Camera holsters

Cut the clutter and travel light with these top-loaders

Lowepro Toploader Zoom 50 AW II

Lowepro is famous for its camera bags and backpacks. Its current line-up of top loaders includes the Adventura TLZ II in two sizes and the more upmarket Zoom AW II, in no fewer than five sizes. We chose the second smallest of the latter, which is nevertheless large enough to accommodate a chunky full-frame SLR with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. A removable and adjustable lateral divider enables the holster to alternatively carry a smaller DSLR with a kit zoom lens, plus an additional lens or accessory down below. Internal dimensions are 165 x 130 x 220mm, and it weighs 300g.

The smallest ‘45’ bag in the range is a better fit for a small DSLR or mirrorless camera with an 18-55mm or similar lens or similar, while the largest ‘Pro 70’ and Pro 75’ models can accommodate a professional DSLR with integral battery grip, plus either a 24-70mm f/2.8 or 70-200mm f/2.8 lens respectively.

The neck strap is removable and there’s a belt loop on the rear, plus a grab handle on the top, and side loops for attaching pouches and accessories. One internal pocket is fitted into the closure flap, and a larger external pocket on the front has an internal mesh divider. Typical of Lowepro’s All-Weather bags, there’s a pull-out rain cover.