( 102 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 1 2009
Just a heads up to those who want to use this for the Powershot SD880: It's a VERY snug fit. Hard to get in and out of the case. The neck strap is uncomfortable and heavier than it needs to be. I'd like to return this but the shipping/return process makes it not worth it. :-(
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jul 22 2009
The last time I got a Canon case, it was a perfect fit. That was the SD450 and PSC-50. I was rather disappointed with this one. It's a much tighter fit for the SD970 and it's not easy getting the camera in and out. The neck strap does not fit the look of the SD series of camera at all. The case does come with a hand strap, and the camera also comes with one. After about 4 years of use, the strap that came with my previous case is starting to show signs of wear and fraying at the edge. The neck strap is useful if you're letting young kids use the camera - I use it for my daughter's A series Canon. Finally, the battery. A 3rd party battery costs about $10. A Canon battery alone costs more than this kit at the time I'm writing this. More than $10 extra, in fact. I don't understand the pricing. I've bought numerous 3rd party batteries for different cameras in the past. Occasionally, they perform about as well as the Canon batteries. Sometimes, they're total junk that doesn't last 25% as long as the Canon battery. Essentially, it's a crap shoot what you end up with when you buy a third party battery. Buying the original battery, you're at least guaranteed a consistent standard in terms of how much charge it can hold, how long the battery will remain useful, and how long it can retain the charge when the battery is not in use. After more than 4 years of use, the original battery from that camera still holds a decent charge. Out of the 3 other 3rd party batteries I bought for it, one's already been retired, the other two only holds enough charge for a few shots with flash. And they were bought months after I bought the camera, from two different vendors. If you know of a good place to get 3rd party batteries from, by all means go for it. If you don't want to risk throwing your money away on a 3rd party battery, this is a very good deal. I just wish the case is not such a tight fit for the SD970IS. It may fit some of the other models better. But considering you're getting an extra case and neck strap, for a lower price than buying the battery alone, this kit is really a no brainer. Unless the price change in the future, of course.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jul 17 2009
I only purchased this kit because I wanted an OEM Canon NB-5L battery and this kit, which includes an NB-5L battery, costs less than the stand-alone NB-5L offered by Amazon. It's a good thing that I only wanted the battery because the camera barely fits in the case. As other reviewers have noted, for some of the larger Elphs that this kit is advertised for, the camera has to be pushed down into the case with force. The camera was in so tight that I had to pull it out by the wrist strap. I thought Amazon had sent me the wrong kit at first. In my opinion, Canon should not be marketing this camera case as suitable for the 990is. If you're looking primarily for a case, then I recommend using DPReview to check your camera size prior to purchasing this kit. The SD990is dimensions are 98 x 62 x 28 mm. Even if your camera is small enough to fit in the case, be aware that the case has no pockets for spare memory cards or batteries. It also does not include a shoulder strap. A matching wrist strap is included, however does not have a slider to adjust to your wrist size. It does have a belt loop. The metal neck strap looks tacky to me, but I guess some people might find it useful. It's a metal coil sheathed in plastic to protect from scratching. Overall, if you're just looking for a Canon NB-5L battery, and don't care about the rest of the accessories then this kit is fine. If you're looking for a camera case, then I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
