As mentioned briefly earlier, Canon announced a few new lenses today: the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Obviously the 100mm macro there is the highlight of the bunch, and features Canon’s new Hybrid IS system; From the press release:
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens could very well be the essential multipurpose lens for every camera bag due to its ability to capture sharp close-up images of small objects as well as beautiful portrait-length telephoto shots. The incorporation of Canon’s new Hybrid IS in this L-series macro lens allows it to compensate more effectively for camera shake during close-up shooting and marks a significant improvement for professionals and advanced amateurs utilizing macro photography for portrait, nature or wedding shoots.
New Hybrid IS Technology: Designed Especially for Macro Photography
The world’s first* optical image stabilizer for SLR cameras was introduced in the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM in 1995. Since then, Canon has made continual advancements in IS systems to enhance panning capability and improve compensation for camera shake. Now, in a move aimed at extending image stabilization to the macro realm, Canon introduces its Hybrid IS in the new EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM — another first for Canon and the world.
Conventional image stabilization technology is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake in non-macro shooting situations. When shooting hand held close-ups at 1x, however, camera shake makes it difficult to achieve acceptable results even with lenses incorporating conventional image stabilizers. Now, thanks to the Hybrid IS found in the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, Canon extends IS technology to the macro realm, making it easy to obtain clear hand held close-ups — a world first* and a definite advantage in environments where use of a tripod is not an option.
Two of the big players in camera carrying solutions are Tamrac and Lowepro. I own a few pieces from each company, but need to get one of the newer sling style bags soon. 
Lowepro has a similar product line the Slingshot AW also available in several sizes and capacities. Again for my meager needs I would recommend the Slingshot 200 AW, pictured here as well. Lowepro AW bags have a Velcro enclosure and inside is a deploy-able rain shield that can cover the entire outfit when needed (AW stands for all weather and has nothing to do with root beer). Lowepro Slingshot bags also have a smaller “day pack” style area that can hold whatever your heart desires (that fits within the confines of that enclosure).
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