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Canon S230- The Perfect Case
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Thanks for the info...I will try to hunt it down.
gary n121728
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Hi lowteg,
According to him, it was mailed on the 27th...had a hard time contacting him, he said he was buy cuz he was moving to another place...a bit frustrating but i'm patiently waiting...
According to him, it was mailed on the 27th...had a hard time contacting him, he said he was buy cuz he was moving to another place...a bit frustrating but i'm patiently waiting...
Hey Gdog123, Did you recieve the metal case from that guy on ebay yet?
How long have you waited?
Also, my bid for a perfect case for the S230 would be the Canon
metal ixus case
Here is what it looks like:
http://www.pbase.com/lowteg/canon_metal_case
Just thought I wold post a shot of my S230 setting inside the Metal Case I was lucky enough to be able to find for it! (at the low price of $40 on Ebay!) LOL Oh well, at least I got one...!
http://www.pbase.com/image/8453358
Sorry the photo is not the best...
CanonG2_ NikonCoolPix4300
http://www.pbase.com/image/8453358
Sorry the photo is not the best...
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Sharif
Veteran Member
Hi lowteg and Gdog,
I actually bought a case from the guy and already received it (I live in Austria so I guess its my distance advantage...)
I actually was a bit disappointed by the metal case. It's a bit wider than the s230/v3 but not enough to fit a spare battery or CF into the case together with the camera. - and the case itself is big enough to loose the comfort of the small camera. In addition it's cheaply built and looks way worse than on the picture in the ebay ad. I almost am tempted to believe its some kind of china made copy of an original canon case. Who knows.
All in all the only use I can think of is if I want to protect the camera from very rough surrounding (tramping, backpacking, ...)
at least it was cheap at €9,- + shipping.
Cheers,
alfalfa
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EOS300 & v3
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I actually bought a case from the guy and already received it (I live in Austria so I guess its my distance advantage...)
I actually was a bit disappointed by the metal case. It's a bit wider than the s230/v3 but not enough to fit a spare battery or CF into the case together with the camera. - and the case itself is big enough to loose the comfort of the small camera. In addition it's cheaply built and looks way worse than on the picture in the ebay ad. I almost am tempted to believe its some kind of china made copy of an original canon case. Who knows.
All in all the only use I can think of is if I want to protect the camera from very rough surrounding (tramping, backpacking, ...)
at least it was cheap at €9,- + shipping.
Cheers,
alfalfa
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http://get.to/alfalfa/
EOS300 & v3
--According to him, it was mailed on the 27th...had a hard time
contacting him, he said he was buy cuz he was moving to another
place...a bit frustrating but i'm patiently waiting...
Hey Gdog123, Did you recieve the metal case from that guy on ebay yet?
How long have you waited?
Also, my bid for a perfect case for the S230 would be the Canon
metal ixus case
Here is what it looks like:
http://www.pbase.com/lowteg/canon_metal_case
http://get.to/alfalfa
gary n121728
Forum Enthusiast
Received my IXUS metal case today...
Can be viewed here: http://www.pbase.com/gdog123/ixus_metal_case
I am surprised at the color of my case, it looks more white than silver...also, there seems to be some stains of some sort near the front..check out pic #616
lowteg, did your case look like this too?
Can be viewed here: http://www.pbase.com/gdog123/ixus_metal_case
I am surprised at the color of my case, it looks more white than silver...also, there seems to be some stains of some sort near the front..check out pic #616
lowteg, did your case look like this too?
yea mine looked liked that too...
To get rid of it just use some metal cleaner or a cleaning agent...I think I used Ajax, scrub it a bit with some water/Ajax and it came out nice!
How do you like the case? like the size? Does it feel secure?
To get rid of it just use some metal cleaner or a cleaning agent...I think I used Ajax, scrub it a bit with some water/Ajax and it came out nice!
How do you like the case? like the size? Does it feel secure?
gary n121728
Forum Enthusiast
Thanks, I'm gonna try the Ajax tip!
I like the case, I imagined it to be smaller...it is pretty secure. I've noticed the camera strap gets in the way when placing the camera in the case...takes a while to get it nice and snug.
Are you going to do a mini xmas spraypaint project for the case?
I like the case, I imagined it to be smaller...it is pretty secure. I've noticed the camera strap gets in the way when placing the camera in the case...takes a while to get it nice and snug.
Are you going to do a mini xmas spraypaint project for the case?
yea mine looked liked that too...
To get rid of it just use some metal cleaner or a cleaning
agent...I think I used Ajax, scrub it a bit with some water/Ajax
and it came out nice!
How do you like the case? like the size? Does it feel secure?
Mark Duke
Well-known member
is the black velvety' hard lined velcro case for the v3.
Its not too bad at all.
Foosz0r....
n70 user
Its not too bad at all.
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gary n121728
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Dragan Sarich
Member
I just recieved my Tamrac 5688...nice slim little case partially padded with a little pocket in fron for an extra battery or memory...I like it
I've been looking for a case that will not add much size/weight to the camera. I don't care about padding, just mainly to protect it from scratches and the such. Does that metal case add much size or thickness to the camera? For the last few weeks I've been using a little felt bag, but I'm looking for a more permenant solution, the most important aspect for me is size, must be small! Any suggestions as to which case is best for this?
Thanks,
Rob Greene
Thanks,
Rob Greene
Dragan Sarich
Member
The Tamrac case is very small...the camera fits very snuggly into the case and the padding is minimal...no extra bulk
Looks like I'll be deciding between the tamrac case and the metal case. I like the metal case because it compliments the look of the camera nicely. Anyone care to comment on how much bulk it adds to the camera?
Thanks,
Rob Greene
Thanks,
Rob Greene
gary n121728
Forum Enthusiast
Rob,
In this case I would highly suggest the Tamrac 5688. It's very slim and lightweight. The metal case is a bit heavier...it's also harder to fit in a pocket unless you are wearing loose fitting jeans.
In this case I would highly suggest the Tamrac 5688. It's very slim and lightweight. The metal case is a bit heavier...it's also harder to fit in a pocket unless you are wearing loose fitting jeans.
gary n121728
Forum Enthusiast
Having the camera in the metal case is equivalent to carrying a glasses case but with the S230 inside...I still like the metal case for its protective aspect...
Easygoingal
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I just received my Tamrac 5688 today, and not to play devil's advocate, I didn't like it.
It looks cheap and offers little protection compared to that of Canon PSC-100. I do like the snug fit and the compactness WITHOUT the extra battery, however, with the extra battery, the case bulks up considerably.
That being said, the PSC-100 is a little bigger in size, but offers more protection. It also bulks up with an extra battery in the side pocket.
Cheers!
Easygoinal
It looks cheap and offers little protection compared to that of Canon PSC-100. I do like the snug fit and the compactness WITHOUT the extra battery, however, with the extra battery, the case bulks up considerably.
That being said, the PSC-100 is a little bigger in size, but offers more protection. It also bulks up with an extra battery in the side pocket.
Cheers!
Easygoinal
gary n121728
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I like the Tamrac 5688 because it can clip on and off my belt easily...I also have the PSC-100 and an IXUS metal case too
Deciding whether or not I should keep the IXUS case...
Deciding whether or not I should keep the IXUS case...
Ed Kalama
Well-known member
Here's my .02 altho this may have been mentioned already. Yesterday I was at a Brookstone Store and bought a Leather Case (holster type) for my wife's Startac cell-phone and discovered, to my pleasant surprise, that it fits the S230 very nicely. It's only $12. It's better looking and better fit than the Canon cases. Check it out before you buy the ugly & cheap looking Tamrack case!!!
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