Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program When I pulled this little camera case out of its box, I immediately thought it was going to be too small for my Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR camera, but it fit perfectly! This is a sturdy, classy, soft-leather case with soft grey suede inside. The little inside pocket for carrying an extra battery is tight and out of the way; I'll probably use it to put identification inside in case I ever leave the camera lying on a table somewhere. With my camera's side strap sticking out of one side (which I prefer to running it through the top hole because access is quicker), it's like a little mini-purse. The cutout in the top happens to be right over the USB cable port on my camera, so if I had to (but I probably won't), I could run the USB cable to it without removing the camera from its case. Another thing I could do if I wanted to is use that little hole to loop an ID tag or small ID/credit card holder through using one of those beaded lamp-pull type thingies. Then I really could travel light.
Little things mean a lot to me, and I have to say I just love the magnetic clasp underneath the low-key silverish AmazonBasics logo on the front of the case. The magnet is not so strong as to be annoyingly hard to pull apart, but it's strong enough to do the job without slipping. The little circular magnetic piece in the clasp has a small center button that fits into a recession in the other part of the clasp; when closing the cover, you hear a satisfying little click when you slide it into place, so you know it's snugly closed.
I was thinking when I got this (not paying great attention) that the holder "clip" on the back was actually a clip suitable for clipping to the edge of your pants or a coat pocket, but it's not. It's actually better than that, because we all know how quickly those clips break off our cell phones. This one closes with strong velcro so you can loop it through a belt loop or other strap or onto a belt. The part of the holder that does not have velcro on it is not quite an inch wide, though, so it wouldn't work as well with wider belts. With the camera in it, it would be too heavy (at least for me) to want to wear around your neck, but you could definitely put it on a lanyard if you wanted to—and then perhaps stick it in a breast pocket so it's not dangling. One nice thing about the velcro is that, even though it is sewn on very well, part of the piece that is sewn to the camera case actually lifts up as you pull the velcro apart. This should extend the life of the case because you're not pulling against case stitching when you're trying to get it apart. This is not wimpy velcro, so you have to tug a bit to get it open.
I really like it!
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Was able to tightly squeeze the Canon Powershot Sx230 into this seemingly well built case, though the top would not close. Obviously too tight for this camera. The strap hole seemed to be a good idea, but trying to get the strap in and out of the hole is a waste of time. Will be looking for a larger case with more functionality, perhaps horizontal on a clip.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Having seen many reviews for this product go up not long after the initial offering was made through Amazon's Vine program, I figured I'd hold off until I'd used the case for an extended period of time, just for the sake of testing its longevity. Now, after 8 months of fairly consistent travel and use, I'm very please with how well it has held up after being thrust in and out of pockets and backpacks, and set down on all manner of surfaces in all manner of weather. The case design is functional, not fancy, and the fit on my Panasonic Lumix FH20 is very snug, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Obviously, different camera brands will yield different results. The magnetic clasp is also snug, in large part due (once again) to my camera's tight fit, but once it's in place, it stays there, and has NEVER popped open unexpectedly. The soft material on the inside of the case is a huge improvement over lower-end cases made entirely of thin faux-leather inside and out.
The only drawback to this case -and it would depend entirely on how you like to port your camera around -is the velcro belt strap, which would offer little resistance to a thief if you were wearing the case on your belt. Then again, even a metal clamp would only offer moderately stronger protection against a good hard yank. Mind you, a thief is either gonna yank your camera no matter what's holding it to your belt, or ignore it completely because it draws instant attention of the wearer. If you're like me, and you carry your camera in a pocket, even when it's in the case, this will be of little concern.
Apart from that, this is a well-designed and practical case. Just remember to measure your camera against the dimensions provided on the product page. As mentioned, I've been using it for 8 months and have really enjoyed the extra attention it affords my Lumix, which was purchased only days before Amazon made this case available last June.
I also appreciated the AmazonBasics packaging, which went immediately into the recycle bin. Hope to see more of this in the future, particularly on items that often come entombed in acres of heat-sealed plastic!
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program AmazonBasics has introduced another winning product with its Leather Camera Case for Digital Cameras.
I ordered this from amazon.com and as usual it arrived quickly. The case fit my Nikon Coolpix camera like a glove! The case snaps shut to keep the camera secure. The velcro strap fits around a belt, which is ideal for me. For those who don't wear a belt, there is a cut out at the top where you can access the ring that holds the camera strap.
It might seem like a simple thing, but now that I can securely carry my camera I can take advantage of more photo opportunities anytime, anyplace. For that reason, this accessory is a must-have for anyone who likes to take pictures.
I highly recommend this product to all pocket digital camera enthusiasts!
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My first recommendation before going any further into considering this camera case would definitely be to review the dimensions Amazon provides in the product description in this page. A common concern among reviewers about this case seems to be the size. I think Amazon does a great job by providing examples of cameras and brands that will fit in it as well as its dimensions so this should not be a point of concern in regards to the product. Per Amazon "Internal dimensions: 2.2 x 3.50 x 0.77 inches (56mm x 19.4mm x 89mm)"
This simple yet elegant leather case while basic, performs just as described. It has an open area on top so you can take out the camera's wrist strap that allows you to carry it secure in its case. If you rather not carry it like that, there is a Velcro belt loop that can be used to fit it around your belt if that suits you better.
The snap-front-flap is designed in a similar fashion to cellular cases that use a small magnet to keep it close and tight; the magnet is not too large so it is actually pretty convenient and does not seem to damage the camera inside (as I have seen in my experience with similar cases for my cell phones)
Keep in mind though that this is designed for small devices like pocket digital cameras, I own a Sony DSC-T7 and it fit just perfect! Just to give you another reference, I tried fitting into it a second generation Flip Mino HD and it also fit pretty well (though I intend to use the case for my DSC-T7)
Overall, another great product from Amazon basics, the frustration free package includes additionally the 1-year guarantee Amazon offers for the product. If it fits your camera, I highly recommend this case!
