Why I have chosen for this bag? Well, I use occasionally my SLR cameras from the 50s (exacta) and am always continually impressed by the related and equally old (Echtleder-) camera bags with neck strap, which are connected to the tripod socket firmly with the camera, because: To hang the neck, just open for photographing two snaps on the back of the bag, the folded away so dissolved part of the camera bag down and one is ready to take pictures.
In my previous camera bags for compact digital cameras (4 pieces so far) introduced himself to me in contrast, keep asking the question: How, and where now back with the camera bag? Was always the same procedure: If you - like me - want to run around not-to-get with one of the commonly or supplied wrist strap wrist pocket, looking at the camera bag from his jacket must first pfriemeln, open zipper camera bag, camera take out (which in some case also a fiddly affair was) and then either open the bag put back into the jacket or press a companion in the hand or looking for a storage space, take picture and the same procedure in reverse for stowing. So I wanted a similar case, as I have for my two very old cameras. For the TZ8 I have something finally found: tighten the screw on the tripod mount to hang the neck and for photographing the button at the bottom (and if necessary an additional lateral pushbuttons) solve the so dissolved part of the camera bag to fold back down and you're done. And unlike the camera bags of my very old cameras you can here even the majority of the pocket completely removed without having to sacrifice the ease of wearing my neck strap.
With regard to feel and look I can connect here and which in the execution in full brown me the four-and-five-star Vorrezensenten to the black version. Power 'nen very valued and robust impression (even if it's probably not real leather) and has a charming, understated retro design. A truly beautiful part - just not the usual Plastiktascheneinheitsbrei, one gets for compact digital cameras commonly.
The fact that the bag has no way to accommodate a second battery or an additional memory card, do not bother me, because I make myself neither with a nearly empty battery even with a brimful memory card on the way (to go shopping, I do not go so well with an empty wallet and full bags going ...).
The only complaint for me: As can be seen well on the product pictures, the bag can unfortunately the upper lateral area of the camera from moisture / dirt unprotected. Pull this but no point on, because on the basis of the product illustrations I was about before buying clear.
Anyone looking for a camera bag, the total protection against dirt / moisture and provides an ideal venue for accessories fuss is with this bag ill advised. Allen seeking practical for everyday photography's bag, which protect against surges / scratching sufficient and like the retro look, I recommend: Try it!
