gmw12 wrote:
I consider this as the 2nd most important accessory after my camera for my city tours/street photography. I tried several models but so far haven't found the one that fully meets my requirements:
- easy to turn around your neck to pick the camera
- relatively safe against pickpockets when carried on the back
- waterproof
and holding
- 1 APS-C DSLR with mounted grip and 15-85mm zoom
- tablet and phone
- passport, purse and pocket guidebook
- small stuff (lenspen, dust blower, memory cards etc)
- separate holder/compartment for water bottle
Does NOT need to hold tripod, flash or additional lenses.
If you own or came across a specific model that fits this bill, please please let me know. The search on this web site didn't bring recent posts on this subject.
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Actually, GMW - I DID put this forth, the LAST time this came up … maybe you missed it!!!
The ONLY Sling Bag I have (the rest are ALL shoulder bags) - is the Case Logic "DSLR" # TBC 410 - which can be purchased from Staples for $48.95 (according to my receipt - dated 4-14-2015.)
It has TWO main (zippered) compartments - one accessed from the top, and the other accessed from the side. The side compartment is plenty big enough for even the very largest of APS-C DSLRs with a fairly short zoom lens attached. My Canon Rebel T4i with 15-85 IS USM attached, fits nicely, and still leaves plenty of room on the other sides of the two dividers, for a small flash, filters, extra SD cards, and cable.
The actual dimensions of that compartment are 7" deep, 5" front-to-back, and 6.5" across the width. The top compartment, also zippered - is curved at the top, so precise dimensions cannot be given - however, it is 7" at the bottom (adjacent to the main pocket, and approximately 5" at the top. Interior depth of that one - is ALSO 5" - but remember, it's a flexible bag - so all dimensions can be squeezed out a little. This compartment works well, for a 2nd lens - say 70-300, laying on the side. Or, you could use it for a 2nd body - perhaps, a bridge - if you like. There are three main pockets - all on the exterior. The largest is around 9" long by 6.5" across. You should be able to slide a manual in there, along with filters, spare cards, and a spare battery or two. Inside THAT pocket are two "sleeves" - one against the main body, and the other one is zippered - attached to the outside flap. In addition to THAT - there is a secondary pocket on the OUTSIDE of the main pocket - which could be used for IDs, etc. So, there's plenty of room for a cell-phone, small i-pad, or whatever else you might have. Additionally, there is a loose stretch pocket, along one edge, which would allow for a bottle of water, etc. The top of this is NOT zippered, and is upright when the bag is used as a backpack, rather than a slung shoulder bag. The strap is 2.5" wide, and can be adjusted up or down at will. Overall dimensions of the strap are not known, but an estimate would be around 3-4' when fully extended. I don't see anything here on the card which came with it, about it being waterproof - but, if you kept your camera in the main compartment - accessed from the side - shouldn't think you'd have any problems with rain. If you have no need for that spacious top compartment - you could always put in a large towel, just in case!!! .. The item # is - 63-2402953. Good Luck, GMW.