Canon PSC-1000 Deluxe Grey Leather Case for the Canon SD1000 Digital Camera Reviews

• Okay but not great

  
  By A1B4MIXYVIKMU2 on 2007-10-10
  First off, I'd like to point out that Amazon's description of this product is totally incorrect. This case only holds the camera and does not hold any accessories. For example, I don't see why it says that it holds a compact flash card when the Canon SD1000 uses SD cards. Well, the truth is that the case holds neither. Having said that, this is actually a pretty decent leather case for this particular camera. Here are the pros and cons:
  
  Pros:
  
  -Fits nice and snug... since it was designed specifically for SD1000.
  
  -Leather is of high quality with 2 colors to choose from. Black and Burgundy.
  
  -Magnetic closure and canon emblem is nice and practical.
  
  -Semi-hard front and back that provides protection for camera.
  
  
  Cons:
  -Case does make camera significantly thicker and less pocket-able
  
  -Slit for wrist strap is too small.
  
  -The Burgundy one looks more 'Red' than the photos of it illustrate.
  
  -relatively expensive for few features.
  
  Conclusion: Even though there is room for some improvements in design, this case is of a high quality and should provide good protection for your camera if you just need a nice, simple case. However because of it's simplicity and price, I think that Canon should have just included along with the camera instead of selling it separately.
  
  

• Storage?

  
  By A37NWXTYZYEPEL on 2007-05-21
  The product description states "This case carries the camera, battery pack, Compact Flash card and wireless controller." yet there is only space for the camera in the case. I suppose since there is a battery pack inside the camera along with a memory card it carries them too, but don't expect to fit anything else inside this case - only the camera.
  
  
  

• Good and Bad

  
  By A2R3M7W60BYP6L on 2007-05-26
  This case fits like a glove on the Canon SD1000, the back of the case is nicely padded to protect the camera screen. Disappointed that the hole on the top of the case is too narrow to thread the camera wrist strap through. You will have to cut the hole to make it larger or have the strap come out of the case on the side.
  
  

• Not Made for Canon SD1100 IS

  
  By A28ZDVY6NV75P on 2008-03-14
  When I received this case the package stated that it was compatible with the SD1100 IS. However, it is a very tight fit, and then the magnetic clasp would not hold. Plus the case will definitely not close with the wrist strap attached to the camera. This renders it useless. I returned the item.
  
  

• Definitely Not for SD1100 IS

  
  By ARQB2Y6O05Z64 on 2008-03-19
  I have never responded to a product review before but I was so disappointed with this product, I felt compelled to share. I'm a pure Canon fan and always buy Canon accessories to compliment my choices. However, I don't know what Canon was thinking with this case. It in no way fits the new SD1100 IS. Not only do you have to stuff the camera in the case, you can hardly get it back out if you are lucky enough to force it in. On top of that, there's no way the magnetic latch even gets close to securing itself if the camera is in the case. And forget about the slot for the wrist strap. Yes, you can manage the strap thru the slot OK, but no way convenient to remove the camera from the case once the strap is thru the slot. This case just does not work and I'm extremely disappointed. I have not even touched on the quality. Pure chintz.
  
  I also own an old ELPH APS from days gone by. I stuffed that in the case to help stretch it. It seems to have helped and I can now at least get the SD1100 in the case but of course, I still can't close the flap. What I ultimately ended up doing was resurrecting my old quality soft leather velcro closure original ELPH APS case and will use that to protect my new SD1100 IS. Sorry Canon, but you really missed the boat on this one.
  
  
• Modifiying the PSC-1000 plus a comparison to the PSC-55 case
  By A13MKSASQ6YWL7 on 2008-02-02
  I own a Canon SD1000 camera, a SD300 camera, a PSC-1000 case and a PSC-55 case. Let me tell you the differences between the two cases so that you can hopefully make a good decision as to which to buy. If you do purchase or own the PSC-1000 case, I'll tell you how to enlarge the strap hole in professional-looking way.
  
  The SD1000 camera fits well in either case. The SD300 camera fits well in the PSC-55 case and while the PSC-1000 case could work, the fit seems a bit too snug. The PSC-55 case seems to have a much stronger magnet that will keep the flap shut. Conversely, the PSC-1000's magnet is weak and it has difficulty holding the flap closed. Once the case breaks in a bit, perhaps the magnet will be just fine in the PSC-1000 case, but it's clear that the PSC-55's magnet is stronger.
  
