Alright, so my TineeOwl case w/ camera control cover came in about 45 min ago. If you used TineeOwl cases before, then you know what to expect.
Brief overview.
- It has a texture on the back thats a bit more mellow compared to the Sheath but still nice.
- The sides have the dots similar to the Rebel cases, again though, a bit more mellow.
- The inside of lined with microfiber.
- I quite like the rounded action button. It's unique.
- The molded buttons are VERY clicky and tactile and the cut slits for them are one of the thinnest variations.
- It has a proper lip for the camera and all around the sides for lay on table.
- It's a TPU. It's a tad more flimsy than the Sheath's TPU.
- I cannot see the magsafe ring on this case UNLESS I use an LED flashlight and hold it at the right angle. Very minimal and probably rare.
- Quality is very similar to Smartish cases like the GripMunk.
Camera Control Cover: It's a similar design to what the Spigen cases. It's not the same rod style that the Sup cases are using. It's VERY well molded on and around the button. It feels like much better quality compared to some of the others I've seen and tinkered with. Buttons clicks and light clicks work perfect. Slides require a little extra pressure compared to no cover/Apple Silicone.
Residue: There was some kind of sticky residue on the inside of the camera cover button. It came right off when I wiped it with my finger. It was more like sticker residue. I think it was from whatever they are coating that area with some sort of 'soft coat' so it doesn't scratch your control button. It came off and appears fine. The photos included below have the residue on them. Without it, its just black with the dots for the circuit on it.
Bottom line: If you love the Sheath/Synthesis style of a case and have been bummed that Caudabe hasn't released a camera control cover version, then this is by far the best current substitute. It's super cheap at around $16. Unfortunately, color options are very limited. I went with the Stone for the time being.
That's about it for now. It's still very early in using it.
Edit: Oh! You can pop out the camera control cover and pop it back in. So I was able to properly inspect it and clean it completely of that residue mentioned above. It's very solid built little module!
(Not the best photos, my apologies. Horrid lighting. I've got a few sick kiddos so I had to rush..)
Brief overview.
- It has a texture on the back thats a bit more mellow compared to the Sheath but still nice.
- The sides have the dots similar to the Rebel cases, again though, a bit more mellow.
- The inside of lined with microfiber.
- I quite like the rounded action button. It's unique.
- The molded buttons are VERY clicky and tactile and the cut slits for them are one of the thinnest variations.
- It has a proper lip for the camera and all around the sides for lay on table.
- It's a TPU. It's a tad more flimsy than the Sheath's TPU.
- I cannot see the magsafe ring on this case UNLESS I use an LED flashlight and hold it at the right angle. Very minimal and probably rare.
- Quality is very similar to Smartish cases like the GripMunk.
Camera Control Cover: It's a similar design to what the Spigen cases. It's not the same rod style that the Sup cases are using. It's VERY well molded on and around the button. It feels like much better quality compared to some of the others I've seen and tinkered with. Buttons clicks and light clicks work perfect. Slides require a little extra pressure compared to no cover/Apple Silicone.
Residue: There was some kind of sticky residue on the inside of the camera cover button. It came right off when I wiped it with my finger. It was more like sticker residue. I think it was from whatever they are coating that area with some sort of 'soft coat' so it doesn't scratch your control button. It came off and appears fine. The photos included below have the residue on them. Without it, its just black with the dots for the circuit on it.
Bottom line: If you love the Sheath/Synthesis style of a case and have been bummed that Caudabe hasn't released a camera control cover version, then this is by far the best current substitute. It's super cheap at around $16. Unfortunately, color options are very limited. I went with the Stone for the time being.
That's about it for now. It's still very early in using it.
Edit: Oh! You can pop out the camera control cover and pop it back in. So I was able to properly inspect it and clean it completely of that residue mentioned above. It's very solid built little module!
(Not the best photos, my apologies. Horrid lighting. I've got a few sick kiddos so I had to rush..)
Attachments
Last edited:
