Customer Reviews

MADE Always On AO-1119-BLK Wrap-Up Compact Camera Wrap (Black)

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This is a good quality product that delivers as advertised. It's nice to have a wrap attached to your camera so you don't have to take it in and out of a camera bag constantly. It is very handy at trade shows, or races, or somewhere that you might want to keep your camera in your pocket, but you also want easy access to it.
The only drawbacks with this wrap are, you can't use it and use a tripod,
and depending on your camera configuration - you might not be able to access the battery compartment.
The product did arrive when expected, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a camera wrap.

This is nice protection for my camera when I don't want the bulk of a bigger case. It's easy to install and provides nice padding for the camera. I dislike that I'm not able to access the battery or memory card with it on the camera. If I was using it for a day or two of snapshots, that would be fine. However, for travel, when I may be replacing the battery or removing the memory card to put the photos on my computer, it would be cumbersome. Also you really need a screwdriver or a dime (?) to attach and remove it from the camera...that adds another level of inconvenience. So...it's good protection, but can be a bit cumbersome to use.

I'm editing this review after having used the case for a longer time (and now using it on a different camera). The battery life on my camera is pretty decent, and I'm able to access the photos through a mini-usb that is accessible without removing the case (I used to have to remove the memory card which did require removing the case). So, my one complaint about having to remove the case to get to things becomes somewhat irrelevant. I love this case. One suggestion....put an address label with your phone number and address on the inside of the case in case you lose the camera.

If you want a nice compact "camera case" the Always-On wrap works against nicks, scrapes and small bumps. Because the wrap is thin it makes for a nice small "convenient" method for carrying the camera. However because of the thinness of the wrap, it may not provide adequate protection against a hard knock or drop. I have a Lumix TZ3 and purchased the Black Wrap-Up for it. The wrap is a little small for the TZ3 camera. In hindsight I should have purchased the larger wrap for a better fit.

Bought this cover based on advice from the DPreview forums and I'm glad I did. I bought it for my Panasonic LX3 because I was not able to find a suitable cover for it and also the lens cover was beginning to bother me.

This wrap attached to the tripod screw at the bottom of the camera and stretches to cover the whole camera including the lens (minus the cover).

After using it, I felt my camera became much smaller in my pocket, even though it offers minimal drop protection.

And to reply to people who complained that they're not able to access their batter/SD card slot after using it, I was able to rotate the metal bar that attaches to the tripod screw and have access to the battery/SD without the need for removing it.

I didn't understand at first how the "Always On" case worked, but it screws in the Tripod connector on the bottom of the camera. Sometimes it is handy that it is always connected to the camera, however I have found a few drawbacks. It isn't easily removed if you do chose to, you need a screwdriver, and I rarely have one when necessary. It has no storage for extra SD Flash Cards or batteries. This one probably only applies to my camera, but the bracket that hold it "always on" overlaps my battery and SD Card compartment, so it has to be removed every time I charge the battery or swich cards. The protection for the camera is good, but put some thought into how your camera is set up before purchasing.

I really liked the idea of an "always on" case for my digital camera camera (Olympus 850) for the additional protection and less fumbling while out taking pictures. I bought the camera to use while hiking, camping, and deployed and it gets a lot of use. Because it gets so much use I charge the battery frequently and this is where the case is NOT a good match for this camera.

The attachment for the case is in the tripod mount on the bottem of the camera. The attachment is secure but it also blocks the battery compartment. With frequent (sometimes daily) recharging, this is at best inconvenient and requires the complete removal and reinstallation of the case with every battery charge or memory card change.

The case itself is lightweight with enough padding to meet the intended purpose and I still think its a great idea, it just doesn't work with this camera...

It keeps the camera safe from bumps and scrapes while in the case, but when you're taking photos, the thing dangles from the bottom of the camera and is a bit of an annoyance.

Still, I'm using it and not planning to get another case. This is good enough.

I got this case because its quick to open and get to the camera and is low-volume/not bulky. It works exactly as expected and fits my Panasonic TZ4K well. It protects the camera from most bumps and scratches but doesn't offer any dust or liquid protection.

The biggest drawback with this camera is the need to remove the case (by unscrewing from the tripod socket) when you need to remove the battery to charge it. This may not be a factor with other camera designs.

Overall a good value for the money paid.

Gift for my daughter's new camera. She likes the small size as it fits into her purse and hands easily. Probably will not give a lot of protection to the camera is dropped, but it does offer some protection for normal handling. Daughter loves it's small compact size.

This case is too skimpy for the Panisonic Lumix that I ordered it with, though it was a perfect fit for my old Canon PowerShot. It barely wraps around the camera so it is not very secure since it's only grabbing a small bite of the Velcro fastener. The other issue is the metal bracket and the way it is attached. It seems like just a matter of time before the threads of the tripod hole are stripped, given the fact that the case has to be removed to open the battery and card compartment. It would be better not to have to remove it, but that being the case, I would have liked to be able to remove and attach the bracket without a screwdriver handy, as well.