  As previously mentioned, for some strange reason, the slot where you thread the strap through the top of the PSC-1000 case is really small, as of this writing. Unless Canon modifies the design, which they definitely should, then you're going to need to modify it yourself. Practically speaking, it is not really usable as presented unless you want to monkey with threading the strap through a tiny opening each time that you use the camera or put it away.
  
  Obviously, there are many times where you'll want to get the camera out quickly to grab a shot and you can't do that without modifying the opening. Imagine the horror when the UFO lands in front of you, you have your trusty Canon camera, but you can't get the photo because the camera is stuck in the case!
  
  If you have a Dremel tool, or know someone who does, you can do a 2 minute fix that looks professional. I used the small, cone-shaped, stone-like grinding attachment and I was able to widen the opening quite a bit but you wouldn't know it hadn't come that way from the factory. You could also cut the hole to make it look larger, but that's going to make things look sloppy. Conversely, the PSC-55's hole is plenty wide and no modification is necessary.
  
  The bottom line is that this case is decent, but I'd recommend the PSC-55 for just about any camera that will fit it, including the SD1000.
  
  
• Nice pouch
  By A25UG5ZGLM3Z38 on 2007-06-12
  This is perfect for the Canon SD1000. It's got quite a magnet to hold it shut and we found that the "belt loop" is a good place to store the extra battery if you don't wear a belt and just put this in your pocket.
  
  
• High quality case. Perfect fit for the Canon SD 1000
  By A3V5XFPGSWJEVD on 2007-05-29
  I found this case to be perfect. It has a very solid, high quality feel to it. It is made to fit the tiny Canon SD 1000 and it does this very well. No, it doesn't allow for additional storage of a extra battery but that's part of the attractiveness of this slim case. I use to have a case that enabled me to carry an extra battery but it was so big that it felt like I was carrying a duffle bag around my waste. I'm very pleased with this product.
  
  
• Garbage
  By A377LPVLLAI42D on 2008-02-25
  This case failed in under four months of daily use. It turns out the case is the thinnest, crappiest, veneer of leather over cardboard. The belt loop ripped out of the back, ripping the cardboard. Nasty crummy construction and I can't even find the made in China tag.
  
  Very poor for a Canon accessory.
  
  Previously I have used the real leather Canon cases and they have lasted years of being on my belt every day.
  
  Some people complain about storage. What storage? What do you think you are going to need? I charged the battery and used the camera for weeks before the low battery warning, I took hundreds of shots. With a 4Gb card you can take pictures all day, even videos, and not run out of memory. You don't need to take anything with you so long as the battery is charged and you paid the few extra bucks for a decent sized memory card.
  
  
• Be sure you know what you want and what this delivers
  By A1C2K3NAUS7Y5M on 2007-10-25
  Prior reviewers have commented on lack of room for spare battery or memory card, strong magnetic closure, and incompatibility with camera's wrist strap.
  
  What I needed in a case was mechanical protection -- the camera is small and, I suspect, somewhat fragile, so I wanted to give it some cushioning for when the camera was not going to live in a shirt pocket. This is does well. Having the belt loop is useful for when my shirt pocket has too much else in it already. If you want a single place to put extra batteries, memory cards, etc., you should take your camera and extra stuff to a camera store and buy a generic case that is large enough for your needs.
  
  Don't buy this for anything other than a Canon SD 1000 unless your camera is EXACTLY the same size. The case is made to fit very snugly.
  
  I didn't find the magnet all that strong, but seems strong enough to keep the cover from flapping when it's on my belt. No danger of camera falling out of the case in any event because of the snugness.
  
  The interaction between case and camera's wrist strap is indeed bizarre. The case doesn't close firmly with the strap attached to the camera unless the strap is first threaded through the hole in the top of the case, in which case, it is cumbersome both to insert and extract the camera. Clearly designed by somebody who wasn't going to use it. And I find the strap indispensable because of the small size of the camera -- just too easy to drop otherwise.
  
  Four stars instead of five because of the last glitch. Even though it meets my primary objective, the strap business gets in the way. (If the thin cord that attaches the strap to the camera were about an inch longer, at least the cover would close, even though the strap hangs out.)
  
