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Old July 16th, 2012, 07:00 PM
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Default Lowepro Passport sling on sale is it worth it?

Anyone use this bag? Likes? Dislikes?

Lowepro Passport Sling Case, DSLR/Personal Gear, Black LP361400EU
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Old July 16th, 2012, 07:48 PM
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Sold off mine after 2 days.

Im a guy..

The styling of this bag suits a female more.due to its shape (kinda hugs ur curve..)
for me it cant fit well with a ipad.

Good things though..
Can zip down to get more space..
Dun look like a camera bag.But more like groceries bag.
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Old July 16th, 2012, 07:51 PM
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Humm... I was looking for a bag that my IPad would fit as well.
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Old July 17th, 2012, 12:28 AM
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I looked at this bag as a secondary bag (my main bag is a Thinktank Retrospective 7), but elected to go with a messenger style bag (Lowepro Exchange Messenger) instead. The sling bag design looked too much like a women's handbag to me.

The Exchange Messenger Lowepro - Exchange Messenger that I went with is cheap, light as a feather, and roomy enough for my E-M5, an extra lens or two, plus a few personal items, while still maintaining a slim profile and not looking like a camera bag. It's perfect for street shooting or traveling light, when you don't want to be bogged down with a larger, bulkier bag.
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Old July 17th, 2012, 05:37 AM
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Can't get used to that weird bean bag shape. Was the designer on drugs at the time?

Not a bag I would consider even remotely.
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Old July 17th, 2012, 06:33 AM
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An alternate position.

I love mine. No I can't fit my iPad in it and I also changed the standard insert for a Domke 4 section one, but it's a great bag to work from. You really can get to all your gear without taking it off. It distributes it weight really well and I don't get a sore shoulder/back after carrying it all day.

I have far more expensive bags (several Domkes and 4 Billinghams) but I actually use this bag for working shoots over and above those. I prefer the Billingham for my personal use as I can carry my tablet. But the sling works great if you need to be changing lenses often and carry a few essential extras.

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Old July 17th, 2012, 07:37 AM
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Ordered one last night, so I should be able to give feedback in a couple of days. I'm still looking for a bag that feels right for my MFT cameras and gear. Like many pros, I have a "bag mountain" from my 35mm and dSLR days (still have half a dozen dSLRs around the house), but none of them feel "just right" with MFT gear. We'll see how this one does.
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well heck! I should have ordered last night. Its back up to $59 today! Shoot, shoot, double shoot!
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It still says $34 for me. I got it for maybe $45 or so at best buy.

I have one and like it. I don't find the styling to be too feminine. I don't really care for the standard "techy" camera bag look. I like how the crumpler bags and similar ones look but they are $100 more, and that is money I'd rather put towards other photo gear.

It works decent on my bike. I find it pretty comfortable to wear and easy to get stuff out of. I put sticky velcro strips in one of the side pockets so I can store a few things there (currently, a lenspen and a flashlight). I wish the insert was a bit bigger some of the time. The extra room to the side is nice for batteries and a little tripod and other non-camera things. I'm not sure if this is the ideal bag for me but it is working pretty well for now.
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Old July 17th, 2012, 08:32 AM
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I have it and like it quite a bit.
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