I was worried that a camera case this inexpensive would be a disappointment. I was wrong.
It is well designed, well made, feels rugged, and has just the right amount of padding.
My camera wasn't listed, but after checking out the dimensions, it seemed like it might fit my camera. I have a Fuji Finepix HS20 and it fits like a glove even with the supplied lens shade attached.
I have had lots of cameras and camera cases in the last 50 years and most have been more expensive, but none have been better.
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At this time, the same Polaroid Studio Series SLR/DSLR Holster case shows up in at least seven different offerings on amazon.com with none costing more than $15. This is unusually low for any type of holster case. The case is listed as being suitable for many different medium/small DSLRs and compact micro-four-thirds cameras. From the case measurements given in various case descriptions, it is difficult to determine how well various cameras will fit. I was hoping that this case would be small enough for my compact Panasonic DMC-GF3 with short zoom lens. From other reviews, it appeared that this case would be suitable for larger cameras, such as the Fuji HS20EXR, which I also own, so I ordered the case.The Polaroid case has a plastic exterior with the look and feel of leather and the interior is a cloth fabric over about 1/4 inch of protective foam padding throughout. This makes the case rigid enough to hold its shape, but flexible enough to conform to most cameras and keep them safely restrained. A shoulder strap is provided and there is a carrying handle on the case cover. There are also two loops on the back surface to carry the case on your hip by attaching it to your belt. The case is a little large for carrying on you belt, but this is a very convenient way to be hands-free when the camera is not in use, but easy to retrieve when ready to take pictures. The droop cover of the case makes it easier to quickly insert and remove the camera. The assembly quality is excellent and amazingly good for such an inexpensive case. The listed interior dimensions of 6.7"x3.6"x6.7" are close to reality, but the sloping sides of the case and the drooping top cover reduce this somewhat. The maximum useful depth of the case is more like 6 inches, so cameras with long zoom lenses will not fit.
My Fuji HS20EXR that is about 5" wide by 5" deep (with integral zoom lens) by 3.5" high and fits in the case perfectly. The holster design of the case does not really leave much space for accessories, but there is plenty of room left inside at the top of the case for the camera neck strap (if used). There are also two small mesh pockets, with one on the front and another inside the cover (with closures) that are suitable for memory, batteries, etc.. My Panasonic GF3 mico-4/3 camera with a relatively short kit zoom lens is only about 4"x3.3"x4.2", so there is some room all around the camera in the case. The foam padding will still protect the camera from damage and the extra room makes it every easy to insert the camera when not in use and to remove the camera quickly for photos. The holster design provides quick camera access without zipping the cover closed every time (when actively taking pictures) and can preclude the need for using a neck strap on the camera and still have the camera readily available for use.
The Polaroid case is surprisingly inexpensive and appears to be a very suitable for a wide range of medium to small DSLR-style cameras with small zoom lenses. However, although the double stitching on the two belt loops looks excellent, the thin plastic case covering may tear during use (no extra thickness back-up material in stitched area). This seems to be a potential problem on similar plastic and leather cases with belt loops, except heavy canvas-type materials with heavy stitching at the attachments.
I would highly recommend this camera case, but if you get it and don't find it ideal for your camera, you could still use it to carry a cold can of Coke and a peanut-and-jelly sandwich on your photo shoot! (The foam padding is the thermal insulator too).
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