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[frankie]

Here you go:  Some Pics I took with my iPhone:

This one is the bottom half of the bag with my equipment in it.  I seldom open it like this.
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Side compartment open...easy getting camera in and out without taking bag off my shoulder.  I love the convenience of this bag.
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Side compartment top...place for a couple extra memory cards...again convenience.
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Top portion of bag....whatever cables or small books you need can fit in here...great storage space.
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The main reason I chose this bag was the fact I could get all my gear plus my macbook pro in there.  At the time it was the only bag that I could get it all in...may have changed since then.  Anyway, I love the convenience and use of it...plus it doesn't hurt that it looks like a normal book bag and not a camera bag.  Just got back from Disney on Tuesday.  We carried all my equipment. My 2 year old's diapers, wipes, Stuffed Goofy, and 3 used ponchos plus my wife's camera (P&S) and whatever else we could find in this bag...not too heavy.

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[Roger]

I agree - while the memory card holders are an awfully tight fit for CF, it's just enough room to carry what you should need at the parks, plus have room for everything else in the top compartment, like he said, from diapers to spare clothes, to sunscreen, sunglasses, whatever....

I settled on Lowepro rather than the Tamrac equivalent since the Tamrac one limits the side entry size, which got complaints if you end up having a vertical grip attached.

[Tim]

frankie with an iphone and what's in your bag, you will fit right in around here for sure!

[Paul]

Frankie, I have the same bag with very similar equipment.  I like the bag for the most part, it is very convenient for traveling since the laptop can slide in behind the camera gear section.  It does get a bit heavy with all of the gear and laptop.

TwoThree things I don't like about the bag is that you need to open 2-3 different compartments for bag check going into the parks and it also becomes a bit less efficient since you are wasting some space in effect in the park since the laptop doesn't make the the trip.  The third pet peeve I have about it is I have had some trouble fitting in under the seat in front of me on some planes

Overall, a nice and affordable bag.  Cheaper than the Kata brand.

[frankie]

   Thanks, Tim.  I have learned a lot already.  I am surprised about the quality of the iphone...i actually took the following shot with it...it looked better than my wife's p&s. 

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[frankie]

TwoThree things I don't like about the bag is that you need to open 2-3 different compartments for bag check going into the parks and it also becomes a bit less efficient since you are wasting some space in effect in the park since the laptop doesn't make the the trip.  The third pet peeve I have about it is I have had some trouble fitting in under the seat in front of me on some planes

Overall, a nice and affordable bag.  Cheaper than the Kata brand.

That's interesting.  I used the laptop compartment for any type of flat things we purchased at the park i.e. pictures, so it didn't go completely unused. 

I have had no problems on planes.  Went east coast to west coast on several flights and was able to get under the seat with no problem.

On the park entrance.  That was the only problem, but it still wasn't that big of a hassle.

[Paul]

I have had no problems on planes.  Went east coast to west coast on several flights and was able to get under the seat with no problem.

Lately it seems i get stuck with a seat that has some type of control box in the area where I can store my stuff.

[frankie]

  that seems more like my look.

[PolynesianMedic]

Frankie, thanks for the photo's.  I checked this out on the B&H site, and they only show the outside, so it definitely helps to see the inside of this.  At the moment, I only have 3 lenses, my 28-135 the 18-55 and the 70-300.  I am hoping to get the nifty fifty before traveling to wdw in august, and I think that this bag will be perfect for what I need to carry.  At the moment, I am relegated to either use the generic bag that came with the kit, which is big and bulky, OR what I am currently doing is using a sling pack for a laptop.  This might be added next.  I mean I think that it will be added.

[WDWFigment]

Frankie, thanks for the photo's.  I checked this out on the B&H site, and they only show the outside, so it definitely helps to see the inside of this.  At the moment, I only have 3 lenses, my 28-135 the 18-55 and the 70-300.  I am hoping to get the nifty fifty before traveling to wdw in august, and I think that this bag will be perfect for what I need to carry.  At the moment, I am relegated to either use the generic bag that came with the kit, which is big and bulky, OR what I am currently doing is using a sling pack for a laptop.  This might be added next.  I mean I think that it will be added.

For the lenses you have, look into the LowePro Slingshot 100 (or higher) AW.  Smaller than the above-referenced pack, and actually holds quite a bit.  I hold my D90, 18-200, 11-16, 30 1.4, 50 1.8, and SB-400 flash in it (with the 50 and the SB-400 in the top compartment.  The AW protector is definitely a nice feature, too.

I can take pictures of my gear in the bag if you'd like.

[PolynesianMedic]

That would be great Figment.  The more options I get to see the better decision I get to make.  I just don't want to buy something and then be unhappy with it.

[Cooleo]

I will second Figment about the Slingshot 100 being a Great bag. I have this one & although I just bought a Kata R-102, I will continue to use the Slingshot on some occasions. The Great thing about the Slingshot is the ability to quickly flip it around to the front when sitting on most rides. This allows it to stay attached to you where you can keep a firm grip on it. My only reason for purchasing another bag was my recent purchases of a couple more pieces of equipment. I now have 4 lenses & an external flash in addition to the camera & all the accessories. One more note, the Slingshot is not a bag for carrying a tripod, It's just not designed for that. This is a bag made for the camera along with a couple lenses & accessories. But, it is a Great bag that will stay in my possession.

[WDWFigment]

One more note, the Slingshot is not a bag for carrying a tripod, It's just not designed for that.

That's what I thought at first, and was why I originally wasn't going to keep it (I don't know if I specified, but it came with my D90), but then I found a way to pretty easily rig my Luxi F to the back of it.  Granted, with the tripod attached I can't open the bag all the way, nor can I use the all-weather protector, but overall I think it's an okay compromise given the other features of the bag.

I will take pictures tonight when I get home from work.

[Paul]

Frankie,

Have you attached a tripod to your bag?  I have not and I'm trying to figure out the best way to do so.  The FastPack 250 doesn;t seem like it has anything built in to carry a tripod, but I hope there is a way to add something on.

[frankie]

Paul,

I have not tried to do that.  I normally do not use a tripod...its cheating.   JK.  I don't carry one unless I intend on using one.  Normally, if I want to do something with a long exposure I try hand holding and if that doesn't work, I will find an object to brace my camera.  I will look at my bag and see what can be done to incorporate a tripod.