this be a great camera bag for the Canon PowerShot series of camera . I have the PowerShot a610 and it fit perfectly . the bag have a soft cushion lining to protect the camera and especially the lcd viewfinder . there be plenty of padding to protect the camera in case the bag be drop . the front-most compartment do indeed hold 4 aa battery nicely -lrb- dispite what other reviewer say -rrb- . there be even a middle pocket for a extra sd memory card -lrb- this pocket be big enough to hold the sd card it it be own plastic case -rrb- . the shoulder strap be nice and long and fully adjustable to make it long enough to drape across the body , or short enough to carry it on you shoulder with the bag tuck under you armpit . the belt loop be the best I have see on a camera case with a sturdy double velcro closure . I be a big fan of the Codura nylon that this bag be make of due to its durability and water repellency , but this bag even have a pullout water proof cover to protect the bag even more in wet weather . I guess the only thing prevent I from give this item 5 star be the front most pocket that hold the battery . when the bag be close , the battery be secure and snug , but when the bag be open , the battery sometimes fall out . this be not really a big deal , but it be worth mention . a easy fix be to simply tape up the battery with Scotch tape before put they in the bag , that way they stay together . I be originally go to buy the case make make by Canon specifically for this camera , but after read review on the Lowepro case I get it instead and I be glad I do . the Canon case be good and sturdy , but there be no room for battery and there be no padding to protect the camera be the case be drop .