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I have an Optio S on order, that I'm looking forward to getting.

Does it come with a case? If not, what cases have people found good for it?

Yes, I know an Altoids tin. But besides that, which more normal kind of
camera cases?

Of course, there are many small camera cases around, and the Optio S would
probably fit in any one of them, with room to spare. But I would want one
that fits it tightly and doesn't add much bulk, so that the camera is still
shirt-pocketable (perhaps also pants-pocketable) in the case. (Otherwise,
what's the point of getting such a tiny camera, if one carries it in a big
case?)

Or, since the camera has a metal case, is it pretty sturdy as is, and
perhaps doesn't need a case for extra protection? If one dropped it on the
pavement, in the closed position, with no case on, would the camera survive
OK? Has that happened yet to anyone?

Just curious what cases people have found useful, besides mint tins.

Pentax make a leather case for the Optio S.
Part No PTX-L50
It may come with the camera , I'm not sure
Regards
Bill
" MS" <> wrote in message
news:...
> I have an Optio S on order, that I'm looking forward to getting.
>
> Does it come with a case? If not, what cases have people found good
for it?
>
> Yes, I know an Altoids tin. But besides that, which more normal
kind of
> camera cases?
>
> Of course, there are many small camera cases around, and the Optio S
would
> probably fit in any one of them, with room to spare. But I would want
one
> that fits it tightly and doesn't add much bulk, so that the camera is
still
> shirt-pocketable (perhaps also pants-pocketable) in the case.
(Otherwise,
> what's the point of getting such a tiny camera, if one carries it in a
big
> case?)
>
> Or, since the camera has a metal case, is it pretty sturdy as is, and
> perhaps doesn't need a case for extra protection? If one dropped it on
the
> pavement, in the closed position, with no case on, would the camera
survive
> OK? Has that happened yet to anyone?
>
> Just curious what cases people have found useful, besides mint tins.
>
>

You don't want to hear this but......

IMHO, sizewise (and size probably means more to you than anything
else, else why would you be getting a camera this small?) the Altoids
tin provides the most protection with the least amount of bulk.

Granted it ain't pretty to look at, but you can change that.

I just got an Optio S from Walmart last week ($396+ $2 shipping, incl.
a free 128MB SD chip). My girlfriend, an artist, anticipating the
arrival of the camera, took an Altoids can and painted it up as pretty
as you please. I also added a layer inside--top, bottom and around
the sides-of black, plastic electric tape to prevent any scratching.

Having dealt with bulky "camera crash bags" and the flimsy leather
cell-phone type cases, I wouldn't part with thes Altoid tin for
anything I have seen on the market, so far.

RR
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|||||I have an Optio S on order, that I'm looking forward to getting.
|||||
|||||Does it come with a case? If not, what cases have people found good for it?
|||||
|||||Yes, I know an Altoids tin. But besides that, which more normal kind of
|||||camera cases?
|||||
|||||Of course, there are many small camera cases around, and the Optio S would
|||||probably fit in any one of them, with room to spare. But I would want one
|||||that fits it tightly and doesn't add much bulk, so that the camera is still
|||||shirt-pocketable (perhaps also pants-pocketable) in the case. (Otherwise,
|||||what's the point of getting such a tiny camera, if one carries it in a big
|||||case?)
|||||
|||||Or, since the camera has a metal case, is it pretty sturdy as is, and
|||||perhaps doesn't need a case for extra protection? If one dropped it on the
|||||pavement, in the closed position, with no case on, would the camera survive
|||||OK? Has that happened yet to anyone?
|||||
|||||Just curious what cases people have found useful, besides mint tins.
|||||

<< Pentax make a leather case for the Optio S.
Part No PTX-L50
It may come with the camera , >>

Bill-

The case did not come with my Optio S. According to the user manual, the
correct case number is O-CC8.

The Ritz store where I bought the camera, sold me the PTX-50L case for around
$20. It is large compared to the Optio S, and must be intended for one of the
larger Optio models. I'm using it until I can find the right one. It makes
quite a bulge in my pocket!

During my travels to various stores looking for a case, the Altoids Tin was
mentioned seriously several times. One person said they had lined one with
felt to prevent scratching, and it was a perfect fit. I haven't tried one yet.

Over all, I am quite pleased with the camera. The only problem is holding it
still in low light conditions. One minor gripe is the difficulty in using the
optical finder, which I would prefer. It is difficult to use, and doesn't show
the full frame.

Fred

http://home.comcast.net/~mjam7/PentaxCase.jpg

This is the case I bought at Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo for my Optio S. As
you see it says "Pentax" on it and Optio S fits nicely in it. It is even
better than the Altoids Box. It is a little expensive (about $25) and comes
in three different colors.



