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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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 ...

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 ...

The belt loop with velcro and snap as well as the way it allows you to open the case without dumping the camera are key.

I actually bought some other model of LowePro case (for my Casio Exilim EX-Z120) then realized the belt loop was different and immediate exchanged it for this one--so glad I did because this case is the best in every respect and at this low price for such high quality it makes an excellent gift that's cheap without being cheaply made.



Seriously the belt loop on this alone is worth the difference in price (which is negligible especially when you consider what it's protecting). The difference here is that this loop opens and closes with velcro and if you don't trust that completely there's a snap to make sure it stays in place as well. Most belt loops on cases are sewn closed or have a clip that might cause you to drop your very expensive camera while running around. You could seriously hang a full grown man from this loop and it wouldn't come open--first rate outdoor gear quality.



But that's not the only brilliant bit. When hanging the case from your neck it's naturally that you would want to have the case open so you have ready access to your camera but not so that it would fall out. So LowePro put nylon on both sides of the inside of the case to keep the camera from falling out even while the zippers are fully open. You can give it a good side to side shake--as would happen during a vigorous walk and the camera will not fall out (most likely).



The clips for the adjustable neck strap are easy to attach and release from the case (or even replace with a more deluxe camera strap if you like) and there's a nifty pocket in front that's big enough to carry spare batteries memory cards money and your various ID and bank cards with an inner mesh pocket for everything from spare batteries and memory to cards and money. I stuffed two media cables and a spare set of AA batteries in there along with all of the above and they fit just fine for a daytime outing or tour.



CON (only one minor one): You will want to rip or cut out the tags sewn into the inside of the case if you want it to be truly free of anything which might scratch a lens or casing--but this is no big deal.



BOTTOM LINE: Overall they designed this case with the kinds of features and construction you would find on a larger pack made to carry much heavier loads and more volume yet didn't overdesign it for its intended purpose. Obviously they field tested this thing and redesigned it as best they could to keep the camera in the case even when on the most active or careless of users and yet maintained an attractive and functional design at an extremely reasonable price. This is not cheaply designed or made just cheaply priced--a real bargain.



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