Measure Carefully

I recently purchased the "Opteka SLR & DSLR Camera Short Zoom Holster Case w/Adjustable Shoulder Strap" to house my Canon 40D (with 28-135 mm lens) for an up coming trip abroad. The holster arrived promptly to my discovery that it is fractionally too short for my camera.



Re-measuring the 40D with lens and the Opteka holster revealed that the manufacturer touts its SRL & DSLR case with apparently exterior measurements. The camera's external dimensions wont fit inside the case!



I liked the low price thick padding long strap quick function zipper handy extra pocket and black color of this Opteka holster. It is certainly recommended for cameras with lenses smaller than 7.5" L by 6.5" D by 4.5" H. The "Exterior Dimensions: 7 3/4" L x 4 1/4" D x 7 1/2"H" posted @ Amazon are misleading. (This Opteka holster is smaller than this on the inside. It needs to be at least another .5" longer.)



I returned it requesting a refund.

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Okay but not great

First off I'd like to point out that Amazon's description of this product is totally incorrect. This case only holds the camera and does not hold any accessories. For example I don't see why it says that it holds a compact flash card when the Canon SD1000 uses SD cards. Well the truth is that the case holds neither. Having said that this is actually a pretty decent leather case for this particular camera. Here are the pros and cons:



Pros:



-Fits nice and snug... since it was designed specifically for SD1000.



-Leather is of high quality with 2 colors to choose from. Black and Burgundy.



-Magnetic closure and canon emblem is nice and practical.



-Semi-hard front and back that provides protection for camera.





Cons:

-Case does make camera significantly thicker and less pocket-able



-Slit for wrist strap is too small.



-The Burgundy one looks more 'Red' than the photos of it illustrate.



-relatively expensive for few features.



Conclusion: Even though there is room for some improvements in design this case is of a high quality and should provide good protection for your camera if you just need a nice simple case. However because of it's simplicity and price I think that Canon should have just included along with the camera instead of selling it separately.More detail ...

Great for SX100 Series Also

According to the Canon website this case works for PowerShots SX100IS SX100IS (Black) SX110IS and SX200IS. I have the 110 camera Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) and the fit is snug but good. The quality of the leather case is excellent with a magnetic clasp a hole in the top for the camera strap and a belt loop on the back. The case is only large enough for the camera so if you need accessories you'll need to accommodate them separately. Protect your camera with this outstanding bargain.More detail ...

Fits the SD780IS perfectly

If you have a Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black) get this case immediately. The camera itself doesn't come with any protective case so it'll be good to have this case for protection. It is made specifically for that camera so the fit is excellent. The magnetic clasp is convenient and holds firmly.More detail ...

Simple Case

I purchased this case for my Canon 1000IS digital camera. It fits it like a glove. The only thing is remember it doesn't have extra slots or pockets for spare batteries or memory cards. Not really a big deal if you have batteries that will last you or a large enough memory card (or carry the spares in your purse backpack etc). I mainly purchased this to protect the camera from scratches or getting bumped while it's in my bag. More detail ...

fits perfectly

This is a nice cover for the Flip HD. It fits perfectly and really protects the camera from scratches. I dont think it would do much in case of a camera drop. The only problem for me is if you have a tie case it makes the camera hard to get in and out because of the friction. The advantage of the silicone is that you have a much better grip on the camcorder and its not nearly as slippery and thus reduces the chances of an accidental drop which would be the end of the camera most likely. worthwhile productMore detail ...

Winning its "Case"

Initially I purchased the Sony LCS-SRC case for my HDR-SR 7. A great camcorder case for when you're on the go but you don't want to carry all your accessories.



But how about when I need all the accessories? I have the following items that I need for the HDR-SR 7: Camcorder Light

HVL-10NH Sony BCG-34HRMF4 Charger 4 Sony AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries extra Camcorder battery HDMI cable Component cable and the Camera's Power Adapter.



Well the LCS-X30 was the solution for me. For less money than the LCS-SRC I could fit everything I listed above into the LCS-X30! Not to mention I was able to also fit my Sony Cybershot DSC T7 and its charger! All items fit snugly and are very well organized within the parameters of the case. Of course the bag is bulkier than the LCS-SRC but it gets the job done if you want to transport accessories.



I figure I'll be using the case for when I know I'll be traveling or away for a while. I still think the LCS-SRC is a great case. But if you need to bring several accessories along with your camera go with the LCS-X30. More detail ...