Camera-Accessories Reviews

A hood is the answer. This one comes with a thin frame bracket. You attach it to the perimeter of the camera's LCD. You have to peel away a paper coating that reveals a sticky coating. Just press the frame in place (Nikon provides two brackets).

The hood has a tab on the top and bottom. You just snap it into the bracket when you need to use it. I found that it stays tight. The only problem you may have is where to store the hood. Nikon claims you can press it flat. You can, but when you wish to use it again, it is somewhat out of shape. You have to work it a bit before it's rectangular again. I just don't fold mine.

It ended up being a yes and no. Yes, this thing is tiny, so it is easy to travel, carry and store. Yes it does charge in about 2 1/2 hours.

Only problem is, after 2 hours of charging you get about 15-30 minutes worth of usuage.

My recommendation is to go ahead and buy this, but get several pairs of batteries. This way you will have atleast one set ready to go, when the others die unexpectantly.

Optically fine though there is some edge distortion. No problem for use as a finder, though. If you've never used a right angle finder before, be warned that initial orientation is little harder than with straight-through finders. I added a zero-power "bulls eye" finder to help with this. This combination makes finding things very easy.

The design (no cross supports) suggests you shouldn't put heavy side-ways pressure on it. Because of its size, it would seem inviting for kids to sit on, but that seems like a very bad idea.

However, I know someone who has had one for several years and it still looks like it's holding up great.

Pros:
-Internal material is soft and good quality;
-Inside bag is "L" shaped and Sony camera fits perfectly (for 717 it is little too much space left);
-Top, sides and bottom are covered with thick soft material protecting camera;
-Tight but expandable side pockets;
-Excellent product materials and labor.

Cons:
-No top handle;
-Strap hooks and bag rings (where you attach hooks) are from plastic. Not cheap plastic, but it is plastic. For price range paid metal would be expected;
-Top of bag is from synthetic material, so it puts on doubt about heavy weather conditions;
-There is no zipper under cover so taking bag to beach or other dusty/sandy place when it is windy is not recommended;
-Front pocket is way to small, regular leans cleaning book will not fit there;
-Enough space just for one extra battery;
-For my 717 (same as 707 in terms of size) there is way too much space inside;

Conclusion:
This item is good if you have few filters, one extra battery, mini (pocket size - smallest one) tripod and few memory sticks. And there is no more space for anything else. I would rate bag as 'easy pick bag' rather that 'take it all bag'.