The camera case only works if you wear a belt-- there is no clip on. The case itself holds only the camera, not even space for a spare battery or memory card. (I've heard the case will darken your camera, but I didn't end up using the case). The neck strap is not useful, it's too long. At '34 inches, if you're not careful you could swing your camera into something and break it. (The Canon Camera rocks, however.)

My existing battery aged and I started to look forward a replacement. After I read several reviews, I preferred to choose the original one, because of heating and performance problems. Therefore, I found a good bundle price If I'd selected the cord, battery and case for my sd100 camera. By the way, I did not have a good case as this new one. I rated 4 stars, because I preferred to stay with the original cord.

Good for the camera case. Others have pointed out the only problem with the case it that it discolors the camera's exterior with spots which cannot be removed. (Supported by Canon's support site which confirms this but disclaims, "Does not effect the operation of the camera.")
Better is the necklace to hold the camera. Major problem is the necessity to remove the hand-carry strap, thus creating a wear it or carry it decision.
Best is the battery. It takes and holds a charge as it should, and ordering in combination with the other items makes it a buy.

I am am very happy with this package. The only issue, the thick stainless steel neck strap. I had no use for it and I have never seen anyone using it. I would prefer to have another extra battery or have the existing battery be an extended life one.
Overall, for the price you cannot get a leather case and battery combo from somewhere else for the same price at Amazon. I consider the neck strap an unnecessary component as the one that comes with the camera is lighter and more flexible. it is also more elegant.

If you've bought the Sd550, this is a great addition, the case has saved my camera a couple of times already from scratches and dings (especially with little kids around), the extra camera chord is long and durable (coated metal link chain) and the extra battery of course is invaluable. I'd give it 5 stars, if I didn't feel that these items should come standard with the camera. :P

After researching numerous websites looking for a Canon fitted case for my new camera, I again turned to Amazon and found just what I was looking for at the lowest price. The leather case fits well and isn't bulky, just protective. Now I don't have to worry about damaging the camera by dumping it in my purse with everything else so it can always be handy for impromptu shots. The neat, comfortable neck strap was just an added bonus.

I rated accessory kit 3 as well. Gave Kit 3 a 3 star. I gave kit 2 to my mom who just got a SD550. Great camera from what I can tell. This kit however needs major improvements. Going from the best about kit 2, to the worst about it, we will be starting with a review of the battery pack.

Battery...
Uhhh, not much to say here. Spare battery that to use as a hot spare out there if your running low after taking too many shots. Mine from kit 3 is great and I still use it to this day. I swap the active battery each time I charge. This is what gave this product as many stars as I have given it.
Final decision (Battery): WONDERFUL

Neck Strap... (Taken from Kit 3 and added improvements)
If your moving around this thing is WAY to long or way to short. It's too short to strap across you chest. It's way to long because if it hangs in front of you, your precious camera you just paid a couple to a few hundred for is now freely bouncing around. NOT good. My mom is really short and this is just too short for her to use as well. Not as much of a bouncing issue as me but still not useful enough for her. Her comment was, "This strap is either too short or too long. Doesn't fit me at all." Cracks me up because I never told her my personal opinion of the matter and she came up with the same results.
Final Decision (Neck Strap): use it for a jump drive that you use often or anything else. Just not your precious camera.

Case...
They screwed up on Kit 3, and this kit is still screwed up (managed to be even worse than kit 3). Velcro is fine for most usage so I can't knock that. Belt clip is fine and dandy. Case is pretty darn good at keeping the camera safe from outside elements and harm. Hole in center is useless as heck just like kit 3 (mom came to same conclusion). Here's where they REALLY screwed up.
Stitching in this case is worse than kit 3. In kit 3, you only had to worry about stitching screwing up your screen in the back of the case. In this case, you have stiching in the back AND the front. Unlike kit 3 which had a magnetic clasp where the stitching or any attachment to the case was hidden behind a soft cloth, this one is velcro and the stitching for that is on the inside front. The belt clasp has stiching on the other side. No escape in this kit. I HIGHLY advise for you to get a screen protector if using this case. Poor design and shame on the people who manufacture this case.
Final Decision (Case): "Move along people... nothing to see here." Seriously... don't bother using this case without a screen protector.

