Lowepro

Lowepro LP36173 Slingshot 202 AW DSLR Camera Sling Bag

4.5 (2729 reviews)

Capture the Moment: Lowepro Slingshot 202 DSLR Sling Bag The Lowepro Slingshot 202 AW is designed for photographers on the move. This innovative sling bag provides quick access to your camera gear, extra space for personal items, and enhanced organization. The built-in All Weather AW Cover ensure...

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Overview

Capture the Moment: Lowepro Slingshot 202 DSLR Sling Bag

The Lowepro Slingshot 202 AW is designed for photographers on the move. This innovative sling bag provides quick access to your camera gear, extra space for personal items, and enhanced organization. The built-in All Weather AW Cover ensures your equipment stays protected from the elements, making it the perfect companion for any adventure.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Lowepro
  • Model: LP36173
  • Type: DSLR Sling Camera Bag
  • Compatibility: DSLR with attached standard zoom lens, 3-4 extra lenses or flashes and accessories, a compact tripod or monopod and personal items.
  • Features: All Weather AW Cover, Hideaway Tripod Mount, SlipLock attachment loops

Key Features

Fits a DSLR with attached standard zoom lens, 3-4 extra lenses or flashes and accessories, a compact tripod or monopod and personal items. DSLR camera models that fit the Slingshot 202 AW include: Canon EOS Rebel SL1/T3/T3i/T5, Nikon D3200, Nikon D3300, Sony Alpha A5000 and Sony Alpha A6000.

Original camera sling bag design allows for quick rotation from back to front to access your camera

Hideaway Tripod Mount system secures a compact tripod or monopod to side of the sling via foldout holder

Patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover? protects your camera gear and personal items from the elements

SlipLock attachment loops expand carrying capacity by adding compatible pouches, cases and bags

Specifications

Capacity
DSLR with attached standard zoom lens, 3-4 extra lenses or flashes, accessories, compact tripod/monopod, personal items
Access
Quick rotation from back to front
Protection
All Weather AW Cover
Tripod Mount
Hideaway Tripod Mount system
Expandability
SlipLock attachment loops

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an original camera sling bag design, allowing for quick rotation from back to front for immediate camera access.
  • Equipped with a patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover, providing protection for camera gear and personal items from the elements.
  • Includes a Hideaway Tripod Mount system, which securely attaches a compact tripod or monopod to the side of the bag.
  • Offers SlipLock attachment loops, enabling expansion of carrying capacity by adding compatible pouches, cases, and bags.
  • Designed to fit a DSLR with an attached standard zoom lens, 3-4 extra lenses or flashes, and various accessories and personal items.

👎 Cons

  • The specified DSLR camera models that fit might be outdated, potentially limiting compatibility with newer or larger DSLR bodies.
  • The sling design, while quick for access, may not distribute weight as evenly as a traditional two-strap backpack for prolonged wear.
  • The carrying capacity for a compact tripod might be insufficient for larger, heavier tripods required by some photographers.
  • While expandable with SlipLock, additional pouches and cases are separate purchases, increasing the overall investment.
  • The bag is specifically tailored for DSLR setups, meaning mirrorless systems or different gear types might not fit optimally.

Frequently Asked Questions

This bag is designed to fit a DSLR with an attached standard zoom lens, 3-4 extra lenses or flashes, accessories, a compact tripod or monopod, and personal items.
The original camera sling bag design allows for quick rotation from your back to your front, providing immediate and convenient access to your camera.
Yes, it features a patented, built-in All Weather AW Cover that protects your camera gear and personal items from the elements.
Yes, the Slingshot 202 AW includes a Hideaway Tripod Mount system designed to secure a compact tripod or monopod to its side.
Yes, it comes with SlipLock attachment loops, which allow you to expand its carrying capacity by adding compatible pouches, cases, and bags.
The product description specifically lists compatibility with models like Canon EOS Rebel SL1/T3/T3i/T5, Nikon D3200, D3300, Sony Alpha A5000, and A6000, indicating it's more suited for entry-level to mid-range DSLRs.
The bag is designed to fit 3-4 extra lenses or flashes, implying internal dividers are present to help organize and protect them.