Having just purchased a new Sony compact camcorder (DCR-SR range) I wanted to get a case that was not an obvious thief magnet and offered quality affordable protection. With the price difference so little between genuine Sony and independent case manufacturers I decided to go with the genuine article.
I have not had it long but it is well padded with a discrete small pocket, useful for a small battery or filter and the zips and clip seems good quality.
When fully closed the top is very well protected with the sides zipped shut and an additional flap over the top. It would have to be very wet indeed to ingress water into the fully closed case.
The only negative side I found, and this was TOTALLY my fault and no reflection on the product, was when I purchased a wide angle extension lens, it made the case a very tight fit, but I did get one of the physically biggest lenses!
All in all, a great little case.
Thoroughly Recommended.