Eynpire Leather Case for Panasonic Lumix GF-3 Camera Black Long Lens Review

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The description uses words like "Leather Case" and "High Quality Leather Case". When received, it is so obvious that this is PU leather, not real leather. The texture feels hard and too smooth, and looks shiny and uniform, without any characters of leather. It does not mean PU leather would not work. But with the price I probably would not have picked this case among all the PU leather cases.

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I bought this case for the Panasonic DMC-GF5 (the successor to the GF3). The GF5 is shaped basically the same as the GF3 so it fits just fine. You can tell that the grip on the front of the camera sticks out a little farther than it must have on the GF3 but it doesn't impede the case enough to create a problem. There are a lot of snaps to get the cover on and off to use the camera but this is probably normal for this style of camera. If you don't mind the bulk of the cover hanging off the bottom of the camera when taking pics, then you only have to unsnap 3 snaps. To remove the cover completely to free up the camera from it involves 5 snaps and then you can set the cover aside to take pictures. When I was trying out the camera at the dog park with my dog, I opted to let the cover hang since I had nowhere to put it and I had no problems. It doesn't add much weight to just let it hang. I took many pictures and a video with no issue.

The hassle comes if you need to access the SD card or battery frequently (or the HDMI out on the right side). The base of the case must be removed (in addition to the cover) to access those and this involves unsnapping all the snaps to take the cover off then unscrewing the bottom screw to take the base off. I plan on buying an Eye-fi card, however, so that this is less of a problem. Although, you would have to remove the case completely as well if you buy the camera's DC to AC adapter to plug the camera into the wall.

You CAN attach the camera to a tripod without removing the base, fyi.

All-in-all, a great quality case. The leather feels nice and is stiff enough to make it easy to re-snap the snaps and protect the camera from a light fall or from sliding/rolling on a rough surface. The case probably wouldn't help much on a long fall but it definitely keeps the camera from getting scratched up or jarred for normal use.

It includes a carrying strap but I just used the strap that came with the camera as it was a little nicer quality. Also, I would still recommend a camera bag to carry the camera in to carry the camera's accessories.

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This is a good case for my GF3. The only problem it has is that the bottom does not fit my GF3 very well. It takes a while for me to twist it on. But overall, it is a great deal and i love it.

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Case was about what I expected. This actually was a present for my just-turned-teen granddaughter and she likes it, though it took her a few minutes to figure out how to use it, but it actually turned out to be rather easy. Really like the ability to use a monopod or tripod without having to take off the case. This probably could have earned 5 stars, but I haven't used it to make that determination.

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It is made qualitatively, beautifully looks, well protects the camera. It is very happy with purchase! I advise to all to get this thing!