Half Case Suggestions for A7RII

[Habermas]

Hi All,

 

Has anyone had any experience with either the Ulysses or Pelle half cases for the A7RII (the ones that cover the rear of the camera as well)? I'm looking for something that will give me a bit of extra protection (I'm used to banging my A850 but am more cautious with the A7). I'm often juggling the camera plus other stuff (we have a 4 year old) so the camera can sometimes bump into a car door, etc. I think I'd prefer the fuller coverage of the Pelle and Ulysses cases vs. a regular half case like Sony or Gariz, but they also cost a lot more. I don't really tilt out the screen, so this isn't an issue for me. Just wondering if anyone has purchased one of these and has any feedback.

 

Best,
Grant

 

http://www.ulysses-photo.com/page/3

http://www.angelo-pelle.com/sony-a7ii-half-case-second-generation.html
 

 

 

[tinplater]

If you can't replace the battery without removing the camera from the case I wouldn't use it. 

[Guest all8]

I have the Pelle case, its quite nice, and I use it on vacation when I don't want to bother with a camera bag - it offers good protection. Its no problem to remove the case for changing battery or getting the card out ... 

 

Apparently there is a new model for 2017 ... with some better support for access to the LCD Tilt and SD Card ... but actually I would rather not have that.

[Habermas]

Thanks, that's a big help!

[Jeffreykmd]

Like my gariz case.

 

 

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[Habermas]

Hi All,

 

I'm not sure if anyone is interested, but I thought I'd post this for those who are considering the Pelle case. I bought one (the "full coverage" version that doesn't allow the screen to be extended). I never extend the screen, so that works fine for me. The case fits quite well and gives some excellent additional cushioning at most of the key points where I might ding the camera.  You have to remove the case to change the battery (the Ulysses has a flap that allows you to change the battery with the case on). Again, that's not a problem for me since, and it's very easy to take the case on and off. I'm not shooting professionally or under any great time pressures either. You can access the Fn button by pushing against the case above it. The craftsmanship is excellent. I would have been fine with a cheaper material, etc. as I just wanted protection, but it's definitely well constructed and no one else makes a case that it this protective. The A7RII is not an easy camera to build a fuller case around given the size and all the buttons you need to access, but this provides as much protection as possible. For myself, and the relatively low-intensity shooting that I do it's perfect. Happy to answer any other questions people might have.