Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera Compact Protective Hard Sleeve

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002NNJ8Y6
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2009

Product Description

The Compact Protective Hard Sleeve is the ultimate protection that allows you to easily access your camera. It has a belt loop for convinience. The camera is secured by velcro closure so that it is securely held in the sleeve even on the run. The sleeve is hard for full protection of the camera. Perfect for professionals and students!

Customer Reviews

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Second Vote: Case is Too Small, November 5, 2009

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Pragmatist (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera Compact Protective Hard Sleeve (Electronics)

I also ordered this case for the DMC-ZS3. It has shortcomings that exceed its advantages. Overall, the case is nicely constructed and the sides are nice hard covers that should offer decent "bump" protection.

HOWEVER, You should only insert the camera so the lens side is closest to the opening as this ensures the buttons and dials on the camera are protected and that you are not pushing or turning them when you pull the camera from the case. BE VERY CAREFUL to handle the camera only from the edges, as when inserting it, you do not want to put your fingers on the lens cover. The case itself is a very tight fit, but managable, however, the STRAP is too short. It only overlaps velcro to velcro by approximately 1/3 of an inch - not a reliable close. When strapped closed, there is a 3/4" strip of uncovered velcro on the outside of the case, that will attract dirt etc. Just a bad design. The second issue it that when the camera is inserted, there is no good way to pack the short strap (necessary so you don't accidentally drop the camera) into the case. Part of it usually hangs out of the case, leaving a risk that the loop will hook on something as you are walking, and rip the camera out of the poorly sealed case.

Unfortunately for me, I got the case before the camera was delivered and tossed the packing, so I will keep it, but look for a better case.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Case Sized Just Right!, November 1, 2009

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Gregory Shapton (Claremont, CA) - See all my reviews
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This case fits the Lumix DMC-ZS3 very snugly -- the camera cannot move around. It is thoroughly protected by the hard case, and has a Velcro closure strap that fits across the top of the case to keep the camera inside. It is perfect in my mind -- all the other cases for this camera I have found are either too bulky or loose fitting. It easily fits on a belt for handy carrying. Perfect for travel and hiking, since it is so lightweight and sturdy.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Case too small, October 31, 2009

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Ken W. Bourland (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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The case is too small to properly fit the camera. I wish I had not bought it and will ask to return it.