Canon PSC-50 Soft Leather Case for Canon SD400, SD450, SD550, SD500, SD300, SD200, SD100, S500, S410, S400, S230 and S200 Digital Cameras by Canon Cameras US
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PSC-50 Soft Leather Case for Canon SD400, SD450, SD550, SD500, SD300, SD200, SD100, S500, S410, S400, S230 and S200 Digital Cameras
Digital camera Review: Good Time
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this two days after I ordered my Powershot 400s and recieved it two days before. High quality product and quick shipment time. Thanks!Digital camera Review: Good enough
Summary: 4 Stars
I am using this case with SD200. There's no pockets, but I didn't expect them. So I would say it's good enough to me, considering the price. I gave 4 stars here just because there's nothing to compare.Digital camera Review: Good enough to buy again...
Summary: 4 Stars
This case came with the S400 I got a couple of years ago. I had the case until it got stolen in St. Louis, and until then I was pretty happy with it. However, I did have three complaints about it. My first complaint was that carrying the camera using this case meant either putting the strap on my wrist and letting the camera swing freely with my arm as I walked (not safe for the camera), or putting the whole thing in my pocket (not comfortable), or using the belt loop on the back of the case (not convenient; sort of dorky). I'm not completely sure about the presence of the belt loop, though, because it's been a while since I had this case. Anyway, I found myself wishing that I had some way to sling it over my shoulder, Rambo-style.
My second complaint was that each time the camera needed to be put away, I had to thread the strap through a hole in the top of the case. If you're going to put it in your pocket, it's not necessary, but if you're going to carry it by the strap, it's necessary (otherwise you'd stretch the case). Not difficult or horrible, but sort of annoying.
My third complaint was that the case had to be separated from the camera when you're taking a picture, which means that you have to take the time to put the case somewhere. I found that jamming the case into my pocket each time I wanted to take a picture was slow and became annoying. This led directly to my case being stolen - at the top of the St. Louis Arch, I set the case down on a protrusion for a moment to take a picture, moved to another position to take a picture, and when I remembered it and went back, it was gone. I looked all over for it, but to no avail.
After it was stolen, I bought a cheap generic case which had a very long strap attached to the case, which I liked because I could wear it Rambo-style, which made for much easier access when I wanted to take a picture. However, that case has its drawbacks as well - in short, the drawbacks of that case are the advantages of this one.
I noticed that one of the other reviews mentioned that this case doesn't hold any accessories, like a battery or memory card. I had never thought of that, and I suppose it's because that never was an issue for me. Even with a 256 MB card, I usually run out of battery power before I run out of space on the card, and the extra batteries are really expensive. So, at least for me, it hasn't been an issue.
By now you may think that this is a pretty negative review, not fitting with a 4-star rating. But the reason I gave it 4 stars is this: I think that the case is very nice IF you use it in the ways it works best. I think this case works well for A) the times you intend to have it in a pocket and only take a picture every once in a while, and B) the times when you're going to take it out and take a lot of pictures at once. If you're willing to use the belt loop (which, keep in mind, I'm not absolutely sure exists), you could also use it in situations where you're going to be taking it in and out of the case frequently. But do keep in mind that the position of the camera on your belt is rather restricted because of the belt loops on your pants - unless you're willing to take off your belt and re-thread the case to a different position. In public.
If your usage patterns are different from the ones I just described, I would recommend getting a different case. This is not the sort of case to use if you're going to Disneyland (unless you're wearing something with big, comfortable pockets, and aren't concerned about running out of battery charge or storage space). But for the situations where it works well, I think it's a good case. And given the price ($9 as of this writing), I'm willing to (and probably will) buy it again.
Digital camera Review: Good fit for SD100
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this case for my Canon SD100 knowing that I would use it just for the camera and not for extras like memory cards or batteries.(Although I find that an extra battery does fit nicely in the belt loop in the back of the case).
Keeping this in mind, I think this is an excellent case for the canon elph SD100. It would also work well for the s410 and SD110 since they are roughly the same size. I'm not sure about the other model canon elphs. Be sure you check the dimensions of your elph and make sure it's close to the dimensions of the elphs I mentioned. Off-hand I think the newer SDXXX models may be too slim for this case and wouldn't fit correctly.
Pros: Nice leather that isn't too soft, not too cheap looking, and protects camera from scratches. Velcro close flap design. Extra battery fits in the belt loop(only if you don't actually use the loop for your belt). Nice affordable price.
Cons: It adds quite a bit of thickness to your camera.
Digital camera Review: Good price, Good product
Summary: 5 Stars
I recieved the item in a couple of days after I placed the order. The price is good and the item is excellent.