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Camera cases offer better protection, but they're too inconvenient for walking around. These neoprene shells are a nice compromise.

FYI, it's too small for the Canon XSi (I bought this one because another reviewer said it works with the XTi). The lens portion is long enough for Canon's 55-250IS lens, but due to the size of the XSi body the "extended flaps" don't wrap around the bottom of the lens enough for the velcro attachments to line up. I returned it and ordered the 520-202 version instead, which fits the XSi better.

Also, although Amazon's stock photo looks purple, it's actually a much nicer dark blue color.

I've been using these Zing neoprene camera covers for about 12 years. The design is superb. It cradles and cushions both the camera and attached lens, and protects it not only from fairly severe impacts (I once dropped the camera off a bed onto a marble floor and it survived), but also desert dust and everything short of total immersion in water (I do a lot of sailing and kayaking). The wrap around straps with velcro closures secure it while providing almost intant access for immediate photo ops. It can also be used with either the colored side or black side out. Since its not bulky, I keep it on my camera all the time, even in my camera equipment pack. A leash attaches it to the camera's strap.
I have a Canon Rebel XT, and this works well with most standard telephoto zooms, but its a bit tight, though still functional with my Canon 24-70 2.8L lens mounted, and anything larger (5"x3.5")might not fit.
Highly recommended!

This is the 2d Zing cover I've purchased. I use it for my Olympus E-510 with the 12-60 zoom. I find it is fantastic for my daily photowalk in the city. Moreover, when traveling it's possible to toss my camera into bags that are not designed for cameras. I also have used it as additional padding in my camera bags. It is easy to remove and I find that the fact that it hangs from the camera strap is a plus: never lost, never in the way.

Update: 06.15.09.
The leash link broke yesterday. It's made of plastic and apparently not very strong plastic bc the case wasn't under any stress. I will stick with my 5 stars bc the cover itself is excellent but if the the leash clips are important to you recognize that they are relatively fragile.

I was a little hesitant to buy this Zing case for my new camera. I wasn't sure it would protect it very well. But I sucked it up and bought it anyway and it turned out to be a great buy! The case fits nicely around my camera, protecting it from getting too banged up when I travel with it. The case is also very easy to store in a pocket or small place when it is not being used. Quite handy I'd say! All around a great case for protecting your camera!

The Zing is a great product. It lets me travel light while keeping my camera safe. I use it on a Pentax K2000 (s small DSLR) with a Tamron AS XR Di LD IF f/2.8 28mm-75mm (a decent size lens) with no issues. My only problem was deciding on witch of the Zing size case to buy. The camera fits great but the lens area has a lot of free area at front (could hold a bigger lens). Makes me wonder if the smaller version of the Zing would have been better. Still, great product and what I use when I want to travel light.