I bought my first DSLR last November and so I'm a newbie in the DSLR world. I needed something to transport/protect my new investment so I started my search. I was happy with my first purchase, the Timbuk2 DSLR messenger bag that was made specifically to house both a laptop and a DSLR. However I realized there were times where I just wanted to carry around the DSLR and not have an entire messenger bag with me. I didn't want something that screamed out "expensive DSLR here, please rob me now." Enter the Lowepro Passport Sling. It looked nice and compact in size and looked like it would fit my needs. After I purchased it, it was my new favorite bag! I love having my DSLR handy with me at all times to capture any photo moment and this bag allows me to conveniently do just that!
OUTSIDE STORAGE:
It's a good travel bag where I can keep my wallet, DSLR, and a few other small miscellaneous items. I have used the zipper extension part a couple times when I carried more things than the bag could fit, but I prefer it zipped up smaller so it's not as bulky. It doesn't make it intensely bulky, but its more compact and in my opinion looks better smaller. There is also a side slot-like pocket also allows me to carry a water bottle and on both sides more side slot-storage pockets as well to clip a spare pen and sometimes I shove small papers there temporarily. They are not sealed pockets though, but snug enough to keep papers in.
INSIDE STORAGE:
There is a small mini pocket inside to store extra memory cards. There are also two little storage pockets that have a velcro enclosure. I've fit random small items like medicine bottles, flash drives, nail clippers, etc. and sometimes all of those items at once in one of the pockets.
CAMERA STORAGE:
The inside has the padded section to fit my DSLR and I have my 35mm prime lens plus hood that fits perfectly in there. The lens sticks out approximately 4 inches from my camera and could fit a lens a little longer than that. The padded section that protects the camera is held in place with velcro and can be easily removed if you want to use the bag just for storage and not specifically for a DSLR.
COMFORT:
The bag is pretty comfortable. It's small enough for me to carry around wherever I go, but a little bigger than the usual purse size. I got used to it though because I love being able to carry around my DSLR with me everywhere I got without a huge bag. I find the bag not too heavy at all and there is a little padded part of the strap that makes it more comfortable to carry, as well as a small rubber portion on the bottom of the strap padding to prevent slipping when resting on your shoulder. The strap length is adjustable so you can wear it up higher or lower as you please.
CONCLUSION:
I hope this review helps. I love this bag for the uses I need it for. It's definitely not a bag that will hold everything one of those pro photographers need where they have multiple lenses and other gear. Then again, you choose what you wear around based on your needs. If you need to travel light, but want to carry the essentials, this bag does the job, is sturdy, compact, comfortable, and in my opinion good looking. I got the black bag and loved it so much that I got it as a gift for a friend that also started shooting as well. She saw mine and was wanting to buy the same one so I got it for her and she loves it too! I'm completely satisfied and have no complaints :)
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Amazing and Comfortable Street Smart Camera Bag
This camera bag is AMAZING. First of all what I love best about it is just at first glance this bag doesn't scream "LOOK AT ME IM CARRYING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF CAMERA EQUIPMENT!" like other bags tend to do. If you were to pass someone on the street and they looked at your bag, it would look like a really stylish messenger bag and they wouldn't even think that you could fit your camera gear in there. But you can!In my bag I fit my Canon Rebel xsi with a nifty fifty lens attached as well as a telephoto lens into the padded compartment. Then I throw a smaller standard kit lens into the open body of the bag where I also fit an umbrella, my kindle, various snacks and misc smaller items like lotion and sanitizer, a small gorilla pod, a point and shoot camera, and my waterproof kodak camera. And that's just on the inside of the bag.A great thing about this bag is if you find yourself running out of room, or you make a purchase somewhere that you need to tuck away, just unzip the side zipper on the bag and instantly you double or triple your free bag space. This is really handy, as I tend to collect various items if I go out somewhere. The three outside pockets are amazing. It's so easy to slide a wallet, phone, water bottle, map, and other items for quick access.The bag is also VERY comfortable, I cannot stress this enough. I've had camera bags where just putting my camera in them would make the straps rip my shoulders off... not this one. The padded strap thing actually works to maintain an amazing level of comfort, and it feels like the weight of the bag is more evenly distributed and not pressing uncomfortably anywhere. I'm going hiking this weekend and I can't wait to test this bag out in a non-urban environment.TLDR: This bag is worth the money. It's very high quality, amazing design, and superb comfort. Watch the video of the lady walking around town with it, that's what ultimately sold me on it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2011
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旅行に持って行って便利に使ってます
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