Case for Canon Powershot G3

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Kev - 24 Oct 2006 22:49 GMT

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a nice snug fitting case for my monster of a digital
camera? I like Lowepro but can't see one that will be a snug fit which is a
shame as Mymemory have an offer of no p&p on camera bags!

Any thoughts?

Cheers

Kevin

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Stewy - 24 Oct 2006 23:59 GMT

> Hi,
>
> Can anyone recommend a nice snug fitting case for my monster of a digital
> camera? I like Lowepro but can't see one that will be a snug fit which is a
> shame as Mymemory have an offer of no p&p on camera bags!

Most 'made for the camera' bags are rubbish and simply a way to get
extra cash. Fuji and Sony ease especially infamous for this.

Take a look in Poundland or similar stores. Here in Japan, many 100 yen
shops sell all sizes of bags and you simply look for one suitable for
your camera.

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Zen Diver - 25 Oct 2006 00:40 GMT

> Hi,
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> Kevin

I use a neoprene Zing case
http://www.tiffen.com/products.html?tablename=zing

It is quick and easy to remove, almost as quick and easy to replace, and
because it is so flexible I can just shove it in my pocket when its not
on the camera.

jon

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Bart van der Wolf - 25 Oct 2006 14:36 GMT

> Hi,
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> Any thoughts?

I have a Lowepro D-Res 30AW for my G3. It's not snug in the sense of a
second skin, but it offers good protection and allows to take along a
spare battery (or power/charge cable) or a cell-phone, and a couple of
memory cards. It makes it a nice vacation kit.

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Bart

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Jack - 25 Oct 2006 18:44 GMT

"Bart van der Wolf" <bvdwolf@no.spam> wrote in news:453f687c$0$335
$e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl:

>> Hi,
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a nice snug fitting case for my monster of a
>> digital camera? I like Lowepro but can't see one that will be a
>> snug fit which is a shame as Mymemory have an offer of no p&p on
>> camera bags!

Frankly, I find that a case just gets in the way. Just let the camera hang
around your neck, so you can use it quickly. My G3 has been sitting in a
drawer for over a year. It has a good lens, but the response time is way
to slow for taking pictures of children. That's why I switched to a DSL
with a couple of lenses. By the way, my G3 case is now used to hold a 70-
210 zoom lens. It fits very well.

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Kev - 31 Oct 2006 23:12 GMT

To be honest my G3 has sat in it's box for about three years as I was so
disappointed with the shutter lag. I just looked it out again recently as I
bought a Sony DSC P200 and thought I would like to compare.

The quality of the Canon appears much better even at the lower resolution
4MP compared to 7MP. I intend to give it another go for non action shots at
least until I can come up with the pennies for the EOS 30D.

I'm going to skip on the camera case just now, but thanks for the
suggestions.

KR

Kevin

> "Bart van der Wolf" <bvdwolf@no.spam> wrote in news:453f687c$0$335
> $e4fe514c@news.xs4all.nl:
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> with a couple of lenses. By the way, my G3 case is now used to hold a 70-
> 210 zoom lens. It fits very well.

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