Cheap Nikon CD-D80 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) Price

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Customer Reviews of Nikon CD-D80 Semi-Soft Case for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Cameras

CD-D80 Case is exactly what I wanted
My photography is exclusively outdoors, often far from the road. I wanted a light case that would give the camera some protection and enable me to get at it quickly. The case fits the camera well and, while it wouldn't save it if I dropped it on a rock, it would likely protect in most circumstances. <
>The only thing I don't like is the small strap with a snap that attaches the case to the camera strap. The snap is not robust enough and the opening the camera strap goes through is a bit small. This often causes the soft case to fall off the camera (strap) during use. <
>Overall, works for me, though!

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Good idea for more than the D80
I bought a D-70s, and after reading the reviews of the D-70 case decided I needed to go a different way. So, I looked at this case, looked at the measurements of the D070 and the D-80 and decided why not try this one. Well a great decision. This fits my D-70s quite well. The only "issue" if you could call it that, is that the lens covering portion of the cover is longer than it needs to be for the D-70...which is great because my 55-200mm lens also fits nicely in this case. <
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>The case operates different than other SLR cases I have used, and after using it I find it a very good design. The camera does not mount in part of the case as did the old SLR's. The camera is just pushed into the front of the case. The back cover closes and you are done. To use it, pull back the back cover, remove the camera in total and shoot. Now why? Well, consider all the controls on the camera and then try and design a case that protects the camera and leaves all these exposed...not practical. So, a slide in/slide out case is a good design. <
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>I really like the fully padded cover. It really gives me a feeling of security when I am done shooting and just want to put a "protective coating" around my camera. Already I have one small scrape that hit the camera bag and not the camera...so it is doing its job. I am not rough with cameras, but stuff happens. <
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>The only bad thing I can think of is "what do you do with this when you are shooting"? Well the answer is that there is a small snap strap that goes around your neck strap. It is not perfect, but it works. However, since the case folds to almost flat, I just fold it up and put it in my shirt or return it to the bag. <
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>A great product and, while it did not function as I expected, it has turned out to be a good design and protection for my camera.

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Disappointing; Pictures do not show clearly what is NOT there!
First of all let me mention 17th Street Photo... I ordered on a Saturday, around 3PM NY time. My order was shipped the following Monday morning. I couldn't ask for better handling of my order. Nice work, folks! <
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>On to the CF-D80 case itself. I am a long-time SLR devotee. This is my first purchase of a digital SLR (the D80). I fully expect that the manufacturer's case for the camera would have the following features: (1) semi-rigid form-fitting body part that has a tripod screw fastening; (2) a second piece that snaps onto the first part and flips over the lens and top of the camera, fastening in the back. This is the way SLR cases have been made for DECADES. Usually, the manufacturer's own case is of higher quality than aftermarket cases. <
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>Now, much to my chagrin, it seems that the standard has been abandoned. Instead, now, you get a "pouch"... that's it. The camera slides into the pouch, you flip the top over the pouch and fasten it shut with velcro, and that's all it does. Sure, there's protection, but there's no convenience, as with the form-fitting case of yore. <
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>The pictures of this case show the velcro closure, but they do not reveal that there is NOTHING ELSE HERE. It's just a pouch. Looking at it, with my expectations of having a more traditional case, I couldn't quite understand what I was looking at, but I couldn't imagine Nikon abandoning tradition in this way. This is THE case for the Nikon D80 offered by Nikon, so it seems that in fact they have decided to dumb down the classic case and give us this.... urgh, I'm not happy, but I'm going to keep it, because it's better than nothing. <
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>I have no qualms about the quality of what's been made, by way of craftsmanship or materials. Those are fine. I simply don't like the design. <
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