Lowepro Toploader 70AW Review for Canon 300D / 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D DSLR cameras

Lowepro Toploader 70AW

for Canon 300D / 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D

The Toploader 70 has room for the 20d with a lens mounted. If it's a short lens, you might be able to get another lens to fit underneath, but unless you remove the divider, it might be a little difficult to get to. I have a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 SP AF Macro XR Di LD-IF mounted and have a little room for a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM or a 420EX. Otherwise, the 420ex will easily fit in the front pouch with the velcro divider removed. I can fit a Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM mounted, but there is no room for anything else in the main compartment and it's a tight fit. The 75 might be better for this. I think the compartment will fit the 20d with a grip (I don't own one, it's just a guess).

It's a good bag and the AW hood comes in handy (it's packed in the front pocket). The shape is rather awkward and sitting on your hip it sticks out quite a bit, but for a quick draw with your camera, it works well.

thanks to Tom Jr. for photos and comments.

Review #2

Photo contains: Canon EOS 20D + battery grip + Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens

thanks to Peter for photo.

Review #3

I use this bag for my Canon EOS 1V HS with a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USMwith it's hood attached. To me it feels like this toploader was made for this setup. (or a Canon EOS 1D mk II N body because it's exactly the same size as the
1V HS.) It slides in smoothly and fits snugly. It's very comfortable to walk around with this toploader on your hip and the best setup available inside of it.
You can take your camera, shoot and put in back in the bag without always having to remove the hood. I also like the fact that Lowepro toploaders are extendable
with lens cases for other lenses when you need to carry more equipment. The 70AW will also fit a Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM lens but without the hood attached.

Comparison of size between toploader 70aw and Lowepro MiniTrekker Classic backpack

Thanks to Thomas Dingenen for photo