weirdest case ever

From the photo you would logically think that the top flips up and you pull the camera up out of the case. However that is not the case. You pull flip the top up, then the front (with the silver logo) flips down (towards you in the photo) revealing that this front piece has a top part that sits parallel to the original/outer top. So after you flip the top up and the front out, you can pull the camera out of the case. It can be annoying. I would prefer a simpler, top up camera out case.

I bought it; I tried it; I sent it back.

I bought it; I tried it; I sent it back. This case is bulky, awkward to use, and provides limited protection. It is most unfortunate that this not-inexpensive camera is sold without a case of any kind, but this is certainly not a reasonable solution to that problem. Surely somebody is marketing a more useful case for the G9! I am still looking for it.

Nice Case

Fits great with camera. Only complaint is that there is no built in storage for extra battery or memory cards. It comes with an extra holder that mounts to that, but it is awkward and looks bad.

You Can Find A Better Case

This is a quality leather case, but it's oddly bulky and the top magnetic closure is weak. Here are some other cases you might consider. The Lowepro Apex 60 AW (Black) or Lowepro Apex 60 AW (Arctic Blue) fits on your belt and has a little extra room for a spare battery and memory card. The all-weather cover is very nice. The Lowepro Apex 100 AW (Black), also available in blue, is a little larger if you keep a Lensmate or Canon lens adapter on all the time.

For a soft padded case, I like the "Zoom" size camera case made by sfbags. (Search the internet for sfbags.) It won't work with a neck strap, but I use a wrist strap anyway (such as the leather ones made by Prostrap or Gordy's Straps. Look for them online). The case comes in several colors of cloth or leather.

Finally, many G9 aficionados covet the Canon SC-DC55A ever-ready case sold only in Japan. I ordinarily don't like such "never-ready" cases for SLRs, but it is quite functional on the G9, giving it a cool retro look like an old  more

Limited functionality

This doesn't seem to be a well designed case for the Canon G7. There is not really any room for the neck strap in the bag but it sort-of extends through holes in the sides so you could have the case on the camera while wearing it arround your neck - but then where would you put the bag when you remove it to shoot? The case has openings that would allow rain or dust in. There is no room for accessories except in the little separate case that clips to the main case. It uses magnetic closures which I don't like to have around storage devices like SD cards. I prefer the Mountainsmith Focus II Camera Bag (Small, Warm Grey) that fits this camera perfectly with room for accessories and the strap and good closures to protect the camera from weather.

size only disappointment

This case is accurately represented--fits the G7 like a glove--very sturdy. I was expecting it to be a little larger. The accessory holder is nice for an additional battery/memory card. However you can not carry the accessory holder in the main case. I would recomend this case to those looking for a convenient, "on the go" type of case for the CAMERA ONLY. For those wanting to tote batteries, chargers, accesories, or lens adapters with the camera you'll have to look elsewhere for a larger case.

Fits like a glove.

I have to agree with the other two reviews. Unless you want to take the tele-converter or wide angle lenses with you, this case is all you need. Canon TC-DC58C Tele Converter & WC-DC58B Wide Converter Lenses for Canon G7 Digital Camera + Accessory Kit w/5 Year Extended Warranties. The removable pouch is a great idea. You can take it or leave it, depending on your space constraints.


My only wish was if Canon would have made the case like an SLR case, in that you could unhinge or remove the front, and be able to take pictures using the viewfinder and automatic setting, without having to remove the case itself. Granted, you would not be able to use the LCD screen, but your camera would still be in a case. This would allow you to leave your other lenses on or just a conversion lens adapter with an appropriate filter to protect your lens. You cannot use a filter with this camera without the Conversion lens adapter, and this will not fit in the case as it would if it were an SLR case.

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Sturdy

For Christmas, I received the Cannon G7. A very nice and expensive camera. I did not want to trust it to a soft case. This case is sturdy, but not hard. It is comfortable to carry around. Easy to slide the camera in and out of. I like that the strap of the camera is what I wear around my neck rather than having to try to fit it into the case. It comes with an attachable mini case to house the battery and/or memory cards. I highly recommend this case.

Canon G4 hard camera case

The case is well designed to protect the camera and can be mounted on one's belt or worn over the shoulder (the strap of the camera protrudes from the case to make shoulder use possible). The case has a small holder for an extra battery and an extra SD memory card. I think that I will find the case useful, though I have bought an inexpensive soft case (about $10) that may be handier than the hard case. Since the Canon G4 is a high-end digital camera, it may be best to have the hard case to protect the camera in certain situations, even though the soft case might be handier in other situations.

Canon G4 hard camera case

The case is well designed to protect the camera and can be mounted on one's belt or worn over the shoulder (the strap of the camera protrudes from the case to make shoulder use possible). The case has a small holder for an extra battery and an extra SD memory card. I think that I will find the case useful, though I have bought an inexpensive soft case (about $10) that may be handier than the hard case. Since the Canon G4 is a high-end digital camera, it may be best to have the hard case to protect the camera in certain situations, even though the soft case might be handier in other situations.