Good, Industrial-Strength X100 Half-Case

[Mr_Toad]

Hi, All,

Just an FYI...

I purchased a black, plastic Grip Case from J.B. Camera Designs, for my new X100, and I'm quite happy with the product (fleaBay link below.)

At first, I was hesitant to throw a plastic case on a $1000 camera...but this case is small enough to be almost invisible in use, is molded to hug the camera close, exposes all controls and buttons and battery door, provides a better grip, and protects the camera finish from my grubby mitts!

Plus, the case is an American-made product at a reasonable price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150777948024

Robt.

 

[dreilly]

Wow, thanks. The idea of a plastic case kind of turned me off, but that looks smart and is functional. I dig it and might just give it a try. Incidentally I just got a Squinno leather half case for my x100. Not bad, it does add to the bulk a bit but it's handsomely made enough.

 

[Mr_Toad]

Thanks!

I also have a bunch of leather cases, some of which are kinda loose-fitting and thick and almost double the thickness of a camera. But this plastic one adds almost no bulk to the camera...except widening the base a bit, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Robt.

 

[kermaier]

Is this intended primarily to provide a stickier gripping surface texture? (It doesn't seem to actually protect much of the camera.)

 

[burancap]

I quite like those!

He has a site as well and I just voted for "others" I'd like to see.

Thanks!

 

[Mr_Toad]

You are absolutely right!

It doesn't protect as much of the camera as other half-cases I have seen. This is more of a "third-case".

However, it does provides a rougher grip than the more slippery X100 surface.

I also have a Zhou case on order, for more dressy events.

🙂

Robt.

 

[domer]

I have this case for my X10, and just ordered one for my X100. The surface of the case has a rough surface for added grip. I'm glad to hear of positive feedback of the X100 version!