m3rocket wrote...Conceptually, slings sound good. And I think it's fine if it's just one camera and a lens. Otherwise, it just becomes too heavy for extended use, and the load is uneven on one shoulder. Might as well get a shoulder bag at that point--at least you can easily switch the bag between shoulders...
+2. I got a Slingshot 300 for airshows and can get a 5D, 17-40, 24-105 and 100-400 in the main section plus there's still room in the top section for other bits and pieces. Sounds OK but in practice, it's a lot of weight to carry on one shoulder and as the bag is big enough, it's very easy just to stick something else in because you've got the room.
Good bag but I intend to replace it with a shoulder bag as it's more convenient for lens changes.
Which basically echoes what m3rocket wrote above...
Not exactly sure what you mean by a "city bag". If you are looking for a sling type bag that you can wear on your back and move easily to the front, I liked the Tenba best (quality construction, access, storage). If you are looking for a bag that doesn't scream out "camera bag", a messenger type bag (Think Tank Urban Disguise, several Crumpler models - both very well made), may serve your needs
I just bought the LowePro AWS 100 for just one camera and 2 lenses and filters/CF cards. I haven't tried it out in the field yet but it seems to serve my purpose. A small size was the main criteria in addition to fast access of the camera. I have a bad back so a larger Slingshot won't do for me. To each his own.
I have a Kata 3n1 30 coming hopefully tomorrow I sure hope I like it. The Tenba looks a lot like the Kata but it seems like most Tenba's I have owned I didn't care for. But reading this about the Kata it has me a little concerned but I plan to carry only a 70-200 2.8 and a 100-400 maybe a 85 1.8. One of the lenses will be attached to the 7D. So I am not dealing with a lot of weight
erickb wrote:
I mean a bag with ,let's say, 2 lenses and a body like a Canon 5D + your money and a few things
not too big and easy to carry in the town
At first when I read your original post, I envisioned that would be carrying a 1D, 5D backup, multiple lenses, and other miscellaneous gear. My shoulder (specifically the right) started to hurt! I will agree with everyone who would recommend a backpack to distribute the weight equally amongst both shoulders (really more like your trapezius muscle).
I have a small 100 lowepro sling, which I will carry a 40D and two light prime lenses. After reading your latest post, if you are thinking the same (5D and 2-3 lenses max) for a minimal kit, then the sling style bags may work for you as well. It really comes down to how much weight you are carrying with the unequal distribution. I personally wouldn't go with a larger sling bag, as there would be too much room to tempt you to bring more gear than you would want to carry.
EDIT: It looks like you snuck another post in on me. Well, if the 100 doesn't work for you, a 200 might do the trick. I would avoid the 300.