" MS" <> wrote in message
news:...
> I have an Optio S on order, that I'm looking forward to getting.
>
> Does it come with a case? If not, what cases have people found good for
it?
>
> Yes, I know an Altoids tin. But besides that, which more normal kind
of
> camera cases?
>
> Of course, there are many small camera cases around, and the Optio S would
> probably fit in any one of them, with room to spare. But I would want one
> that fits it tightly and doesn't add much bulk, so that the camera is
still
> shirt-pocketable (perhaps also pants-pocketable) in the case. (Otherwise,
> what's the point of getting such a tiny camera, if one carries it in a big
> case?)
>
> Or, since the camera has a metal case, is it pretty sturdy as is, and
> perhaps doesn't need a case for extra protection? If one dropped it on the
> pavement, in the closed position, with no case on, would the camera
survive
> OK? Has that happened yet to anyone?
>
> Just curious what cases people have found useful, besides mint tins.
>
>

MS wrote:
>
> I have an Optio S on order, that I'm looking forward to getting.
>
> Does it come with a case? If not, what cases have people found good for it?
>
> Yes, I know an Altoids tin. But besides that, which more normal kind of
> camera cases?
>
> Of course, there are many small camera cases around, and the Optio S would
> probably fit in any one of them, with room to spare. But I would want one
> that fits it tightly and doesn't add much bulk, so that the camera is still
> shirt-pocketable (perhaps also pants-pocketable) in the case. (Otherwise,
> what's the point of getting such a tiny camera, if one carries it in a big
> case?)

You are only making a stronger case for the Altoids tin. It's cheap, it's
metal, has great mints as a bonus and it is available everywhwere. Besides, it
must be worth something, that when you are somewhere in company, and you open
your Altoids tin and out comes a camera, people's eyes are going to bulge out of
their sockets.

>
> Or, since the camera has a metal case, is it pretty sturdy as is, and
> perhaps doesn't need a case for extra protection?

Since the Altoids tin is metal also, it gives you double metal protection.

> If one dropped it on the
> pavement, in the closed position, with no case on, would the camera survive
> OK?

Probably not, however inside an Altoids tin ..... ?

Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...essage=5381815

I bought this Buxton business card case for $6.98 & it is great.




In article <>,
Abrasha <> wrote:

> MS wrote:
> >
> > I have an Optio S on order, that I'm looking forward to getting.
> >
> > Does it come with a case? If not, what cases have people found good for it?
> >
> > Yes, I know an Altoids tin. But besides that, which more normal kind of
> > camera cases?
> >
> > Of course, there are many small camera cases around, and the Optio S would
> > probably fit in any one of them, with room to spare. But I would want one
> > that fits it tightly and doesn't add much bulk, so that the camera is still
> > shirt-pocketable (perhaps also pants-pocketable) in the case. (Otherwise,
> > what's the point of getting such a tiny camera, if one carries it in a big
> > case?)
>
> You are only making a stronger case for the Altoids tin. It's cheap, it's
> metal, has great mints as a bonus and it is available everywhwere. Besides,
> it
> must be worth something, that when you are somewhere in company, and you open
> your Altoids tin and out comes a camera, people's eyes are going to bulge out
> of
> their sockets.
>
> >
> > Or, since the camera has a metal case, is it pretty sturdy as is, and
> > perhaps doesn't need a case for extra protection?
>
> Since the Altoids tin is metal also, it gives you double metal protection.
>
> > If one dropped it on the
> > pavement, in the closed position, with no case on, would the camera survive
> > OK?
>
> Probably not, however inside an Altoids tin ..... ?
>
> Abrasha
> http://www.abrasha.com

Does anbody know where iI could get an altoids box? I live in Germany
and they are not on sale here. But it sure looks like a good
protection, and besides, a camera in a candy box.... cool.



On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 10:49:37 -0700, " MS"
<> wrote:

>I have an Optio S on order, that I'm looking forward to getting.
>
>Does it come with a case? If not, what cases have people found good for it?
>
>Yes, I know an Altoids tin. But besides that, which more normal kind of
>camera cases?
>
>Of course, there are many small camera cases around, and the Optio S would
>probably fit in any one of them, with room to spare. But I would want one
>that fits it tightly and doesn't add much bulk, so that the camera is still
>shirt-pocketable (perhaps also pants-pocketable) in the case. (Otherwise,
>what's the point of getting such a tiny camera, if one carries it in a big
>case?)
>
>Or, since the camera has a metal case, is it pretty sturdy as is, and
>perhaps doesn't need a case for extra protection? If one dropped it on the
>pavement, in the closed position, with no case on, would the camera survive
>OK? Has that happened yet to anyone?
>
>Just curious what cases people have found useful, besides mint tins.
>

People seem to be missing an obvious point here, an unlined metal tin is
going to offer no protection from shock if you drop it. The force of the
impact is passed straight through the metal into the camera.

Granted the case will stop scratches but it does not offer shock protection.
What you want to avoid with a camera is shock impacts that will knock the
optics out of alignment. A soft case is MUCH better for this.

One solution I find quite useful is to get some neoprene (fabric covered
foam rubber sheet, i.e. wetsuit material) and sow a sleave to exactly fit
your camera. It is very easy to sow neoprene and it has the advantage that
you can screw the case up in your pocket when your not using it.

Luke