MADE Products CA-1111-BLK Camera Armor for Nikon D80 Digital SLR (Black)

MADE Products CA-1111-BLK Camera Armor for Nikon D80 Digital SLR (Black)

from: Made Products List Price: $49.95 Amazon.com's Price: $32.86 You Save: $17.09 (34%) as of 11/21/2009 21:45 EST Third Party New Price: $25.87 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Electronics Brand: Made Products Color: Black EAN: 8024221516425 Item Dimensions:50067588400 Label: Made Products Manufacturer: Made Products Model: B000NDKKPY MPN: B000NDKKPY Publisher: Made Products Studio: Made Products Features: Ruggedized custom fit protection Clear Polycarbonate Lens protects the LCD Rubberized Comfort for ergonomic shooting Bonus Lens guard will fit most lenses up to 85mm Corners and Lenses protected by impact resistant material Related Items: Nikon BM-7 LCD Monitor Cover for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only) Nikon D80 inBrief Camera Reference Card Nikon MC-DC1 Remote Cord for Nikon D70S & D80 Digital SLR Cameras Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras see more Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Custom designed protective skin / Rugged protection for buttons and controls / Shock Absorber for your digital camera Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - A must if you are very active with your camera!!! This is my SLR camera #8. I have purchased tons of cases and backpacks and bags to protect my valuable assets. But once I pull the camera out of the protective case: nothing protects it if you are not paying full attention! I can't, I am very active with my kids and friends, I can't be taking care of the camera as if it was made of glass! This 'rubber armor' is the perfect solution to avoid nicks and scratches that go beyond that sometimes. I don't use bags anymore. I just use the armor with a hand holder strap and I am set! This is an awesome invention: if you love your camera, get it! Rating: - Protects Great I recieved by body armor as a gift and at first I didn't really see a need for it. After taking my camera to Africa for a month, I could see just how much dust and grime I saved my camera from! Not to mention all the bumps and scratches it would have gotten from being with me always! I love it now and would not do without it outdoors! I insist on getting one for my new D300. Rating: - MADE Products CA-1111-BLK Camera Armor for Nikon D80 Digital SLR (Black) Don't bother getting this, a waste of money. We put it on our camera and immediately took it off. Just interfers with most of the camera functions and is too bulky. We returned it, but have never gotten a refund or correspondence about the return yet. Rating: - Almost 2 years as my favorite d80 accessory I've had this on my D80 since day 1, and it's never failed in its purpose. I'll give the highlights of my experience: PROS - Absorbs shock from banging camera against tripods or other equipment...I'm clumsy, and it happens - You pretty much can't drop this camera - I can hang it stably at the grip using the tip of one finger; makes drop protection a non-issue - the lens hood is a great way to protect the delicate end of your lens, and accordions back if it's in the way of the flash - NOTE - the lens hood, as you will note in the pictures, should be wrapped around the zoom or focus ring, NOT THE THREADS ON THE END OF THE LENS (this could jam the motion of the lens). This allows for improved grip of the ring, and adequately protects the lens if you bump it. Also, it seems small for some lenses, but it stretches to fit my 18-200 VR lens and stays in place like it's glued there. - The buttons line up perfectly, I've never had a problem with buttons presses not working; if you don't know the buttons, it might be tough to read but you can use a paint pen to highlight the raised text on the armor - includes an LCD screen protector, although my camera came with one; also includes a lens cap tether that I do not use. CONS: - the card slot door opening doesn't line up perfectly, but I don't swap out cards much so it's not an issue; a 1/8 inch trim with an xacto would do it This is a solid and worthwhile product for the D80, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. My D80 and lens are still pristine after almost 2 years. Rating: - Solid - Functional - Covers the camera very well. - Protects against minor bumps. - Snug fit, but still easy to 'install'. - Gives the camera superior grip. No, it's not going to protect your camera from a five-foot ground fall, but you should already know that. One reviewer seems surprised by this. It's a rubber glove, not a steel case. I use the 50-200 lens. At this proximity, the lens hood will cast a shadow when shooting with a flash. The hood can easily be collapsed\retracted with a simple press of the hand, but even this will cast a small shadow with the flash. The hood is optional, and in time I may decide that it isn't worth keeping on the camera. Being someone who does not use a camera bag, this product has worked very well. see more