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Relatively speaking cameras have always been quite expensive (and delicate) pieces of equipment, so it makes sense to protect your investment with one of the numerous camera cases on offer.

It does not matter whether you are a professional or an amateur photographer, camera cases are one of the first accessories you should get when buying a new camera. The range of camera cases on offer is almost as lengthy as the number of choices you can make when looking to buy your camera in the first place but when you think how easily a camera can be damaged and how expensive repairs or a replacement might be, a camera case should be your priority purchase.

An amateur photographer with a compact digital camera may only need a basic padded pouch to protect their camera but try and make sure it is waterproof as well as padded and a useful wrist strap or belt loop will prove invaluable in use. One of the major benefits of the modern compact digital camera is that most users no longer need to carry accessories such as a flash or rolls of spare film so cases for these cameras need only be large enough to accommodate the camera and perhaps a spare memory card.

A keen amateur photographer and certainly a professional one will be looking for something more when it comes to the choice of camera cases. For a start their choice of camera will be more expensive and will warrant a bag or case that offers more protection for their pride and joy. These kind of camera cases will usually take the form of a shoulder or neck bag. This will allow the photographer to carry his equipment safely whilst still having it close at hand for when the inevitable photo opportunity arises.

Again a soft padded case is usually best, one that is formed to match the shape of your camera would make a good choice as these offer greater protection and don't allow your camera to rattle around. Look for a bag that offers additional storage for any accessories that you will need, owners of digital SLR's should be looking at storage for a spare lenses and a cleaning cloth at the very least.

If you are the type of photographer who needs to carry multiple cameras, lenses and ancillary equipment around then a more professional camera bag in the form of a rucksack might be the best choice. Don't confuse these camera cases with an ordinary rucksack as they are fully compartmentalised and padded so as to take care of all the equipment you might need. The main drawbacks with these kinds of camera cases is that when they are full they are very heavy and your camera is not as quickly accessible as if it was in a shoulder or neck type back. However if you really need to carry that amount of equipment one large bag can be easier to manage than several small ones.

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Nice snug fit for Canon S90
I tried several cases for my new Canon S90 and this case had the best snug fit for the S90 without being too snug. It will provide a modest level of protection for the camera without adding unnecessary bulk. The outer pocket will hold an extra battery and/or memory card.

It saved my camera
I recently purchased a Canon S90 to complement my 5DmkII on a safari in Tanzania. Throughout the trip I had the S90 on my belt for quick and easy access; the case isn't bulky and seemed to protect the camera well enough from the occasional knock as the land cruiser hit big bumps.

On my last day in Tanzania I was walking through the streets of Arusha when suddenly I felt a hard tug that almost spun me around. I turned to see a man starting to flee. I started off in pursuit--concerned more about the memory card than the camera itself--but after a few steps realized the camera was still at my side, only a slight rip in the strap indicating anything had happened.

Recommended as a sturdy carrying case with a reasonable amount of padding for impact protection (you won't want to drop it from very high or expose it to strong blows).

Nice generic, cheap case for the S90
This case happens to be a good fit for the Canon S90. If you're hiking or are on vacation, it'll get you that crucial amount of padding plus room for 1 or 2 spare batteries and SD card. I particularly like the fact that the belt loop is fixed (not a clip), so once you put it on, you can be confident that it stays on, no matter which woods you're cutting your way through. Use a wider belt if you have one, the case wiggles a little with slim belts.

If you're out in Metropolis though, the "outdoor factor" may be just a tad over the edge. You can remove the metal hook and cut off the bright label with sharp scissors, but it'll still look a bit too dorky for, say, the opera or sushi gathering. For such occasions, you'll do better with Canon's PSC900 Deluxe Leather Case.