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I wanted a case for my Canon SD940IS (dimensions 3.5"x2.2"x0.8"), a small and relatively thin camera. Being a fan of Tamrac gear, I got the 5206 case thinking it would be a good fit, but I goofed, as the case is too big.
Made of ballistic nylon, build quality and finish are excellent. Unfortunately, it is designed to accommodate a camera about 2.5 inches wide, and 1.4 inches thick, so my smaller camera slides around inside.
The case is 3.8 inches deep, with a flip down cover secured by Velcro. When the lid is closed there is about a half inch gap between the cover and the top of the inside compartment. The gap allows dirt and dust to enter, and exposes the camera to possible physical damage. If the Velcro was mounted lower, the cover would have a tighter fit.
The one inch wide Velcro fastener for the cover, has a decent "bite", but providing a fastener with double the surface area would be more secure, provide more flexibility. The thing to keep in mind about Velcro, is that while it is very convenient, the hook and loop fastening system becomes less secure with use.
The belt loop strap is about one inch wide, and is secured by Velcro, so the case can be removed from your belt without having to unfastening the buckle. Using Velcro again, the loop can be adjusted for use on narrow belts, as well as those up to about 2.5 inches wide. A pretty cool design, that hopefully holds up well under use.
There is small storage pocket under the lid to carry a spare battery or memory card. The pocket is secured by another Velcro strip, however when the standard plastic case for SD or CF cards is inserted into the pocket, it partially blocks the Velcro strip, reducing the effectiveness of the system. Typical for Tamrac, while they do put some thought into their designs, they don't always get the details right. Basic product testing isn't evident here.
The liner inside the case has a Velcro strip at the bottom that attaches to the nylon case. Adjusting this connection doesn't seem to affect the fit very much.
This case is solidly constructed, relatively inexpensive, and is an excellent buy for those with a slightly larger camera. Since it is too loose for my small Powershot, to salvage the situation, I sewed the sides in a little at the top to get a tighter fit. I'm more comfortable with using it now, although the gap at the top is still annoying.
Even if the inside dimensions are listed, without being able to do a proper hands on test with your point and shoot, it might take some luck finding a case that fits perfectly, shopping online.
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We almost ordered an overseas leather case from eBay but the color black was unavailable. Based on reviews from another Amazon customer who listed dimensions of his cameras, we determined that this should fit the RX100 (102mm W x 59mm H x 36 mm D or 4.02" W x 2.32" H x 1.42 D) from dpreview. Tamrac makes good cases, but the products catalog on their web site is very poorly laid out and out of date. If the dims on the Tamrac were listed correctly, the 5206 would have been our top choice. Very happy with the purchase, the case wraps tightly around the camera like a glove, professional look worthy of the RX100.
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I wanted a case for my Canon SD940IS (dimensions 3.5"x2.2"x0.8"), a small and relatively thin camera. Being a fan of Tamrac gear, I got the 5206 case thinking it would be a good fit, but I goofed, as the case is too big.
Made of ballistic nylon, build quality and finish are excellent. Unfortunately, it is designed to accommodate a camera about 2.5 inches wide, and 1.4 inches thick, so my smaller camera slides around inside.
The case is 3.8 inches deep, with a flip down cover secured by Velcro. When the lid is closed there is about a half inch gap between the cover and the top of the inside compartment. The gap allows dirt and dust to enter, and exposes the camera to possible physical damage. If the Velcro was mounted lower, the cover would have a tighter fit.
The one inch wide Velcro fastener for the cover, has a decent "bite", but providing a fastener with double the surface area would be more secure, provide more flexibility. The thing to keep in mind about Velcro, is that while it is very convenient, the hook and loop fastening system becomes less secure with use.
The belt loop strap is about one inch wide, and is secured by Velcro, so the case can be removed from your belt without having to unfastening the buckle. Using Velcro again, the loop can be adjusted for use on narrow belts, as well as those up to about 2.5 inches wide. A pretty cool design, that hopefully holds up well under use.
There is small storage pocket under the lid to carry a spare battery or memory card. The pocket is secured by another Velcro strip, however when the standard plastic case for SD or CF cards is inserted into the pocket, it partially blocks the Velcro strip, reducing the effectiveness of the system. Typical for Tamrac, while they do put some thought into their designs, they don't always get the details right. Basic product testing isn't evident here.
The liner inside the case has a Velcro strip at the bottom that attaches to the nylon case. Adjusting this connection doesn't seem to affect the fit very much.
This case is solidly constructed, relatively inexpensive, and is an excellent buy for those with a slightly larger camera. Since it is too big for my small Powershot, to salvage the situation, I sewed the sides in a little at the top, to get a tighter fit. This helps, and I'm more comfortable with using it now, although the gap at the top is still an annoyance. Unfortunately, Tamrac does not make a zippered ballistic nylon case this small.
Even if the inside dimensions are listed, without being able to do a proper hands on test with your point and shoot, it might take some luck finding a case that fits perfectly, shopping online.
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I am very pleased with this case. It is compact, soft, and perfect for my purse. It even has a small pocket for an extra memory card or an extra battery.
