notwithstanding that many people who have evidently never drop a camera be recommend this case , it be inferior in every respect to other case available at a similar price . I return this case and order a different one of similar size , make by a different manufacturer . if you be curious as to what that would be , just do a search within Camera and Photo for 5693 . or check my other review . this case have only a layer of soft foam padding so thin that you can compress it to the thickness of a sheet of paper with the slightest pinch of you thumb and finger . it be incapable of absorb any useful amount of energy , and hence incapable of offer you camera any significant measure of protection . this case use a zipper closure that be not only inconvenient as compare to a snug-fitting flap that close with a side-release buckle , but also , wear of the camera at the point where it will inevitably rub on the zipper , will be unavoidable . this be a horrible design , altogether inappropriate for the intended purpose . the cover that pull out and cover 3\/4 of the case might help to deter water in situation where it probably would not get wet anyway . the other case that I order will be not quite as good in this respect , but if I be concerned about the camera get wet , I 'll use a plastic zip-lock bag either around the camera inside the case , or else around the case . something else that I do not like about this case be that it use that fuzzy nylon -lrb- or polyester -rrb- for the lining , which be the same stuff that you see use a lot for line the pocket of coat and jacket . it be suppose to simulate soft cotton , but it be not the same . the fuzzy fiber have a way of stick to my finger . in the jacket that I have that use this stuff , every time I put my hand in the pocket and then pull they out , the pocket lining would come out along with my hand . I just do not like the scratchy feel of this stuff , and I prefer a smooth lining that simulate silk instead .