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Lowepro Passport sling

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Review #1

(Added 21st February 2011)

Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 580EX II

I was looking for a bag for an assignment in a very crowded place, no use for a big bagpack or shoulderbag. On the other hand, I had to walk for 15 minutes to and from this assignment in an area with bars and such. This bag proved to be perfect for the job. On the street it does not scream 'camerabag', in a crowded place place with the camera out it is close to the body and an easy way to change lenses and such. It is very flexible in what extra's you can take, plenty of space for personal belongings which can me enlarged some 30%. Or you can use that space for extra gear like I did with the flash.
In the images you see a 28mm on camera and a 50mm underneath that , but that could also be a 85mm (hood reversed) or some other gear like the popular 18-55 and 55-200 lenses.
It will fit a 5DmkII with 24-70L (hood reversed) but that is a tight fit. 50mm can still ride underneath it though.
I like this bag alot and will use it more than I anticipated. It could do with one more zipper in a front pocket.

Likes about the bag:
Does not look like a camerabag, curves around body

Dislikes about the bag:
No zipper in frontpockets makes them less useful

Thanks to Rob for review

Review #2

(Added 15th June 2011)

Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 7D
Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II

I was looking for a camera bag that dosen't look like one, for concerts etc.

I needed room for a standard zoom, a wide zoom + fast telezoom.

The Passport sling is a tight fit, but quite usable and comfortable. The Sigma's could go in with the hoods in place, but I needed to leave the hood for the 17-55 at home, as well as the battery grip.

There is a "camera holder" in the bag, into which the 7D + the two short zooms fit. Outside the "camera holder" there is an unpadded area that extends up into the "nose" area of the bag.

I added a soft lens case in this area, and the 70-200 slips right into it.

This area, or at least the bottom, could preferably have been padded by Lowepro.

A 7D with a battery grip will not fit in the bag in any orientation

Likes about the bag:
Perfect for the job

Dislikes about the bag:
Looks like a turkey, according to my friends :-)

Thanks to thogern for review

Additional Info

Description: Lowepro’s Passport Sling™ is designed for today’s photo enthusiasts who want to carry an equal amount of camera and personal gear as they sightsee, travel or go out for a walk with their DSLRs . It’s unique and comfortable shape is unlike a traditional sling bag—it truly conforms to the body and easily moves with the wearer. Place it across the chest, high and close or low and loose, depending on the activity. The shoulder strap features a cam lock buckle that easily adjusts for an ideal fit, plus a removable, sliding shoulder pad that offers cushioned comfort when needed. On the exterior, two slash pockets and a water bottle pocket provide quick access to maps, guide books, boarding passes. Inside, the sling is equipped to protect your DSLR and a few accessories as well as offer plenty of space for personal items. Unzip the front of the Passport Sling to reveal an expansion compartment that adds approximately 30% more space—enough to accommodate items like a light jacket, lunch, cool souvenir or farmers’ market find. A fully padded camera box (with built-in memory card pocket) protects a DSLR. Remove it and collapse the box when you want to pack the sling in a larger bag for travel.
Bag Type: SlingBag
Interior Size: 4.1W X 7.5D X 7.5H in./ 10.5 X 19.0 X 19.0 cm
Exterior Size: 5.7W X 17.3D X 16.1H in./ 14.5 X 44.0 X 41.0 cm
Weight: 1.1lbs/0.5kg
Material: 600d Polyester Polymesh
Bag Capacity: DSLR with attached zoom lens; 1 extra lens or flash; memory card; personal items
Colours Available: Black, Blue, Grey