Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera (25355) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera (25355)
Digital camera Review: Twice the price, half the value
Summary: 1 Stars
I thought: hey, a Nikon case for my Nikon sounds like a good idea. Not really. This this NOT something you want to buy:
- VERY limited shock protection
- no way to carry it outside of using the camera's own strap
- then it hangs from the strap when shooting
- no handle, no belt loops
- no pockets for extra batteries, memory cards...
Bottom line: a waste of money to me. I bought a 20$ bag at a local kits camera with all of the above and I'm a happy camper now: shockproof, pockets, strap, belt loop, handle and even to side loops to hang additional piggy back bags if I ever decide to buy another lense.
Digital camera Review: Useful
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a nice small case, it's very useful if you don't want to be carrying around a huge case.Digital camera Review: VERY soft, not semi soft
Summary: 2 Stars
I just bought this product. I hoped the case would be a form fitting, minimalist, durable case to protect my camera from being bumped while in the case. Although the case is perhaps more aesthetic, two socks would probably accomplish the same end. Be advised that by "semi soft", Nikon really does mean soft. There is little semi-ness about its softness.
The manufacturing quality also seems poor, with flimsy stitching on the hinge and a puny velcro latch. The lid fits on loosely to the body of the case. I don't expect this case to last more than a few years.
On a positive note, the appearance isn't terrible (although baggier than I hoped). The camera fits in easily, and it's not hard to fit it with telescopic lens attached to the camera. The case can connect to the neck strap, so you needn't hold it when you take it out.
All in all, I wouldn't recommend this item. I would recommend you go to your local camera shop and try fitting your camera into the cases they have and buy one that you can touch and feel. I was disappointed when this arrived.
Digital camera Review: Well-fitting case for travel use
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a Lowepro Nova 190AW camera bag that I carry with all my gear but for vacations I prefer to carry my D40 around my neck for quick access. I want something light to go with my D40 and have reasonable protection against accidental bumps and scratches. I dislike capping my lenses during travel as I tend to forget to recap and lose these in no time.
Which brings me to conclude about what I like about this bag:
1. Lightweight - no other camera bag is as light while being able to fit the camera like a glove.
2. Soft inner padding that will prevent scratches to the lens.
3. A rigid face that do not indent easily - the font part is made of a tough, leather-like material, with the Nikon logo made of thick and rigid plastic, not printed or sewed on - a nice touch. This prevents any collapse or accidental puncture of the front cover, as this portion would be the most exposed while the camera hangs on my neck/shoulder. (see photo)
4. Water resistant polyester fabric externally with a oversized cap to protect against accidental splashes - you can put the camera safely on a table next to your drink.
5. Closed notch allows the neck strap to hook through the bag and permits removal of the camera completely out of the bag without worry of misplacing the bag. I can even fit my D40 on a tripod/monopod with the case hanging off the strap, without worry of the entire tripod tipping over due to the weight of the case.
What can be improved:
1. A wider strip of velcro for a firmer closure of the cap.
2. The cap is sewn on the bag and may wear with time. I would have preferred a removable cap, perhaps using a couple of snap-on buttons,to allow usage of long telephoto lenses that may protrude from the camera.
3. The top spine and sides should be fitted with a more rigid platic strip to allow fitting of the camera into the bag without it collapsing or to allow pushing the camera in with one hand.
4. Small accessory bag integrated on the sides/cap for SD card, lens cloth or even extra battery
5. A belt pouch/adaptor
Overall I AM satisfied with this bag as it fits my use perfectly while being lightweight enough. It does not offer enough protection for drops - that is why there is provision for the neck strap to go through the bag. It fits the kit lens, 55-200 zoom and even the new, large diameter 60mm Mikro-Nikkor.
If you are planning to travel on foot for a entire day but do not want to lug a camera bag and only need some light protection for your D40 that will be hanging around your neck/shoulder, this would be a great choice.
Digital camera Review: Wish I'd read the reviews before purchase
Summary: 1 Stars
I was amazed that I got taken this bad. This is the first bad on-line purchase experience I have ever had. The case in the picture is literally all you get. No strap, no pockets & thin padding. I supposed it is my fault for not paying attention to what I was buying - but in this case I still don't believe I got what I paid for - I got even less.