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Sony AJKTHA Active Jacket Case for DSCT1 Digital Cameras

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When I initially read about the Sony DSCT1 I was pretty excited. This in turn was much inflated hype, UNTIL I bought the Sony AJKTHA Active Jacket Case. First off, it was much more reasonaby priced thourgh Amazon, and they offer free shipping on items over 25$ (in general, but there are some restrictions) which is something I noticed was a big difference between Amazon and Sony's more complex website. The protective sleeve fits the T1 snugly and covers it with padded velcro release fastens on the front and bottom of the case. The bottom of the case also has a built in tripod mount (something the T1 failed to come with probably because of size and the design, it being ment to rest in the T1 dock. The thing I found most useful however was the built in tripod mount. Its no longer a worry to gently carry my T1 in a shoulder bag or jacket pocket in fears that it would get scratched or nicked/dinged. The case provides pretty comprehensive coverage and insulation of the camera from casual day to day usage. The tripod mount is wonderful, because as you know if you own one, the camera body is so small that its almost impossible to not get camera shake/blur when taking night tim images. Now for the cons. You have to be careful that you use a compatile tripod, as some may screw in too deeply and damage the camera. The feel of the plastic does not feel very rugged. This only accounts for about 30% of the cases materials. Also keep in mind that you will have to remove the case every time you uplaod pics to your comp or other peripheral and the T1 was designed to rest cradked in its dock. This isnt a big deal as the battery has yet to die on me. Finally to keep this from getting to technical (its case for a camera, serously) i would highly recomend that you purchase this case for your camera before you get it, This will pretty much keep your camera in great condition and when im not afraid of small thngs interfering with our spoiling my camera which I (stupid me) paid 600 dollars for, It tends to get used more. Finally, a good tip for low light pictures here you want the sharpness but the effect is to use the timer button on your T1 when using it with a tripod, this virtually elminates any camera shake and provides exceptional result (the little button directly beneath the center button on the control area of the T1)

I got the Sony T1 for a gift and needed a case for it. I have several other cameras and have found that I rarely use the case it comes with, they are either too bulky or it is just too much of a hassel taking it in and out of the case to use. This one is PERFECT. I do not have to worry about scratching the camera if I put it in my purse or pocket. It fits the camera just perfect and does not make it too bulky. The best thing is you never have to remove it from the case unless you are going to use it with the cradle. I will probably never use the tripod feature so that part doesn't make any diffence to me but I do like the clear plastic window on the back. The plastic window does not distort or cloud the viewing area and you can operate all the buttons very easily. My viewing area will never get scratched as I will probably put this in my jean pocket most of the time. It will also prevent the camera from getting dirty or dusty. This case also gives the very small camera alittle more substance and I don't feel like I might drop it. I also found a couple of times when I used it without the case I accidently opened the battery compartment, this will prevent that. All around this is a great case and I am really glad that I have a case that I will use all the time. I would recommend this to everyone especially those of us that aren't always that careful with our cameras.

This case does not add much to the size of the DSC T1, but does add good protection (esp. at the edges where the camera would impact). I have dropped the camera in this cas from a few feet & it suffered no ill affects.
Good:
* Fits perfectly
* Offers quick open front for very quick shots (no need to remove camera from case)
* Offers good protection for camera as a whole
Bad (but unavoidable):
* Adds slightly to thickness
* Plastic protection for LCD distorts it slightly (& nullifys antiglare LCD coating)
* Use of buttons, etc. slightly more difficult as they are under plastic
* Must remove camera from case to put in cradle

Would not carry camera around without it & don't know how they could have done better w/the case.

Yes, the Active Jacket does fully protect the camera - there is a plastic cover on the back to prevent scratching while simultaneously allowing one to use the expansive viewfinder. It's extremely compact and snugly fits the camera. Extremely convenient since you don't have to take the camera out of its case! An added plus is that it allows for a tripod mount, although I really can't imagine using this with a tripod. However, the case is of excellent quality and performs wonderfully.

this case is great. it fits the camera like a glove, not adding much bulk to the size of the camera. Also, you dont have to take it out of the case to take pictures...its so easy! The tripod mount is another big plus, because the actual camera does not have one. It secures just fine to a normal tripod. I would reccommend buying this case.

Having had the DSC-T1 camera for about 6 months, I decided that I'd like to take it camping, but the small size and large LCD seemed like a recipe for disaster. Camping can be rough on equipment, and I didn't want the LCD to get scratched or broken.

Amazon's price was great for this jacket case, and it pads the camera well, so I didn't worry about taking it camping. The DSC-T1 survived the camping trip without a scratch, and I'm sure that the jacket case had quite a bit to do with it surviving a few falls.

It's been years since I bought this case but it still rocks. Very well thought out and light, yet cushioning. Don't hesitate to get it.

My parents bought me the DSC-T1 when it first came out, they also asked me if I wanted a case. They were going to buy me the leather one, but I said I wanted this one because its just flips open. When I got it, I was so excited. The only time I had to take the case off was to charge it in the cradle. I never leave home with out this case on my camera. It protects the screen, and there its connects to a tripod very easily! Since I have had it for so long, the velcro on the top is kind of wearing down a bit. But it still does the job, and still fits in my back pocket, or my small bags !

Sony has a knack of making great products but then leaving a bit out so you NEED to buy their product if you want a specific function. Case in point:

I received the T1 as a gift and bought a small Lowepro case for it. It was nice and small, enough to fit the camera, a spare battery, and additional MS Duos. Later I bought a tripod for the camera and noticed that the T1 does not have a mount for it. I went to the local camera store and they noted that it should be on the cradle. I checked the cradle but didn't find the mount for it. I found out later this tripod screw was available on the later models of the T series. Well, then that meant I would have to go to Sony for their case.

The T1 is a great case. It's great that I do not have to take the camera out of the case to take a photo. The screen is protected behind a layer of protective plastic. Though it did add a little bulk to the camera, the protection it offers far outweigh the coolness factor of the camera. One thing I would like it to have is the ability for the case to either attach to my belt or backpack strap. Since it is now too bulky to have it in one's shirt pocket or on the wrist, there should be another way of securing it rather than just throwing it into a backpack or purse. For now I am using a neckstrap from another electronic gadget. It's a bit heavy but leaves the camera within reach for an impromptu photo. Now, I have the camera hanging from my neck and the LowePro bag for the accessories, including the tripod, on my hip.