  
• Excelent Leather Case for your Canon Camera
  By AS8IN1MQLZ16Y on 2007-06-14
  I bought this case because I wanted a way to protect the camera and still allow it fit in my pocket. This works great! The magnetic clasp is very nice. All in all an excellent case with one caveat, it doesn't allow storage of extra memory cards or batteries.
  
  
• Nice case for protecting the camera, but...
  By A2VZSYTWEKUW76 on 2007-08-28
  This snug leather case exactly fits the camera and provides excellent protection. The magnetic closure seems strong, but it would not fall off in any case. The belt loop appears to be glued on so we shall see how long lived that is. I never wear a belt and use the loop for a spare battery - which you will definitely want. The wrist strap fits through a hole in the top. It requires threading through the hole, which could cause you to miss a shot trying to get your camera out and at ready and then you are left holding the case in your hand or finding somewhere to stuff the case on the fly. Very inconvenient. We recently returned from a trip to Yellowstone and other places. I found it best to leave the case behind and just carry the camera.
  
  
• The description is misleading!!!
  By A2QFXX3MOMCFRY on 2007-05-29
  As the person stated above, it only fits accessories if they are WITHIN the camera!!
  
  Because there is only space for the camera body- nothing else. It's very frustrating. I really need to find a different case.
  
  Plus, the leather is really hard and plasticky.
  
  
• Well-suited SD1000 Case
  By A2ZYRZABM1HEYB on 2007-05-31
  This very well constructed and handsome case fits the camera like a glove and is not bulky at all. It has a soft lining that does not scratch the camera and its magnetic closer keeps the camera securely inside. Those hoping for a rich deep burgundy (as pictured) should understand that the color is more mauve or eggplant. It is very stylish and fits the high-end, tailored design of the camera very well.
  
  
• Grey Leather Case Cannon Camera Accessory
  By A2N1ZATZQVIQ4H on 2007-06-13
  It fits and protects the camera well. Avoids damage the camera is droped or left out in the weather.
  
  
• Very elegant, but I need rugged.
  By AD0ABII1KCE6Q on 2007-07-31
  This camera case looked like just the right item for my new SD1000, because it was form-fitted enough to take advantage of the thinness of the new model, and the camera wouldn't flop around like in cases designed for earlier PowerShots that were 1/8" thicker. When I got it I noticed that it was a beautiful shade of gray leather with a nice grain pattern. However, after a week or so of carrying around, the belt strap ripped right off, revealing how thin the leather was and the paper intermediate layer. I returned it and of course Amazon gave a complete refund.
  
  
• Great case
  By A1XYC5TE3YU371 on 2007-09-14
  This is a great little camera case for the Canon SD1000. Fits easily in your pocket, protects your camera from minor damages, and it looks great.
  
  
• Not Bulky
  By A30N89HRHVVYMI on 2007-09-30
  This case is EXACTLY what I had in mind. I broke my previous camera loose in my purse. This case provides protection without taking up space. It does not have room for anything but the camera, but that is all I carry around.
  
  
• Nice little case
  By A3N0UA66E6MCNH on 2007-11-12
  While it's true that the case will hold little more than the camera itself, I take issue with those reviews stating that the wrist strap will not fit through the slot in the case; it will with ease.
  
  The case is a little darker than what is pictured, but that's not a bad thing since I wanted a black case anyway. All in all, it's a nice little case for the Canon SD1000.
  
  
• Quality Slim Case - and nothing else
  By A2CQRHANQTTB3Y on 2007-12-09
  Bought this case to protect my Canon SD750. I wanted something that was the exact size of the camera, so that it wasn't any larger in my pocket. This case has a cool magnetic latch and a hole in the top for the wrist strap. The only problem with the hole is that it's a bit too small to quickly run the strap through it. The rubber slider on the strap usually gets stuck. This can be a problem if you want to pull out the camera quickly to get a quick shot. I'll have to make it a bit bigger. Also if you want to carry anything else (extra battery, charger, etc.) there is no room.
  The case offers mild impact protection on the sides and bottom. The front and back pieces are solid construction and extend past the camera body; so if you drop it, the case takes the hit.
  The price is a bit high if you consider what the case does. This is probably because it is "leather." However, it really doesn't really feel like a high quality leather.
  Bottom line: if you want something that will protect the giant 3in LCD on the SD750 (or 2.5in on the SD1000), but not take up any extra room than the camera itself, this is a great case.
  
