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pci2000
16th of April 2009 (Thu), 10:03
Can anyone recommend a good small holster case for the SX10 IS? One that would either loop on a belt or clip onto a belt?

Camera could either go in horizontally or vertically. I saw the Canon PSC-4000 and PSC-75 case, but Amazon reviews showed they were a tad small for the camera to fit.

Looking to have the case just for walking around for a while, where I would not need my bigger Lowepro case.

One that would fit the camera only would be fine, but would provide sufficient protection.

Edit: I'm eyeing up the Kata DH-423 (http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=435&Version=Photo), but I'm not sure if it would be too large.
pci2000
17th of April 2009 (Fri), 16:30
OK I did some research, then went to my local camera store to see what would fit the best.

The Kata DH-423 was WAY too big for a holster bag!

Found the Lowepro Apex 100 AW (http://products.lowepro.com/product/Apex-100-AW,1900,20.htm).

It was a little more than I wanted to spend ($35), but it fits the camera very well, has a belt loop and a strap, and felt it was well worth it. It has a small pouch for a memory stck, a pouch for extra batteries, and a weather cover that tucks away in the back. What's nice is that it matches my Lowepro EX 140 gear bag.

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Apex-100-AW-Black/dp/B000KZD73W/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) has it too. They have it for the same price I paid at my local store.
hawaiiboy
18th of April 2009 (Sat), 02:21
That is the case that I bought for my SX10 in Dec and I
really like it.
pci2000
24th of April 2009 (Fri), 16:49
OK had an issue with the Apex 100 AW. If you have any aftermarket things on it, the camera will NOT fit in at all.

With the Lensmate adapter, Hoya filter, 58mm lenscap, and Opteka hand strap that mounts onto the tripod screw, no luck.

So I returned it and got the Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini (http://products.lowepro.com/product/Topload-Zoom-Mini,2055,8.htm) (TLZ Mini).

My SX10 fits great now with the filter and all, and has a pocket in front for the strap, and a beltloop, and is small. It's a little bit bigger than the Apex, but it does the job.

Cost me $20 instead of $35 previously.