Nikon CF-D80 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Cameras

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.8 x 3 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HJ9X0M
• Item model number: B000HJ9X0M
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

This semi-soft case stores and protects your D80 Digital SLR camera. Protect your Nikon D80 with this close-fitting case. Its rugged polyester/vinyl exterior keeps out the elements, while its soft interior cradles your camera and an attached lens.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snug fit for D80 + 18-200 VR; it's a nice leather soft case., November 9, 2006

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Y. LIN "save the earth" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon CF-D80 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

After looking around for information about this soft case, I can only find approximate dimensions and description saying that it fits D80 body + 18-135 kit lens. However, I figured that the length of 18-200 lens is just slightly longer and decided to order one anyway. To my surprise, it is a snug fit for my D80 + 18-200 VR + skylight filter + lens cover.

The leather soft case is strangely listed as CD-D80 here on Amazon. However, the one I ordered is CF-D80, like what was listed everywhere else. Anyway, it feels like it will provide basic protection to minor bumps, drizzle, and dust. A good companion for my carry around shooting setup.

80 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing; Pictures do not show clearly what is NOT there!, March 29, 2007

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Jo Gusto (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon CF-D80 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

First of all let me mention 17th Street Photo... I ordered on a Saturday, around 3PM NY time. My order was shipped the following Monday morning. I couldn't ask for better handling of my order. Nice work, folks!

On to the CF-D80 case itself. I am a long-time SLR devotee. This is my first purchase of a digital SLR (the D80). I fully expect that the manufacturer's case for the camera would have the following features: (1) semi-rigid form-fitting body part that has a tripod screw fastening; (2) a second piece that snaps onto the first part and flips over the lens and top of the camera, fastening in the back. This is the way SLR cases have been made for DECADES. Usually, the manufacturer's own case is of higher quality than aftermarket cases.

Now, much to my chagrin, it seems that the standard has been abandoned. Instead, now, you get a "pouch"... that's it. The camera slides into the pouch, you flip the top over the pouch and fasten it shut with velcro, and that's all it does. Sure, there's protection, but there's no convenience, as with the form-fitting case of yore.

The pictures of this case show the velcro closure, but they do not reveal that there is NOTHING ELSE HERE. It's just a pouch. Looking at it, with my expectations of having a more traditional case, I couldn't quite understand what I was looking at, but I couldn't imagine Nikon abandoning tradition in this way. This is THE case for the Nikon D80 offered by Nikon, so it seems that in fact they have decided to dumb down the classic case and give us this.... urgh, I'm not happy, but I'm going to keep it, because it's better than nothing.

I have no qualms about the quality of what's been made, by way of craftsmanship or materials. Those are fine. I simply don't like the design.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars dslr insurance, February 20, 2007

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E. K. Arnold "amazon hunter" (yay area, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon CF-D80 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

this case, which looks and feels like real, soft, glove leather (unlike what prev. reviewer noted) is a really good idea for D80 users. the price, which fluctuates but is less than $50, isn't unreasonable when you consider the function--protecting an expensive camera. it's intended to work with the strap that comes with the camera and has little cut-outs where the strap pokes out. a small snap strap further secures the larger strap in case of accidental opening, but it's probably more convenient to leave it unsnapped for easier access to the dslr. a belt loop would have been nice, but can't say i'm disappointed with this at all. the case is handsome and luxurious without being ostentatious, and allows you to pop your d80 w/ one lens in a backpack without having to put it in a dedicated camera bag -- perfect for travelers who don't want to look like they work for national geographic. the only thing is that if you're carrying around on the shoulder without an additional bag, you have to stuff it in a jacket pocket to shoot, and it's large enough so that you'd need a big pocket to do so. but that's just the way it goes; nikon probably (correctly) figured most users wouldn't want to fuss with a case strap and a camera strap, which could tangle and get in the way of getting that perfect shot. the protection level isn't bulletproof kevlar or anything, but it's better than carrying around your d80 or stuffing it into another bag "naked."