Customer Reviews

Sony ACCCFT Accessory Kit for the DSCT1/T33/T5/L1/M1 Digital Cameras

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This "leather" case is a bad joke, shame on Sony. It is very stiff and offers no protection from the weather. BETTER..look for a SAMSONITE brand zipper case, under ten bucks, perfect fit with room for a spare battery or memory stick, fits in the shirt pocket. As for the included "T" battery, just buy the battery as an seperate item and save a few bucks.

I was in need of both a battery and a case for my new M1 Camera, so I figured "Why not kill 2 birds with one stone, and just buy this value-pack?", it's only a few dollars more than the stand-alone battery pack.

Well, the problem is, unlike the description states, the case isnt really compatable with the M1. It simply doesnt fit into it (Actually, I should say, it 'fits' into it, but its a very tight fit, has extra room on the sides, and the case doesnt close (You need to keep the 'flap' up top open), basically making it useless for the M1.

The Battery pack works great, provides a nice charge, and its the official battery for these models.

The Case seems to be more of a fit for the T1 camera, as its a thinner, smaller, and wider camera than the M1), it still feels like a cheap case though.

I had to spend an additional $30 getting the specific case for the M1 (LCS-MHA).

I would've much preferred a Battery + Charger kit to a Battery + Case kit specific to one model, as the Charger also sells for a whopping $60 (Unless you want to carry the camera + camera charger + AC Cables + battery with you everywhere you go)

I give it a 4 for the T1. If you've got one of the other models listed on Amazon, just pass on it and get the normal battery and save a few bucks, the case wont work for your specific camera most likely.

When this review was written, Amazon.com was selling this kit for $44.94, while the included NP-FT1 battery was selling for $41.94. So, the included case cost me a net $3.

Regarding the battery itself, as usual, Sony will stick it to you on their accessories (Can you believe Sony lists this battery ALONE for $60!? Yes, $60 for a battery!). BUT, you NEED a second battery for your camera... You might as well consider it "included" in the price of a new camera. Without a second battery, you'll be constantly charging your single battery, trying to make sure you're never caught without a full charge. But this constant recharging of your partially depleted battery induces memory in your battery and shortens its useful life. Plus, as long as your only battery is in the charger... you can't take pictures.

Regarding the case, if you pay the $3 extra for this kit, you get what you pay for. If you pay the $20 extra for the list price of this kit (i.e., $80) compared to the list price of the battery alone (i.e., $60), then you're getting ripped off. The case is not worth $20.

The case is patent leather, and quite stiff (at least initially). For the record, the outside of the box only says it's for the DSC-T9, -T5, -T3, and -T33. I'm using it with a T5. The case is a single pounch (with flap) and a leather belt loop in the back.

Although there is a fair amount of room left over after the camera is in, it's not enough to carry the second battery (in the battery's plastic case). Further, Sony includes a leaflet in the box that says "Do not put the battery pack and the like with the digital still camera in the case". Awkward English aside, it's clear that this case is not designed to carry both your camera and its secondary battery -- too bad.

Inexplicably, the upper 20% of the sides of the case are missing... the camera is exposed to the air -- you can see it with the flap closed. I suppose this is to allow you to "pinch" your camera, by the top and bottom faces, as you pull it out. However, with the extra room in the case, it is just as easy to "pinch" your camera by the front and back faces to pull it out. I would say the air-exposed design of the case is unneccessary.

But, hey, it's a $3 case... what do you expect?

Bought this extra battery and case for my camera, works well, looks nice, even after a lot of usage and hard core usage.

I have to admit the case is crap and I chucked it, got a better softer one. The price was so good on this kit that it was worth it just for the battery!

It is important to have a good backup battery ready to go, save my butt a few times.

I bought it and got it in 1 day and it was everything I wanted. Thank you so Much!

I got a good deal from Amazon.com. The price I paid was almost an half of listed price on Sony official web site. I never shopped at Amazon .com before. Now I will.



I am little disappointed with the product. The camera case is too hard and bulky. I like the camera because it is very thin. What is the point you carry thin camera in the bulky case.



cq

The extra battery is a good thing as the my T5 does not get normal AAA batteries.
The case looks and feels nice. Yet, especially with my T5, whenever I take it out or in, the shooting mode switch of the camera changes position because the leather case is quite tough. I'm afraid it can damage my camera so now I'm really careful when using the case and specifically look for the switch not to touch the case.
Other than that, the case is great. Very good protection against scratches.

Deal is good b'coz in $20 u get battry of worth $35 with camara case however Quality of case is pathetic.. its bad.....