Wow! What a bag!August 29, 2008 OK, so when I opened the box, this huge bag was just sitting there with some orange "ears" (???). I lifted it out, and immediately thought , "Wow! This is BIG and heavy!" Since it's a camera bag, reading the instructions (a pictorial tag attached to the strap) seemed silly, so I started taking it apart. It's really well constructed (ergo, the weight). Very thick sides, top, etc. The waterproof inner bag (orange) seems quite substantial, too. Inside that are the separators that allow for several lenses, cameras, cell phone, iPod, whatever. I removed all, and put the separators back in the main bag... it's still seems heavy even without the waterproof bag. I put it all back together, inserted my old Canon FTB, three lenses, my Nikon 950, and my Canon S3... I decided not to hose it down to check out its waterproofing capabilities, but I can tell you I truthfully believe it will not allow water inside the orange bag. Pros: BIG, sturdy (the straps, bag, and strap connectors are all very substantial), waterproof, easy to use (access, item insert/removal, etc.) Cons: BIG, heavy Last thought: I wouldn't consider opening the inner orange bag while exposed to the reason to have the bag: water! But once out of the rain/fog/waterfall, I am confident the stuff inside will come out dry.
A very targeted use bag...August 29, 2008 When you see this bag, you will think that you can fit a ton of gear in here. Face it, this is a large bag! External dimensions are roughly 15 * 10 * 10 (Length * height, BY depth), which is about the size of a Lowepro Nova 5 (!). I do not endorse the Nove 5, BTW. However, the usable capacity of the Seattle Sling bag is more like that of a Nova 2, a very small camera bag. This bag serves a unique purpose, that of a waterproof bag. It is VERY well designed and inspires confidence. If you need to carry a small amount of gear (the bag does not hold the Nikon D700/Grip/24-70 2.8 without seriously distorting the interior padded case) in wet conditions, this is a good bag. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
Solid camera bag for serious water adventurersAugust 29, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first opened the box and saw the camera case I immediately recognized that the case was very well built. The material is thick and the stitching is professional.
Keep in mind that this bag is designed to be carried like a messenger bag (i.e. on a slant). It becomes really awkward when you strap your tripod to the bag and then sling it over your shoulder. The weight of the tripod doesn't feel evenly distributed and gave me the impression that it was going to slide out.
Where this bag shines is its ability to almost guarantee that you could literally throw your camera off the side of a ship into the ocean and you'd have nothing to worry about. The waterproof portion of the bag is heavy-duty in every aspect.
If you're a serious outdoor person and expect to be in the water a lot, then you might want this bag. If you're a casual hiker this is not the bag for you.
Also, the bag is too small to accomodate some of the larger telephoto lenses like my Canon 100-400L and my 70-200L.
Not much space for the bag's sizeAugust 28, 2008 This bag looked really nice from the limited information available at the time it was ordered and it was obtained with a mind towards replacing my wife's LowePro bag that has been outgrown. Upon receipt, it was discovered that the bag while a bit larger than her 200 size bag, this one had significantly less interior room and far fewer pockets owing to all of the padding and the waterproof bag. Also, the strap configuration was not at all apparent from the photo published at the time of the order; while I'm sure there will be many that like it, it is a significant departure from the conventional and does not appear to be that adjustable. On the plus side for this bag... The bag is very well made from high quality materials and looks as though it will last for many years of demanding use. The flap is well designed to allow entry while carrying the bag. Finally, it looks like the bag would keep its contents dry in pretty much any weather conditions shy of prolonged submersion in water. Unless you anticipate subjecting your gear to extremely harsh, wet conditions my advice would be to look at a bag such as the LowePro offerings that while well constructed and padded have more pockets and usable interior space.
Looks to be worth the moneyAugust 28, 2008 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm not huge into photography but I do down a few pricey cameras, including at least one SLR. My father was big on photography and even had his own closet for 'developing photos' back in the day. So, protection for cameras is something I'm definitely interested in. When I first saw this...'case'...for lack of a better word, I was immediately intrigued by its size and quality.
Overall, I'd say if you've got thousands of dollars of equipment laying around which you need to carry with you, often, then this is the case for you. VERY well padded, I'd say about half its size is probably padding. I'm sure you could drop it 5 or 6 feet and practically nothing will happen to your equipment. Inside, it has 5 compartments, all padded individually. Around the case are a few extra compartments for your other essentials, like a tripod, as pictured.
But, if you just have an SLR or whatever camera with one lens that you hardly use, do yourself a favor and skip this. Unless you've invested thousands into your equipment this is something you can do without.
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