Sony LCJRXB/B Genuine Leather Jacket Case for Camera (Black) Reviews

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I did purchase this case (originally at full price but was able to work out a discount later on). My DSC-RX1 arrived a few weeks before the case did and as a result I wound up NOT using the camera right away because I did not feel comfortable going "out and about" with my RX1 'naked' and without proper protection. The leather case is pricey yes, but I have to say that it is created using top quality leather > One sniff and I reminded of the time when I worked for my Grandfather as a youth; He raised Arabian Horses and used some really fine & expensive leather Saddles back then...

The stitching on the case is really nice too and I like the super soft extra padding sewn inside. No flaws that I can see. Very protective and yes, just to comment on what was said, the SONY logo is indeed centered perfectly and imbedded into the front of the housing. I think that the design is quite genious actually, especially in real world use where it is so easy to quickly unclip and remove the top cover for a quick photo while leaving a nice protective portion on the camera itself. I also find that portion of the case which is screwed into the tripod mount also makes the camera easier to hold and compose a shot. I basically felt compelled to write this review to counteract Robert's 1 star "review" below. I am very pleased with this case and its overall design. I always liked my case for my DSC-R1 that I bought back in 2005 (and still going strong) but I missed many a shot since I could never get the R1 out of the case quickly enough... that won't be a problem with the LCJRXB/B~! No regrets...

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The selling point for the RX 1 is that you get a full frame camera in a small package. I have never before purchased a case for a compact camera, but because the RX 1 is expensive I ordered this case to protect my investment. This was a mistake. The case will certainly protect the camera, and it is well made, but it's unnecessarily bulky and obviates the principal reason for owning the RX 1. A peculiarity of the design of the case is that the upper part is fully detached from the sleeve that the body slots into, so that once removed to use the camera one has to find somewhere to stash it.

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I was thinking of getting another half case that is available for the RX1, but none also offered a full case for the camera as well. The case is solid and well made, smells like real leather. It is two pieces, the bottom half case and the top cover, which connect via a snap at the bottom. When assembled and installed on the RX1, only the hooks for straps are exposed, the rest is snugly tucked away in the case. I would highly recommend this case as it is top notch, although some are going to look at the price and balk. I'm glad I made the investment in this full case as opposed to just a half case, especially when considering how much I love my RX1 and want to have a nice secure way to store it.

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It's bulky, heavy, ugly, doesn't come with a strap and especially : extremely impractical. The front of the case detaches completely if you open it to take a picture, leaving you with the problem of where to put it. And did I mention it was bulky, heavy? So one needs to carry a bag to stash the front part of the case, but if one carries a bag, why not keep the camera in it directly. By the time you prepare your camera, your window for the shot is long gone any how. Oh, and the ugly thing is way, way, way overpriced. And too ugly to take out of the closet.

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This is an extremely well constructed and designed leather case. It functions very well and provides enought additional grip (when used as a half case) to obviate the need for the poorly conceived Sony Thumb Grip. It is quite expensive but worth the cost IMO.