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I have been using this case with my NEX-7 now for about 3 weeks; it's a really good value. The case is durable and very functional. I really like that you can remove the cover and retain the body guard. Comments about the leather are largely true, it isn't a real high quality grain leather but in case you didn't miss it the price is only like 30 bucks! From my perspective there is a lot more than $30 dollars worth of value in this case. I use the case with the small 18-55mm kit lens. There is just a bit of dead space in between the end of the lens and the case. I actually like that small gap, the case is rigid enough that it doesnt crumple or compress or anything. I was a bit concerned about the quality based on a few of the reviews but I can assure you that this case is sturdy enough. In pricing a similar case from the manufacturer I was looking at over $200 dollars. This is the best alternative. If you want premium leather spend the cash on the OEM case and guard but I'd rather use that money to buy lenses and accessories.
To sum it up this case is a really good value for the money, if you want really nice leather buy the OEM case for like $170 dollars more. I'd buy this case again in a minute; no regrets whatsoever!
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I carried my NEX 7 in this case during five weeks of travel this summer. The texture of the grip is great, I prefer it over the original NEX rubberized grip which seems sticky to hold. The carrying case also provided some protection to the most vulnerable parts of the camera body from moisture or light rain, which was an added bonus. The quality is great though I would suggest making the top cover easier to take off for quick shots and easier to reattach (hence the four stars). Great quality product.Best Deals for MegaGear Ever Ready Protective Black Leather Camera Case, Bag
This case mirrors my review for the Sony-made case. As such, I will paste that case's review here and edit it for the MegaGear one. The edits will be enclosed within brackets like so: [edit]."This case fits the NEX-7 perfectly with the kit lens attached. It also fits with the Carl Zeiss 24mm f1.8 Sonnar E-mount lens on. The lens hoods have to be taken off the lenses or mounted in reverse to be able to fit.
The case is made of [a leather-like material] and has a [less premium] feel to it. The camera is attached to the Half Case via the tripod mount. This presents a problem. More on that later.
How does it protect the camera? It certainly protects the camera well against day-to-day bumps during everyday use. However, I am concerned that if you drop the camera in it, depending on the angle of the impact, the NEX-7 and/or its attached lens may not fare very well.
Another concern I have is against dust: the side openings are large enough for dust particles to enter. As an experienced DSLR professional photographer, I have had situations (early in my career) where grains of sand deposited onto the sensor during shoots at the beach. Similarly, I have had moisture enter the camera body during shoots in the humid Amazon rain forest. I do not believe this case to adequately protect against those environments. However, the case will sufficiently protect the camera against light rain.
Some reviewers at other sites have commented that this case can block the rear LCD from being pulled out. This is partially true -yes, the LCD cannot be pulled out easily. Perhaps that's a plus: it'll help prevent accidental dislodging of the LCD. The way to pull the LCD out while attached to the case, start by pulling on the bottom of the LCD, not the top.
Since the camera body is attached to the case via the tripod mount, the Half Case (the part that is screwed onto the camera's tripod mount) unfortunately blocks the battery slot. This is quite frustrating: access to the battery and the memory card are blocked until the camera body is unscrewed from the tripod mount. This is the MOST frustrating part of the case.
The case does allow for quick shooting without taking the camera out: simply unclip one of the buttons located at the bottom right of the body, flip the top portion of the case over and under the camera, and you are ready to photograph. With the case hanging the way it does in this position, it does make you look like an amateurish, ridiculously-looking tourist or photographer.
So, fashion-wise, this case looks ridiculous when you open it to photograph, and the blocking of the battery/memory card door is ridiculous. The biggest plus for this case is the fact that it does not add bulk to the camera. As such, it serves as a good protector of your camera while being transported in your backpack or carry-on suitcase. For its price, ... this case [is a good alternative to the Sony one.]One of [this case's] buttons broke the moment I unclipped it to put the camera body on. [I promptly returned it and didn't bother to purchase a replacement.]
I had considered purchasing this case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00489L6BQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3E5K6GEFSI075 (EveCase Digital Camera DSLR Video Camcorder Pouch Case for SONY NEX-7). I may actually buy it.
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Being a new owner of a Sony NEX7, I really wanted to protect the camera from daily use without , putting it in a case being hard to get to, With this traditional case all you have to do is unclip a button and the cover swings off just like film cameras of old, . The Mega protects the camera with this case completely with its custom fit, and soft interior. Comparing to the other cases available like the Sony case which cost over 100 dolars, this one is every bit as well built, costing 1/4 of the Sony case, if you like to have a protected camera, with an easy to open capability, this is a muct have for trips or walking the city streets taking candid photos without drawing allot of attention. The speed of recieving this case was perfect for my coming trip. Great quality, great value.10-24-12 after taking it on vacation the buttons broke of , the clasps. very frustrating now I am going to send it back or have a boot maker put another button on it , I hate this as the shirts I buys these days use cheap ones , same type and they break to, everything is CHEAP,2013, I thought I could fix the case with tsome snaps, now finding out that they are not mormal size, still looking for a correct snap, bummer, yes cheap enough but in retrospect is that wise
Now I would rate it at TWO STARS Yes I still can't find the right buttons to replace the original ones that came off the first couple of weeks
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