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! It's kinda of like the Toyota Prius of bags it looks small but looks, in this case, 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 coming undone, nothing is getting worn out and the fabric is very durable. I once dropped the bag from a decent height while hiking and even my 50mm 1.8 (notoriously fragile) was totally fine. The straps are made out of comfortable material that breathes quite well, and I am even able to hang heavy 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 between the two is limited to aesthetics. I can't see any real difference in quality or function.
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 $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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
