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02/04/2011 05:38:20 PM · #1 |
i have a sony a alpha slt-a33l digital slr camera and i travel alot. i need a goo bag to carry with me, i would prefer a backpack style bag. i have been looking around and have found several that i liked. one that really stood out was one i found on a site called slappa.com it was a backpack style bag. it has gotten some good reviews, i was wondering if anybody has heard of or owned one of these bags. check it out and let me know what you think, or if you have any other suggestions please be sure to let me know thanks for all your help
slappa.com/aura-pro-tour-laptop-backpack-brown
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02/04/2011 05:40:53 PM · #2 |
Are you affiliated with slappa.com?
eta: Guess I should try to help though. I like the Lowepro line of bags.
Message edited by author 2011-02-04 17:43:59. |
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02/04/2011 06:39:55 PM · #3 |
Personally, I've never heard of them so I can't comment on quality or value. I will however tell you that I have owned a number of Lowepro bags over the years in various sizes and I simply love them all. The quality has always been top notch IMO so I can recommend them wholeheartedly.
My main bag is the Lowepro Fastpack 350 and it's absolutely perfect for me. They also have a 250 model that can hold a 15" inch laptop, but I wanted one that could hold a 17" laptop when needed.
There are a lot of good vendors out there such as Tamrac that also offer great products so it boils down to style at times and which one is right for you. Whatever you get, always give yourself a little room to grow in the future. When you add new lenses, filters, flashes etc. the last thing you want to do is run out of space in your gear bag that fast.
Here is the link to my bag for your reference:
Lowepro Fastpack 350 (Black)
BTW...it holds a ton of stuff, and the price is well worth it. You don't want to go cheap on something that will be holding equipment 10 or 20 times the value you spent on the bag. There are bags that cost far more than what I paid, but SOME are overkill in their pricing.
Hope this helps.
Any questions pertaining to this bag feel free to message me.
Dave
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02/04/2011 07:16:46 PM · #4 |
| That's a good one Dave, as I have a 17" laptop. Does the top part open up, so the charger for the laptop could be stored in it? |
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02/04/2011 07:31:50 PM · #5 |
| I use a Tamrac Velocity 9 - a decent sling bag that holds dslr and several lenses and flash. It is a good day bag.... no laptop compartment, but is very portable and well made, as well as inexpensive. |
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02/04/2011 07:41:51 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by heatherd:
That's a good one Dave, as I have a 17" laptop. Does the top part open up, so the charger for the laptop could be stored in it? |
Yes, the top compartment of the Fastpack 350 opens via a double zipper and it also has a small pocket in front of it the opens from the side. The only complaint I have about mine is that the top handle is a little small for carrying the bag but works ok for lifting it out of a vehicle for example.
Here is a picture I found (not mine) showing the top compartment open. The Fastpack 350 is on the left.
Fastpack picture
Tim
Message edited by author 2011-02-04 19:46:56. |
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02/04/2011 08:01:19 PM · #7 |
| My personal experience is that you have to physically try the bag on and see if it works for you ergonomically. Far more important than the brand. |
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02/04/2011 08:29:55 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by heatherd:
That's a good one Dave, as I have a 17" laptop. Does the top part open up, so the charger for the laptop could be stored in it? |
Yes, it does Heather. Tim (atupdate) posted a good photo of it open. The laptop compartment is side loaded with plenty of room to fit. A 17 inch Macbook Pro fits very nicely inside. I don't have one myself, but I did try the one my sister owns over Thanksgiving just to make sure.
The top compartment can fit quite a bit of stuff, but I normally keep my Canon 580EX II (with it's case) inside there along with my extra tray for my battery grip. In the internal pouch that is velcro attached I keep my wireless and wired remote cable releases since they are fairly small. This way I know they won't slip out anywhere. I also keep my reading glasses/case in there when I'm out in case I decide I should use them...LOL. It also contains a small collapsible software box made by Adorama that fits nicely over my external flash to soften the light. Other than my WhiBal card and lanyard that normally what goes in there, but it can hold even more.
There is also a pocket on the front of that upper compartment that is zippered and can hold a bunch of small items. I also carry spare batteries for my flash, spare lens covers, my camera wall charger, some micro fiber clothes, my iPod Touch etc. in there.
The flap with the two straps on the lower portion of the bag is designed to normally be secured unless you need to access your lens, filters, extension tubes etc. in the compartment area of the bag. With this flap secured you can open the side compartment only and remove your camera in a hurry without anything else falling out or being disturbed. If the pack is on your back you simply slide one strap off your shoulder/body and swing it around the front to open the side and presto...you have your camera. The flaps prevents you from opening the main compartment zippers too far which keeps everything else secure.
If you did release the strap and open that flap you can open the case all the way up. On top of that cover is yet another zippered pocket that easily holds say my camera and flash manuals and any cables used to hook up to my computer, tv, monitor etc.
It's really great...and I really do love the thing. Perfect for me.
Dave |
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02/04/2011 08:30:17 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by atupdate:
Originally posted by heatherd:
That's a good one Dave, as I have a 17" laptop. Does the top part open up, so the charger for the laptop could be stored in it? |
Yes, the top compartment of the Fastpack 350 opens via a double zipper and it also has a small pocket in front of it the opens from the side. The only complaint I have about mine is that the top handle is a little small for carrying the bag but works ok for lifting it out of a vehicle for example.
Here is a picture I found (not mine) showing the top compartment open. The Fastpack 350 is on the left.
Fastpack picture
Tim |
Thanks for posting the photos Tim. |
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02/04/2011 08:40:07 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by tanguera:
My personal experience is that you have to physically try the bag on and see if it works for you ergonomically. Far more important than the brand. |
I absolutely agree with you on this Johanna. Comfort, design and practicality far outweigh the importance of any particular logo on the front. I certainly didn't choose this bag solely on the fact that it was a Lowepro. For me that was just the added benefit because I've had nothing but success and good luck with their products.
I spent at least a month here and there drilling the internet search engines, magazine ads, the big sites such as Adorama, B&H, Sammy's etc. for information, reviews, photos, flash presentations covering the product, videos on YouTube, the forum here at DPC etc. I found a number of great bags, in the end this particular bag was everything I was looking for and more....and happened to be a LowePro. :)
I tend not to really wear it on my back. I'm 6 foot 4 inches and around 235 to 240 lbs so I normally just grab it by both straps on the back and swing it over one of my shoulders. It is very comfortable with excellent padding and wide straps to wear on a hike etc. if needed.
I definitely recommend as well a hands on approach to buying something like this where you can try it on and feel out it works against your body. In my case I had all the dimensions based on my research and knew it would fit right, plus where I live there is only a limited selection I can actually see before buying. Online was my best option. :)
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02/05/2011 03:25:32 AM · #11 |
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02/05/2011 07:17:03 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by kristina32morson:
Hi. loook at |
the stars and weep |
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02/05/2011 07:42:46 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by kristina32morson:
Hi. loook at |
the stars and weep |
That's funny Bear. :)
As for the bag, I recently started using the Lowepro Flipside 200 which is a nice compact backpack which still has enough room for a single body, 2 or 3 decent sized lenses and the usual bits and pieces. |
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02/05/2011 07:43:16 AM · #14 |
 Lowepro Slingshot zippers suck arse
Message edited by author 2011-02-05 07:45:01. |
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