Protective case for your camera?

Would you buy a case for your camera?

  • No, they look silly/dont need it

    Votes: 12 54.5%
  • Maybe

    Votes: 6 27.3%
  • Yes, I could use the protection

    Votes: 4 18.2%

  • Total voters
    22

jdeg

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I saw that EasyCover has some new cases coming out, like this one:

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What do you think? Would you get something like this for your camera to protect it in rough situations? FYI, they have other colors too...

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hark

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I saw that EasyCover has some new cases coming out, like this one:

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What do you think? Would you get something like this for your camera to protect it in rough situations? FYI, they have other colors too...

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My first SLR was a Minolta 35mm, and I purchased a leatherette case which snapped securely around the camera's body. There was a removable cover that went over the lens and that snapped in place onto the leatherette body cover. I loved using it, and it really helped to protect the body. I'd be interested in something like this for my Nikons.
 

Krs_2007

Senior Member
I looked at that Scott, the bottom appears to be cutout so it could fit but then how strange would it look if your grip wasn't covered as well.

good point on the sand, didn't think about that.
 

FastGlass

Senior Member
As the other post said, what if particles of any sort get in between it and camera. The more you leave it on the more sand particles grind into your camera housing.
At least with nothing on the camera. You see it and wipe it off as it occurs. My cameras never really see any situation where I would need one.
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
Voted "Maybe".

I like the concept but whether or not I would use one would depend on how much bulk the cover adds (I'm very picky about this) and if the cover is made out of that soft "grippy" rubber, that too is a deal-breaker. I don't like how that particular type of rubber grips everything it touches, like it undoubtedly would going in and out of my bag, and how it collects lint and such.

So yeah... A very big, "It Depends" from me.
 

carguy

Senior Member
Not a fan myself. I just ordered armour gear for my D40 as the kids will get some use soon.

I did not vote as I would not use one due to how they feel in my hand. I do not think they look 'silly' :)

Tapp'n on the go
 

Bill16

Senior Member
If it were easy to remove, and if it would cover my battery grip, it might be worth giving it a try. But some very valid points were mentioned that would need some answers/solutions for before I'd be very interested.
 

jdeg

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Staff member
As I understand it, you can't have a grip without cutting the bottom lip of the cover off (it doesn't cover the entire bottom).

The buttons are covered, but they have indentations:

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Bob Blaylock

Senior Member
To me, it seems highly dubious whether the sort of cover under discussion here would provide much protection at all; and I think the point is valid about sand and other foreign material getting between the cover and the camera body.

I can certainly wish for a case for my D3200 that would offer decent protection, without interfering with its use.

This is my old F2 in its case…

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The F2 is a pretty rugged camera to begin with, and this case does an excellent job of protecting it, especially when it is closed. When opened, it still offers significant protection, while allowing access to all the controls that I need in order to use the camera. I only ever need to take the camera out of its case to change the film.

I long for a case for my D3200 that is this good, that would protect it as well as this case protects my F2, while still offering easy access to all the controls, connectors, and compartments that I need. Sadly, I doubt if this is possible. ON the F2, everything I need to access is either on the front or near the top. The D3200 has the screen and controls on the back as well, along with the battery and SD card compartments on the right and some connectors on the left. And I don't get the sense that my D3200 is nearly as sturdy as my F2, and that it could benefit much more from the kind of protection that a case like this would offer.
 
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jdeg

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Staff member
Yeah these cases definitely wouldn't protect the camera as well as a leather case. They are more for scratch protection, grip, light drops and general durability.

sent from my phone
 

carguy

Senior Member
Here it is:

Don't mind the lighting, i was also testing the new Rogue Flashbender softobox kit, no reflector or other lights (obviously) :)

I bought this for my D40 since my son (6) will be using it from time to time with me. Great for him, but I don't think I would last too long with this on my daily camera. This will also be a lint magnet I fear.

Seems to do the job however :)


Rogue Flashbender Softbox Kit by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr


Rogue Flashbender Softbox Kit by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr


Rogue Flashbender Softbox Kit by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr


Rogue Flashbender Softbox Kit by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr


Rogue Flashbender Softbox Kit by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr


Rogue Flashbender Softbox Kit by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr


Rogue Flashbender Softbox Kit by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr

 

reverb

Senior Member
worried that the front command wheel looks completely out of reach inside its slot. I can see the need for protection, but I suspect modern DSLRs are just too 'fiddly; for this. I can see in some pictures how the back is sort-of protected. But I can't imagine how the numerous little buttons on the back can be both protected and easily used.
 
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carguy

Senior Member
worried that the front command wheel looks completely out of reach inside its slot. I can see the need for protection, but I suspect modern DSLRs are just too 'fiddly; for this. I can see in some pictures how the back is sort-of protected. But I can't imagine how the numerous little buttons on the back can be both protected and easily used.

No front wheel on the D40.

Tapp'n on the go
 
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