Scott writes, “I’ve dropped my digicam one too many times, and so I’m looking for some kind of “armor” to wrap the camera in to give it some protection.
In a world with what seems like thousands of different cases for the iPod, you’d think there would be more choices for protecting your digital camera from drops. As you point out, the digital SLR market has some great solutions to protect both camera bodies and SLR lenses from drops. I have yet to find anything that guarantees your camera won’t get broken if you drop it, but there are a few solutions that should improve the chances if your point-and-shoot digital camera takes a fall.
A camera leash might serve you better than a case. They are very affordable, with lots of leash options on Amazon. A leash fastens to your wrist and keeps your camera from dropping when it slips from your hand, which addresses the root cause of having your camera drop in the first place.
Ruggard SleekGuard silicone amera skins like the one pictured above are designed to fit around your camera body without restricting any functionality. They even come with additional protection for the cap that protects your camera sensors when the lens is removed. Casing is made of a smooth silicone and helps protect against bumps and scrapes. Prices on Amazon vary by camera model.
