my new d-lux 4 case

[mhoutman]

last tuesday i bought in japan through ebay the panasonic DMW-CLX3-K ever-ready case for my d-lux 4. it arrived today.

good leather quality, perfect fit and with integrated grip. i will use it as a half case when the viewfinder finally arrives.

enjoy.

btw it also fits the d-lux 3

[John Thawley]

WAY cool... wow that it is nice.

JT

[brucek]

FYI - B&H has these in stock.

[hammam]

Yes, nice, but this knob is huge and ugly. Sorry.

[miami91]

Originally Posted by hammam

Yes, nice, but this knob is huge and ugly. Sorry.

Agreed. A bit too much protruding metal for my taste.

Jeff.

[rycm]

I think I would prefer a belt case, and wrist strap. The camera is so light that hanging it around the neck is an overkill.

[mhoutman]

Originally Posted by miami91

Agreed. A bit too much protruding metal for my taste.

Jeff.

i agree here partly but if you want to fit a tripod you need some sturdy part. i don't think luigi has yet a solution for his case to hold a tripod ?

[mhoutman]

Originally Posted by rycm

I think I would prefer a belt case, and wrist strap. The camera is so light that hanging it around the neck is an overkill.

wait till you have the viewfinder attached. it will hold like an small m8

[miami91]

Originally Posted by mhoutman

i agree here partly but if you want to fit a tripod you need some sturdy part. i don't think luigi has yet a solution for his case to hold a tripod ?

Actually, he does. Someone on DP Review has been in communication with him regarding case design for the D-Lux 4, and he's committed to designing a slightly smaller version of his screw which affixes the case to the tripod thread, and provides a replacement tripod thread in the middle of the screw. And nicely, the screw is recessed into the thick leather bottom of the case, so it does not protrude. I have these screws on my M cases, and they work quite well.

Jeff.

[mhoutman]

Originally Posted by miami91

Actually, he does. Someone on DP Review has been in communication with him regarding case design for the D-Lux 4, and he's committed to designing a slightly smaller version of his screw which affixes the case to the tripod thread, and provides a replacement tripod thread in the middle of the screw. And nicely, the screw is recessed into the thick leather bottom of the case, so it does not protrude. I have these screws on my M cases, and they work quite well.

Jeff.

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And this is for an substantial extra fee ?

[miami91]

Originally Posted by mhoutman

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And this is for an substantial extra fee ?

It's extra --- can't remember how much. Anyone interested can check his website (Leicatime Luigi Crescenzi : leica cameras leica compur mp elmar 250 reporter leicavit) and email him for a quote.

Jeff.

[RIDE]

I'm the one who posted about the Luigi case in dpreview...also put up that post here (just a few threads down).

I am getting the optional tripod screw with my case...50 Euro upgrade charge. Luigi has to specially make some new screws that are smaller to fit the bottom of the D-LUX 4 case. And yes...they are totally recessed and quite clean looking.

RIDE