Customer Reviews

Digital Sling Shoulder Video Photo Backpack Bag 4 Lenses C2000

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(10)
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Ok, so you may be wondering whether it is worth it to go with a knockoff right? I mean it's normally not a good idea, but I have to say this camera bag is an exception to the rule!

SIZE:
Don't let the size fool you when you get it. I manage to fit a TLR, SLR with stock lens, two zooms and a macro zoom lens, a flash extra film and memory cards, filters and batteries all in here comfortable, without having to sit on it to close it up (not a good idea..). It's kinda of like the Toyota Prius of bags, looks small but looks are deceiving.

QUALITY:
I have literally travelled all over the world with this camera bag over the past 6 months, and I have no complaints. No zippers are going, nothing is getting worn out and the fabric is very durable...and believe me I am not exactly the most graceful of people when it comes to carrying bags with me. Nevertheless, the bag is doing great! The straps are made out of great material, and I even hang DSLR holsters with cameras off of the side with Climbing clips, and not a stitch has moved!

My friend who is also a photographer bought the Lowepro version of this, while myself and another friend bought the OnePolar model. We compared them side by side and the difference is hardly noticeable! The only difference we can find is that the Lowepro has one extra mini pocket for memory cards...that's it.

VALUE:
I paid 45 bucks for mine at the beginning of this year, and even though the price has dropped $20 I am not dissatisfied. I would even pay the 45 dollars again, happily. It's still a third of the price of the Lowepro and worth it.


OVERALL:
A resounding yes. This is a $25 VERY well spent and you will not be unhappy! While I normally like to stick to name brands, OnePolar really has taken the cake on this one.

UPDATE*****

So it had been over a year, and I can report NO problems at all! This bag still serves me well and has been through the wringer a few times! Still TOTALLY recommend this baG!

This bag appears to be a well made Chinese (Onepolar) knock-off of the Lowepro Slingshot 100AW. Overall, it is very similar with the following exceptions: no microfiber LCD cloth included (pouch is there, just no cloth), zipper pull cords are red/white striped in color vs all black, zipper pull cord end tab shape slightly larger and more angular vs smaller teardrop shape, all buckles are very very similar but not exactly identical, accent fabric panel color is almost black vs silver gray, and of course it's missing all the Lowepro sewn-in logo's. Materials and workmanship were generally very similar to identical.

One quality difference worth noting was the adjustable insert panels. These foam rubber/cloth covered removable walls seem a little thinner and more flexible. The foam was also slightly undersized meaning it didn't completely fill the cloth cover volume from end-to-end making them less able to maintain a rigid shape to the compartments they form. The other difference was with the straps that prevent the main compartment door from opening too far so the camera won't fall out by accident. They work fine, but are a bit longer than on the Lowepro so they don't lay as flat against the pack as they should when closed.

So in the end while this bag has a few compromises, it is very comparable to the Lowepro. Side-by-side you can tell a difference, but I'd estimate they're 80-90% similar.

The 100AW is the smaller version of the 200AW. For me, holds a D90, an extra lens (rooms for 2), flash, compact digital camera, and a horde of accessories. Plus, it is very lean and smallish in size, i.e., perfect for travel or going about town. The quality is better than I expected [for such a reasonable price] and the sling approach is nice. I found out about the rain protector by reading another review...very cool! Last, it has a number of well-engineered side pockets and internal pockets to insert memory cards, lens cloths, you name it. 5/5 overall and you get a lot for a low, low price.

LOVE it.

MORE PADDED than I had expected, and more padded than any other camera bags I've ever owned. There are many more compartments than you can see in the given product photos. Beautifully made and super duper padded, there is thick padding on every side and every space! Also the rain cover is attached to the camera, which is just so great. It just pulls out of the bottom compartment to cover the entire bag, without it becoming detached from it's compartment. So neat!!

I have FINALLY found a camera case that fits everything SAFELY -- it's for my Nikon D40, plus 3 lenses (18-55mm, 55-200mm, and mini 10x macro lens) plus extra battery, cables, etc. -- And the padded velcro separators on the interior main zippered compartment are removable and adjustable so you can have them fit snuggly around your lenses and camera, so you can arrange them however you'd like!

This camera bag also has a separate compartment which I'll use for my keys, iPhone, etc. This has become my new everyday bag!! An excellent purchase, and a bargain too at this price. This camera bag is amazing!! My hubbs gets lots of cool points for ordering this for me for XMAS!!! :D

I purchased this product so I would have an easily accessible and functional backpack for my camera during our Italian vacation. I was able to fit the gear I needed into the backpack and still had the pocket on top for my other personal items. The padded sling made carrying this backpack a breeze. It was comfortable and presented no back or shoulder issues. I loved the convenience of sliding the backpack forward around my body to access my gear without having to take it off completely. We got caught in the rain a bit as well and the built in rain sleeve was brilliant! Great product...highly recommend it!

This sling bag is great for hiking or travelling; an additional strap holds it nicely in place and the shape is very comfortable. It has enough room, with various pockets, to contain everything you need. The camera is easily and quickly accessible. The rain cover has been handy a couple of times. The only thing I would love in a future design a water pouch. That would be a nice addition... Great bag, for an amazing price.

I have had this bag for about a month now and I love it. I am 6'4 and it fits me pretty well. I have a Nikon d5000 with a 35mm, 55-200mm and a 18-105mm lens. Everything fits great. I went back and forth between the this and the Lowepro 100AW. I couldn't justify spending more on something that was just about the same. The quality of the back pack is great. I am still breaking it in and figuring out what works best but having the ability to swing it around to pull it out or put it away is great. Adjusting it is quick and easy if my wife wants to carry and use the bag. The features are great, like the rain guard and pockets. I highly recommend this product.

My husband just got me this bag for my birthday. I do a lot of outdoor photography and frequently from the back of a horse, this bag makes it easy to access my camera without worrying about dropping the rest of my gear. There is plenty of room for two extra lenses (beside the one on the camera), and other accessories. The rain cover is easy to get to and the bag is well padded.
Also this bag seems like it would work great for travel, it is small enough to convince the airlines that it is a purse and then you could still have a carry-on bag. Plus the top pocket works great for holding personal items (i.e. cell phone, passport, etc.).

This bag is awesome! I love it! I wanted to take my D300 to Disney World when we took our kids for the first time but I was afraid it would be too hard to lug my bag & equipment. This bag made it so easy to carry & get to my equipment quickly. And it had an awesome plastic covering so when it rained or when we went on a water ride I had no worries. I'm so glad I bought this product.

Ok so i am a bargain shopper but I also believe you get what you pay for. I have a Sony Alpha 200, a 50 mm prime lens, a Sigma 18-50mm lens, a Tamron 28-75 mm lens, a Sony 18-70 lens, a Sony 70-300 lens, a Sony external flash, a diffuser box for the flash, 6 CF memory cards, a cleaning kit, 4 filters, remotes and sync cables, and a few other things and I can get all that in this bag. This is a nice bag people. The quality is there. My friend has the Lowpro version of this bag and side by side they are identical. The build quality is matched stitch per stitch. It is very comfortable as well. I went on 4 different shoots 2 weeks ago and shot from sun up till sun down. It never bothered me on any of the shoots. The only con I have is the padded section of the shoulder strap moves fairly easily. So be careful or you'll have a thin strap digging in your shoulder.