  
• Wrong Size
  By A6Y9HUOD59XNK on 2008-01-11
  This product does not fit a canon sd750. It was stated somewhere throughout the page, but it absolutely doesn't fit the camera
  
  
• Bad, And Not Good Bad, But Bad Bad
  By A2RQPGUS5V2OWE on 2008-01-12
  This is a review for the PSC-1000 Deluxe Burgundy Case for the Canon SD-1000. My personal recommendation is to avoid this case and look for something else.
  
  Aesthetics
  First of all, I'm a guy and should not have bought the burgundy case. The color of this case shades towards red. It's hard enough feeling manly with an ultra compact sized camera but the burgundy/red color just puts things over the edge.
  My general obersvation is that the case has a cheap, look and feel. There is nothing "deluxe" about this case.
  
  Functionality
  The camera does fit the bag, although snugly. Snugly meaning the equivalent of a women trying to fit into her tightest pair of jeans after a huge Thanksgiving dinner. It goes without saying, that nothing else will fit into the bag while it is occupied by the camera.
  
  It was mentioned in other reviews that the wriststrap does not fit throught the slit at the top of the camera bag. For the most part this is true, but I found you can actually force the rubber portions of the wristrap through the top slit, but it's not the most elegant process. Additionally, if you use the belt loop and wear the camera on your belt, it's very difficult to pull the camera out of the bag if you've forced the wristrap through the top slit. The case designer should have made the slit at the top of the case wider.
  
  So, I would not recommend buying this case. Look for something else or you may already have something that will carry your camera. My girlfried puts her digital camera in a small Tiffany drawstring pouch. Frankly, I wish I had a pouch like hers instead of this particular case.
  
  
  
• horrible
  By A2YK3JFDR3N1GK on 2008-02-08
  magnet to close does not work with camera in case
  sent back for refund
  then i bought a samsonite case for five bucks at walmart
  
  
• Not Compatible with SD1100
  By ARJ6Z7M8HZ56D on 2008-03-13
  It probably is a great camera case for the Canon SD1000, but this is NOT compatible with the SD1100. Be aware that Canon recommends the case, but I have brought this to there attention and they will be investigating.
  
  
• Only one complaint
  By A38BYWSWZU7F08 on 2007-06-08
  It works well and protects the camera well. The only complaint is that the hole for the strap is too small and you can't pull it out easily.
  
  
• Canon Case
  By A2RTH8630AECJO on 2007-06-12
  Case is very attactive and fits the camera great. However it is not very practical. It has no additional storage for extra batteries or memory cards. It does not serve my needs. If all you want is camera protection it is fine.
  
  
• Too much money for so little
  By A1QP21W1HKSFYA on 2007-06-13
  I was a little disappointed for the amount I paid for this camera case & it holds only the camera. No room for an extra battery.
  
  
• It fits well
  By A2YY51TNR3IZVY on 2007-06-14
  It has a good fit since it was designed for the SD1000. The protection it provides is questionable when it comes to dropping it, but it does cover virtually every inch of the camera, in case of bad weather.
  
  
• Nice case though a bit of a silly color
  By A1X8PTAWPF7F7F on 2007-06-29
  Works great. It made a shiny line on the face of the case (I very carefully place the camera in the case facing forward in case the front lip of the case might make that line appear on the view screen).
  
  The slot on the lid is a mystery to me. Is it meant to allow the wrist strap to be pulled through? If so; do I have to re-thread the strap every time I replace it in the case?
  
  The color of the case is a bit lighter than in the picture. It is more fuschia than burgundy. I am not quite a fashion victim, but I guess I would have gone for the grey case had I known it wasn't really burgundy.
  
  The belt loop is plenty wide and when on a belt the case rides at a comfortable height.
  
  It is certainly a good case for the camera it is desgned to protect.
  
  
  
  
• I would not recommend purchase
  By A36D7UGTYBQ49N on 2007-07-03
  You cannot include an extra battery with using this case. If you take a lot of pix like I do, then this case is not for you.
  Kathy
  San Diego, CA
  
  

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