Re: Slingshot anyone?
Hi Ralf, I used both Slignshot 100 and 200 versions. Gave the 100 tp y father and got the 200 instead, at the time, because the ist-D or K10D wouldn't go inside with the grip attached. Of course, more lenses can fit inside the 200 as well. In general, I love it, just love the fact I can swing it in front of me when I need to change lens, I don't even need my wife to be next to me 'My love can you just keep this carefuly please ... blabla'. No more ! I lens like 60-250 might not fit inside attached to the body however. By the way, a thread on DPR from Rusell (don't remind the rest of the name) shows you can move the spacers inside the 200 90° (and ONLY the 200) so you can access ALL the lenses without opening the bag further. I don't like that configuration at all, personal, but the option is definitely nice to have. Before that I had (well I still have it) a MicroTrekker 200 and I didn't even use it since I got the Slingshot, too annoying to use compared to the Slingshot. The Trekker however will be better if the weight is important. The Slingshot can be a bit more difficult to wear for a long time if the weight is heavy. Mine was really limit when fit with: * K10D + grip * Sigma EX DG 28/1.8 * FA 50/1.4 * 360FGZ * DA 16-45 * DA 50-200 * DA 40 I had to remove a couple items to be comfortable with it all day, walking under 25-30°C in Lisbon this past week. Hope it helps. Of course, if you happen to come to Brussels, you may want to try mine (fit with my stuff). 2009/7/15 Ralf R. Radermacher : > I'm looking for something to carry the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus > the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have you. > > I'm beginning to have back troubles with my normal photo bags and I > don't like backpacks, especially since, where I take my photos, there's > often no way of putting something down on the ground without soaking it > in mud and oil sludge. > > That's why I'm currently looking at the Slingshot series of bags or > anything similar from any other manufacturer, as I understand, that > these are carried like backpacks but can be accessed without putting > them down on the ground. > > Anyone here having practical experience with this kind of bags? > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany > Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com > Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf > Web : http://www.fotoralf.de > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slingshot anyone?
Ralf, I have a slingshot and it does allow you access to the compartment while still wearing the backpack. I have used it like this before in a couple of situations like you describe. Once at the beach where I wasn't about to set anything down on the sand. It only has the one large shoulder strap which allows you to swing it from back to front. When in backpack mode, there's an add'l smaller strap that wraps around your torso and clips into the other so it won't slide around while walking, hikin, etc. I would suggest going to a retailer and trying one on and seeing what's possible and if it suits what your needs. I use mine mostly just to tote stuff around, but if I ever have to carry anything in my arms like a tripod, it beats a standard over-the-shoulder bag any day. Not as much gear, but when hiking who wants to carry a huge aresenal anyway? I can post pix of mine "in action" if you'd like to see a "real world" demo. - Original Message > From: Ralf R. Radermacher > To: Pentax Mailingliste > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:13:51 PM > Subject: Slingshot anyone? > > I'm looking for something to carry the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus > the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have you. > > I'm beginning to have back troubles with my normal photo bags and I > don't like backpacks, especially since, where I take my photos, there's > often no way of putting something down on the ground without soaking it > in mud and oil sludge. > > That's why I'm currently looking at the Slingshot series of bags or > anything similar from any other manufacturer, as I understand, that > these are carried like backpacks but can be accessed without putting > them down on the ground. > > Anyone here having practical experience with this kind of bags? > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany > Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com > Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf > Web : http://www.fotoralf.de > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slingshot anyone?
Ralf, I am happy with my LowePro Orion AW. I don't like having all the weight on my shoulders, and I don't like having all of it on my hips, either (just call me choosy!); with this bag I use both the shoulder strap and hip belt, and can vary the weight distribution. It carries my K10D, 16-45, 50-200, 10-17, 50/1.7, and various clutter with room to spare. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 7/15/09, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: > From: Ralf R. Radermacher > Subject: Slingshot anyone? > To: "Pentax Mailingliste" > Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 5:13 PM > I'm looking for something to carry > the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus > the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have > you. > > I'm beginning to have back troubles with my normal photo > bags and I > don't like backpacks, especially since, where I take my > photos, there's > often no way of putting something down on the ground > without soaking it > in mud and oil sludge. > > That's why I'm currently looking at the Slingshot series of > bags or > anything similar from any other manufacturer, as I > understand, that > these are carried like backpacks but can be accessed > without putting > them down on the ground. > > Anyone here having practical experience with this kind of > bags? > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - > Köln/Cologne, Germany > Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com > Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf > Web : http://www.fotoralf.de > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link > directly above and follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slingshot anyone?
