Customer Reviews

Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera (25355)

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1 star:		(5)

 

 

I bought this case for my wife's Nikon D40 camera and it's a perfect fit. A word of caution though. If you intend to purchase the Nikon D40 bag kit (comes with a spare battery - highly recommend it), beware that you will not be able to place the camera with the case in the Nikon bag (not enough room).

This case fits my D40 perfectly. I only have the kit lens and a 55-200 lens and it fits with either of them on the camera.

This cover goes good with the case kit made for the D40. I wish the case was a little larger. I also wish they made a more custom cover that you could leave on camera in use.

The Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case is a great protective accessory for my Nikon D40 camera. It is not a camera bag and shouldn't be expected to take the place of a camera/gadget bag. It is a protective case and it does the job very well. I keep it on my camera all the time when not actually taking pictures. I often carry my camera on my shoulder for easy access when sightseeing and this case protects it from bumps and bruises. It protected my camera from damage when I dropped it and it came in very handy when we were out on a boat and the sea spray was getting us. I will agree with other posters that the case is a bit awkward but there is a little snap tab on one side that you can fasten around your Nikon strap that keeps the case handy. I just slide the case up the strap out of the way. My daughter just received a Nikon D40 from her husband for her birthday yesterday. I recommended this accessory as a must-have. She is buying it today. By the way ladies, if you are like me and sometimes carry your camera in your purse or tote bag this case protects it from the other items you carry.

Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera (25355) This case completely covers my D40 with the 18-55 kit lens or with the 55-200 VR lens attached. It makes it easy to bring just the camera (with one lens) rather than my full camera bag. Other reviews mention that it doesn't attach to the camera at all. Perhaps it's been recently improved, because mine has a little loop that goes around the existing camera strap and it dangles off the side of the strap as I use the camera. I give it 4 rather than 5 stars because my only suggestion would be to add couple of small pockets on the inside of the case alongside the lens. That would be useful to carry an extra SD card or battery, but so far in 3 months of ownership I have not yet had the battery run out on me or use up all the space om my 4 GB SD card. Very nice case indeed.

This semi-soft case was perfect for my needs. Most of the time, you don't want to have to carry a whole camera bag with you - nor do you need to if you do not plan on changing lenses. But you want to have SOME protection on your camera and that is where this case comes in. This case protects the camera from dust and cosmetic wear that would happen if left uncovered. The best part is, that it does not add any size to the camera...I usually put my camera in my desk drawer with this on it. I found this to be very well made. I have had for over a year and had no problems with it. It looks almost new.

NIKON, please make this for your other camera kits as well! I would love one for the D90 :)

This camera case fits the Nikon D60 well. It is a little awkward to take the camera out of, but still better than bulkier bags. It holds only teh camera and maybe an extra memory card, but not much else. It uses the camera strap itself and does not have a strap of its own.

This case is great. I figured I wouldn't be getting a bigger lens for a while and this would work perfect. I love how it works with the camera's own strap. It's really easy to slip the camera in and out and obviously the camera is more protected than when I was carrying it with no case at all. The case is soft, but has structure and I really like that. I was very happy with this purchase.

While certainly doing the job of protecting your Nikon DSLR from dust and minor injuries, this bag does not prove useful when carrying the camera. To access it, you have to complete disentangle the bag, and this operation (while easy to do) leaves you with 2 objects in hand: the camera and the large bag that you must carry without any strap. Inconvenient.

I have a Lowepro Nova 190AW camera bag that I carry with all my gear but for vacations I prefer to carry my D40 around my neck for quick access. I want something light to go with my D40 and have reasonable protection against accidental bumps and scratches. I dislike capping my lenses during travel as I tend to forget to recap and lose these in no time.

Which brings me to conclude about what I like about this bag:

1. Lightweight - no other camera bag is as light while being able to fit the camera like a glove.

2. Soft inner padding that will prevent scratches to the lens.

3. A rigid face that do not indent easily - the font part is made of a tough, leather-like material, with the Nikon logo made of thick and rigid plastic, not printed or sewed on - a nice touch. This prevents any collapse or accidental puncture of the front cover, as this portion would be the most exposed while the camera hangs on my neck/shoulder. (see photo)

4. Water resistant polyester fabric externally with a oversized cap to protect against accidental splashes - you can put the camera safely on a table next to your drink.

5. Closed notch allows the neck strap to hook through the bag and permits removal of the camera completely out of the bag without worry of misplacing the bag. I can even fit my D40 on a tripod/monopod with the case hanging off the strap, without worry of the entire tripod tipping over due to the weight of the case.

What can be improved:
1. A wider strip of velcro for a firmer closure of the cap.
2. The cap is sewn on the bag and may wear with time. I would have preferred a removable cap, perhaps using a couple of snap-on buttons,to allow usage of long telephoto lenses that may protrude from the camera.
3. The top spine and sides should be fitted with a more rigid platic strip to allow fitting of the camera into the bag without it collapsing or to allow pushing the camera in with one hand.
4. Small accessory bag integrated on the sides/cap for SD card, lens cloth or even extra battery
5. A belt pouch/adaptor

Overall I AM satisfied with this bag as it fits my use perfectly while being lightweight enough. It does not offer enough protection for drops - that is why there is provision for the neck strap to go through the bag. It fits the kit lens, 55-200 zoom and even the new, large diameter 60mm Mikro-Nikkor.

If you are planning to travel on foot for a entire day but do not want to lug a camera bag and only need some light protection for your D40 that will be hanging around your neck/shoulder, this would be a great choice.