Customer Reviews

Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case for A550, A560, A570IS, A630, A640, A700 & A710IS Digital Cameras

5 star:		(95)
4 star:		(62)
3 star:		(27)
2 star:		(18)
1 star:		(26)

 

 

Similar to other Powershot (I have the A40 & case) cases. No strap on this one but there is a belt loop. The camera strap that comes with the A510 and A520 threads through the hole you see pictured on top of the case. A bit tedious to do every time, though you don't have to; it can drape off the side. There is a small space under the flap for extra AA batteries; 4 fit nicely. But they can fall out. Overall, a nice little case custom fit for the A510 & 20.

To me this is the best Canon case among the ones available to fit the new Canon A series cameras.
These new digital cameras are different than the old point-and-shoot cameras made out of sturdy black plastic. We did'nt use a carrying case for those ones, just a strap.
New digital cameras get scratched and blemished easily, specially the ones with silver finish like this Canon.

The case is definitely a must for protection. This one does that and makes your camera look good as well. The case is very nicely designed and the color matches the camera perfectly. The inside has a soft lining to prevent your camera from getting scratched and the material is weatherproof.

I also reviewed the PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case and I gave it five stars, but I like this one even better.
I have to say there are a couple of things that I find a bit confusing here, so I will make a comparison between both cases:

-This one is called the Canon PSC65 Soft Case, the other one is called The Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case.(?)
-The "Deluxe" soft case is $1 cheaper than the NOT deluxe one.(?)
-I prefer the PSC65 mainly because of its looks. The front cover or flap is a little shorter and it lets the mesh pocket on the front show. The PSC-65 front flap goes all the way down.
-The mesh pocket in the PSC65 is light gray which I think armonizes better with the colour of the case and the colours of the camera. The mesh pocket in the PSC-65 is black. But then again, it all depends on your taste.
-The PSC65 has a conveniently placed opening through which you can pull the camera's strap. This makes it very comfortable to carry.

The mesh pocket in front will fit up to four extra batteries or a couple of memory cards. I don't recommend carrying extra batteries there though, because it might cause severe damage to your camera in case of impact. There is also a little pouch on the inside of the case which will carry a memory card.

The price in both cases is very affordable. The difference between both cases comes to one dollar. Being originals from Canon, I recommend either of these over other brands of cases that will fit this camera.

Take your pick.

This is an adequate case for the above cameras and provides fair protection from damage. Access is easy and it has a small pocket for an extra card. However, if you are planning to purchase this for carry on luggage or a weekend trip, you will find it woefully inadequate. Just use it for carrying the camera and it will satisfy.

Info was even wrong on Canon website. Too small for my A620

When I bought this case for my Canon A510, I was bit hesitant bcos nobody had reviewed it. But I took the risk and found that it was a good choice.
My Canon A510 fits into this cover nicely (maybe perfectly). I have to slide it vertically though. The insides are soft enuff as to not scratch the LCD. There is a small pouch in front where i keep 4 reserve AA cells.
I wish there was a lanyard to this case. But there is a provision to hook it onto your belt though. But you would need to slide your belt through the case and keep the case hanging onto your belt till you get back home or to the loo!! ;-)
It does not provide protection against water or dust.
Not bad for less than 10$, right?

Nice compact case. Good padding to protect camera. Pocket will fit 4 batteries but they can fall out. Overall a good product for the camera.

This case does it's job just fine. It does protect your camera. I've had my A520 for about four months now and I bought it together with the case. Most of these digital cameras are not as sturdy as our old 35mm films cameras. My old Canon Snappy has been thrown around, carried in backpacks and glove compartments for more than ten years without a carrying case and it only shows normal wear. These new digital cameras are different. They get scratched and blemished easily, specially the ones with silver finish like this Canon. The case is definitely a must for protection. This one does that and makes your camera look good as well. The case is very nicely designed and the color matches the camera perfectly. The price is also very affordable. Being an original from Canon, I recommend this one over other brands of cases that will fit this camera.

The Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case is listed as being 4.7 x 3.0 x 1.9
However the actual measured dimesnions are 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.6

While it will probably fit the following cameras which all use 2 AA cells

A550 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 in
A560 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 in
A570IS 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 in
A700 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.7 in
A710IS 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.6 in

It will absolutly not fit the following which use 4 AA cells

A630 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.9 in
A640 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.9 in

With the A630 in the case the velcro on the flap will only engage 0.2
inches of the mating velcro on the mesh pocket and then only if there
is nothing in the pocket. If even one AA battery is in the mesh pocket
the velcro will not engage at all.

If the case would have fit, I could have given it a 4 or 5.

Fits my canon a570is great. Compact yet fits an extra sd card and 2 spare aa's.

EDIT 1/23/07 -- I've added several pictures of this case to the gallery so that you can get a better idea of what it offers.


I'm the type of person who really hates lugging around a lot of stuff as I'm going about my day-to-day activities. This presents something of a quandary because it's usually DURING these activities that I come across moments I'd like to preserve via photo or video.

When I got my first digital camera, I made the mistake of buying a fairly roomy camera bag that was almost twice the size of the Canon PSC-65 case. Hauling that around got old really fast, however, and I ended up taking my camera out of there and just placing it directly in my purse with no cover.

I did this for several years, which resulted in a fair amount of unsightly scratches and scuffs on the camera's finish. What was especially annoying was when I would put my camera in my purse, only to find later that the batteries have been drained because the camera had accidentally been turned on while being jostled about.

So, I learned two valuable lessons from my first camera: (1) a camera case is a MUST, and (2) the case has to be small enough so that I don't even notice I'm carrying my camera around.

This case fits the bill perfectly for my Canon Powershot A540. Here is why I love it:

-- SIZE. It is a small case so it fits nice and snug in my already somewhat small purse.

-- FORM FACTOR. Because this is a soft case, it will conform somewhat to the other contents of my purse without compromising my camera.

-- CONVENIENCE. There is a hole on the top of the case through which you can thread the strap that already comes with your Canon Powershot. It also has a belt loop.

-- SURPRISINGLY ROOMY. A pocket in the front can carry extra batteries, and another thoughtfully place tiny pocket on the inside will carry an extra memory card. You don't need a big case to be ready for picture-taking action!

-- LOOKS. Okay, this category is completely superficial, but I must say that this case is lot more nice-looking than I had expected, based on the pictures I've seen online.

I had actually purchased another camera case before getting this one; I ended up returning that first case after I got this one. I'm very happy with this case and I'd recommend it to anyone who owns a Canon Powershot that they take everywhere they go.