Ralf, I have a Tenba messenger bag like this... http://www.helixcamera.com/CameraBags/Tenba/messenger/638234.html It is nice for travel as it can carry a laptop (not needed for your field work). It has a closing flap, but zipper access thru the top and plenty of pockets. I have it about half full (60%) with a Voightlander 125/2.5 macro, F70-200/4-5.6, DA16-45/4, and AF540FGZ plus instruction books, spare batteries & charger, and all the other paraphernalia I can think of. There's still room for the K20 as a back-up body and the Sony laptop on the plane. I don't usually wear it, and surely wouldn't with the laptop in it (too heavy). But I have worn it and worked out of it with a lightened load. The top zipper gives great assess to the whole bag. Regards, Bob S. 2009/7/15 Ralf R. Radermacher : > I'm looking for something to carry the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus > the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have you. > > I'm beginning to have back troubles with my normal photo bags and I > don't like backpacks, especially since, where I take my photos, there's > often no way of putting something down on the ground without soaking it > in mud and oil sludge. > > That's why I'm currently looking at the Slingshot series of bags or > anything similar from any other manufacturer, as I understand, that > these are carried like backpacks but can be accessed without putting > them down on the ground. > > Anyone here having practical experience with this kind of bags? > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany > Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com > Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf > Web : http://www.fotoralf.de > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slingshot anyone?
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 11:13:51PM +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: > I'm looking for something to carry the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus > the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have you. > > I'm beginning to have back troubles with my normal photo bags and I > don't like backpacks, especially since, where I take my photos, there's > often no way of putting something down on the ground without soaking it > in mud and oil sludge. The lowepro fastpack series of backpacks have the side loading so you slip your arm out of the right strap, flip it around and pull the camera out. It's not quite so handy for lenses and such though. -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the second step is learning to throw away ones that are merely good. Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://www.red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slingshot anyone?
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 11:13:51PM +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher scripsit: > I'm looking for something to carry the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus > the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have you. Have you looked at the Thinktank bags? They're seriously into stuff that lets you rotate it around your waist without taking it off. I have the "Speed Freak" belt pack from them; by itself, it gets the cleaning stuff, spare batteries, cable release, K20D, FA100, DA14, and DA 55-300 quite handily. Since the insides are reconfigurable, you can add dividers for smaller lenses. (It also has filters, small binoculars, and a first aid kit in the side pockets.) http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_SpdFrk.php Their "Speed Changer" small bag happily holds an FA50, DA35, FA31, and FA77, plus a notebook, pens, and spare memory cards. It attaches to one side of the Speed Freak belt, which puts it forward into "just grab stuff" range. It will *just* take an FA100 for depth; the diameter is no problem. http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_SpdChngr.php You could got with a Speed Changer plus another bag for the body -- http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ChmpCg.php is meant to be body only but I think it would hold a K-7 with a limited prime on it -- plus one of Think Tank's padded modular system belts and get something quite compact. They have a vast modular system so you could expand it readily later. I take the Speed Freak + Speed Changer + Large Lens Drop In (for the 800/8) on the bus all the time, and then walk around the zoo (where I dare not set anything down) or various parks; I have found it comfortable in summer and winter and really solid. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Slingshot anyone?
I'm looking for something to carry the K-7 and 3 to 4 prime lenses plus the usual selection of accessories, batteries and what have you. I'm beginning to have back troubles with my normal photo bags and I don't like backpacks, especially since, where I take my photos, there's often no way of putting something down on the ground without soaking it in mud and oil sludge. That's why I'm currently looking at the Slingshot series of bags or anything similar from any other manufacturer, as I understand, that these are carried like backpacks but can be accessed without putting them down on the ground. Anyone here having practical experience with this kind of bags? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