COMPLETE DECISION: I wouldn't buy this kit again at all. It's great that there's an extra battery but I don't think anything else is worth a penny more in this kit. Better off buying everything seprate. Going to lower my rating to 2 stars.

Although this is a good batch of accessories, the camera case itself is a little unhandy at times. It has no carry strap -- the camera strap sticks out through a slit in the top. So, if you want to carry the case by a strap and you decide to take a picture, you must open the case, pull the camera's strap through the slit, then lift the camera out. It would not keep me from buying this but it does make it unhandy.

The case is strong and give a good protection to the camera and the 'metalic' string is comfortable on your neck. And the battery itself is the same Canon brand... And I got it as I apply for the Amazon Credit card.. ($30 discount)... Thus, the whole thing only cost me $10! Can't get a better deal than that!

I think this is a great set for the money. These are my impressions of the components in the package:

1) Battery - Identical to the one you receive in the package for the SD500. This will be an added bonus for days where you are taking lots of pictures without having to worry about missing any shots (unless of course your memory card is too small) because of a dead battery.

2) Case - Nice to have, especially to avoid scratches on your new camera. (Although my personal opinion is this case should have been included with the camera.)

3) Neck Strap - To me it is worthless, to others it may not be. I do not see myself hanging the camera from my neck. The wrist strap included with the SD500 is sufficient to hold onto the camera.

Overall the set is worth the money. Just be sure to check that the battery and case sold separately are not less then this set.

I love it!!!! Its very good looking, and now my SD500 is completely save from the environment.

The only bad point, is that it is exactly form the same size of the camera, so it doesn't allow to carry in it, any memory card or the other battery.

The necklace is long so you can use it, to hold the camera in the case and take pictures without, having to take it of.

The battery is perfect, is the same taht comes original with the camera even the bateery case comes in the KIT.

If, your idea is to protect your camera from the weather, the water, its great!!!!! I recommend it!!!!

The extra battery, the case and the neck stripe, all work together to improve my experience with SD500. I like them very much!

I got this mainly because I wanted a spare battery for my Digital Elph. The case and lanyard are definitely a great bonus. The lanyard is quite stylish in coated metal and the case is a nice snug fit. I do prefer the Coach case made for these models, but the one in this kit is a great backup!

... but DEF. not worth $40, considering that the Metal Neck Strap is barely useful. The case is great, but does not hold any accessories that you'd like to caryy most of the time (ie. SD card or extra battery). I actually found a better Lowe Pre case for $12 that holds everything. And I got an extra battery online for $12.

Nice leather case with enough protection for the camera. Particularly like the convenient belt clip. It is also a good vaue since we are paying the price for a battery but get extra case and neck chain.

I have 3 digital cameras and have spare batteries for every one of them. I personally do not feel the need for the spare batteries most of the time. Think about this, 1 GB memory card (which will hold more than 300 pictures at the highest resolution and size for SD500) will be enough for a whole day use for most of people. I found that battery for SD500 match 1 GB memory card nicely (about 160 pictures with LCD monitor on and 500 with monitor off based on Canon). But to be on the safe side, it is always a good idea to have a spare.

Amazon always handles the shipments (packaging, on-time shipment and E-mail confirmation) very well and I know I will get the servce as I expected.

Just got this kit - small and good leather case - the battery is dull but useful - I don't think I'll ever use the neck srap but it is nice if you like that sort of thing. Best of all Amazon's sale meant I got a case and a battery for a smidgen less than a normal battery price.
If I have to be negative it is that there's no place in the case to store the battery.

This is a great product with the required lithium-ion battery for the SD500. It is actually cheaper to buy this kit with the case, strap, and battery than it is to buy just a separate battery. Great neck strap. Highly recommended!

I need a case and maybe a second battery, so I got this Accessory Kit 2. Nice soft leather case(fasten with velcro and belt insert on the back of the case), genuine Canon battery(for my Canon SD110), and I'd say neckstrap as a bonus item since I'm probably not going to it use anyway.