Customer Reviews

Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 (Black)

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I purchased one of these cases for a Casio Exilim (EX-Z1200) that I purchased at the same time.

That camera fits this case *perfectly*, so my review may be a bit biased because of that :)

In my opinion, this is a great little case. The padding provided is just the right amount that, the one time I dropped my camera, my heart didn't sink. (No surprise, the camera was fine.)

However, the padding does make the camera a bit larger than it normally would be - approximately 1.5 cm. But, while this makes it a little larger for front and rear pockets, I've had no problem putting this in pockets in the legs of shorts, nor in my various coats' inner pockets.

I haven't used the 'shoulder strap' so I can't make any calls about it. However, it's a bit too thin for my tastes. The material is very well built - I've been lugging it in coat/short pockets, and various bags, since February '08, and it still looks like it did when I purchased it.

All-in-all, if your camera will fit, I'd highly recommend this case.

I bought this case to protect a Canon SD800. The camera is about 1 mm thicker than the internal dimensions of the case, but the elastic sides stretch to hold the camera snuggly in place. The magnetic clasp is much quicker and quieter than fiddling with a zipper or velcro. The external suede feels nice and grippy, and the internal lining will not scratch your camera. All in all a great fit!

Recently it became time to upgrade my cell phone. Choices like that usually take some reasonable consideration, but there was no question that the Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 in black was the perfect choice to protect my new investment. This is an ultra-suede case in a vertical design that holds and protects my BlackBerry Curve 8330 perfectly, as if it was made expressly for this phone.

The closed-cell foam padding protects the phone, and its elastic sides seem to provide a perfect custom fit for the BlackBerry, yet its gray liner allows the phone to be removed smoothly. The magnetic snap closure provides for security, yet is easy to open. The belt loop is quite useful. It came with a thin removable shoulder strap, but I've not had occasion to use it.

This is not my first experience with a Tamrac case used for a cell phone. A couple of years ago I purchased and subsequently reviewed the smaller Tamrac 3573 Express Phone Case for the phone that I had at the time. That case remained in service until I recently upgraded my phone, as noted here. Have also been a highly pleased owner of a Tamrac 3536 Express 6 Camera Bag, also in black, and this new Express Case 2 matches it quite well.

Should also note that I tried this case with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 12MP Digital Camera and found it to be a perfect fit for that camera as well, making this case truly multipurpose. And for those who might prefer a different color than black, Tamrac offers others to pick from, such as these:

* Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 (Desert Gold)
* Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 (Red)
* Tamrac 3582 Express Case 2 (Light Blue)

I said it before and I'll repeat it: the quality on these cases is every bit as good as Tamrac's camera bags and photo backpacks. Must say that this has proven the best and most convenient cell phone case that I've personally used, and I can recommend it as a true 5-star choice.

I bought this case on the recommendation of a friend when I was looking for something to carry my new BlackBerry in. I just wanted something to protect it while it was in my bag.

I was very pleasantly surpised by this case! I have long been a fan of Tamrac products so I decided to give this one a try.

It is the perfect size for my phone and fits easily into my purse. It is a case that has no bells and whistles but is made of suede and has a good madnet for it's closure. It comes with a strap that for wearing around the neck (which I haven't used) and has a belt loop on the back for wearing on a belt.

I am planning to purchase another one of these for my new Fuji Finepix Z30 as it also fits perfectly in this bag.

Great product from a great company. Really does the job.

Camera case arrived in a timely fashion and works well with the camera for which it was purchased.

Bought as a gift for my 17 yr. old grandaughter. Was concerned it may be too small for the camera I had purchased but it worked just fine!! Very stylish and "hip". Red camera....red case...she thought it was GREAT!! No storage room for batteries, etc.....but very nice case, especially for a young person.

This product is "just okay".
I was looking for something to protect my new digital camera, which I purchased just so I had a camera that would fit in my pocket. This case was said to have an interior surface that would not scratch your screen.
I found it to be a little rough. It's not the thinnest case...
I'll see how it goes over time I guess.

When I bought my Lumix DMC-TZ5 through Amazon, this was the case featured at the bottom of the screen. It looked like just what I was looking for, so I bought it. But when I got it, it didn't fit the camera or, for that matter, anything else! It's a nice little case that seems to me great for carrying a pack of cigarettes (small) and little more. Amazon shouldn't feature such things without making sure they fit. I have a small handheld computer/phone and the case is too small for even that, and it's a good deal smaller than the camera.

Don't buy the products Amazon features with any product unless you know dern well that it'll fit. I don't know who the yo-yos are who determine what gets featured with what, but they're most likely guessing.

Even if something fit this little case, it's way overpriced.