I purchased the Gariz Half Case for practical reasons but also for its aesthetic appeal. There is no doubt that the fit and finish are first rate and the incremental increase in girth and height that it adds to my SONY RX1 improves my grip of the camera. I very much like the bottom plate with the cutout for access to the battery and card door, the shotgun connector as part of the tripod screw, and the addition of a tripod mount. All of this tells me they paid attention to what a photographer needs on the bottom of their camera. Unfortunately, the implementation is wanting. The cutout requires you to have slim fingers to reach in and remove your card. It's easy enough to remove the battery, but you might need a tweezer or a long nail on your finger to get that card out. The connector for a shotgun (or other) sling is great to have, and an important reason for me to have bought this case, but Gariz recommends that you should add their safety loop (not included) to ensure that the connector doesn't come loose, crashing your camera to the ground. Adding such a loop only complicates the usability of the camera, giving you one more thing attached to the camera when the idea of the shotgun approach is to eliminate superfluous attachments. I've used other screw-in connectors (and those companies do tell you to check for tightness), but I worry that this Gariz connector might loosen more easily. I haven't had this happen in the short time that I've owned the case, so this might not be a problem. I won't add a safety loop, so I'll be sure to check the tightness of the connector each time I set out to use it. One other thing about that connector, and it is bit funny to me because I'm a technical editor. Gariz refers to the connector as a "Locking Time Indicator." When I first saw this case reviewed and read those words, I assumed they meant that something on the bottom functioned as a timer. Well, this is a translation matter, as far as I can see. The way this thing works is as a "reminder;" that is, when you tighten the screw, you make sure that you stop at the 6 o'clock (and XII) alignment setting. If you later look at the connector and it's off that setting, you are reminded to tighten it. Ah, I get it.
All in all, I'm very happy with the case and I'm pleased that I bought it. Expensive? Yes, but isn't just about every "branded " accessory for the RX1?
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Well made, easy access to the battery and SD... Highly recommend for the RX1. Gives
you some piece of mind protecting your investment.
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For what they are, these Gariz cases are terribly expensive, and ultimately I'm not even sure they provide any additional protection for the camera. The lens on the RX1 is the heaviest part of the camera and most likely to suffer the greatest consequences if dropped accidentally. That said, the bottom plate of the case does offer some hope for preventing damage to the battery door and inner clip (that 3¢ piece of plastic that holds the battery in place and could render your $2,800 camera temporarily inoperable if broken). The leather casing provides a slightly firmer grip, and the camera really does feel more secure in-hand with the case than without. Other than that, I suspect the main purpose for owning this case is mostly for the looks.
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