a lowepro slingshot 200 but I use that much smaller E-330 a fren who uses the E-3, uses the Lowepro's Slingshot 300 and I think he carries the same amount of stuff as you do. Let me get him here to give his comments.

[hellfire8888]

The lowerpro AW300 fits my E3 +12-60 + 50-200 + fl-50R + battery grip + 2 extra BLM + 1 cleaner + 1 remote + some tissue + cokin filter



when i was in hongkong it rain most of the time and the bag is really waterproof..

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by hellfire8888 The lowerpro AW300 fits my E3 +12-60 + 50-200 + fl-50R + battery grip + 2 extra BLM + 1 cleaner + 1 remote + some tissue + cokin filter when i was in hongkong it rain most of the time and the bag is really waterproof..

I think u miss out some word, what is lowepro AW300?

TS, I have similar setup as you, I am using Think tank Urban disguise 35, can use as backpack if you purchase shoulder harness. otherwise, it is a shoulder bag.

or Domke F2 or billingham is oso a good choice if u just looking for shoulder bag.

[microcosm]

KATA, or Think Tank. Nothing else at the moment for me.
Crumpler only for their backpacks, but you will have to live with weight...

[headfonz]

think tank urban disguise 30/35 or lowepro classified 160 for me

[CanonEOS]

Originally Posted by phyrewall I think the 5 mil crumpler will be too small for your gear. Not even the 6 mil. An E-3 with grip plus the 3 lenses and the fl-50r -- 7 mil is your best bet. although I personally like the lowepro. try the D300AW for those set of gear you mentioned.

I second that. I have an EOS 50D with a flash an additional lens I already full. Have to squeeze charger and spare batteries =D

[CanonEOS]

Originally Posted by phyrewall I think the 5 mil crumpler will be too small for your gear. Not even the 6 mil. An E-3 with grip plus the 3 lenses and the fl-50r -- 7 mil is your best bet. although I personally like the lowepro. try the D300AW for those set of gear you mentioned.

I second that. I have an EOS 50D with a flash an additional lens I already full. Have to squeeze charger and spare batteries =D

[hellfire8888]

Originally Posted by egnaro I think u miss out some word, what is lowepro AW300? TS, I have similar setup as you, I am using Think tank Urban disguise 35, can use as backpack if you purchase shoulder harness. otherwise, it is a shoulder bag. or Domke F2 or billingham is oso a good choice if u just looking for shoulder bag.

haha yeah typo..lowerpro slingshot AW300

[shaoken]

I'm using a Stein Zeiser sling bag (quite a big one) for my photography.
I bought it in Peninsular Plaza for $60.

I can store these lenses:
ZD 14-42mm F3.5-5.6
ZD 40-150mm F3.5-4.5
ZD 70-300mm F4.0-5.6 Macro

On top of that I can store a FL-36 flashlight with an E-510 body.

Hope that this can help.

[Blu-By-U]

Originally Posted by hellfire8888 The lowerpro AW300 fits my E3 +12-60 + 50-200 + fl-50R + battery grip + 2 extra BLM + 1 cleaner + 1 remote + some tissue + cokin filter when i was in hongkong it rain most of the time and the bag is really waterproof..

Thanks for coming over. You forgot to mention E-3, With or without that 12-60 and grip attached?

I forgot also to mention what's in my sling. E-330, attach with 14-150, 11-22, 105, 25 and FL20. The top pouch was my rain jacket. Cokin hung on the outside.

[spidey89]

since everyone typing out what is in their bag,I'll join in,my bag contains E-1,14-54,50-200,50 and FL-50R,still have space for one more body or 2 more lens,depends on what I'm shooting for that day,that space will differ,i carry a blower and my OM->4/3 mount with spare batteries and it's not even half full yet,but that's what i need so i'm leaving it at that