The very first ever-ready case for Leica

[Pecole]

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As soon as 1930, after offering the ETRIN combination case for the Leica I, Leitz advertised the ESNEL ever-ready case. This very first model had no fastening screw - the camera was more or less "secured" by the circular opening partly covering the lens flange - and the neck strap was fixed. I have been lucky in finding one in excellent condition at a flea market in the early 1980s. Here are two pixes of this rarely - if ever - illustrated item.

[Robert J]

I have one of these which is identical to yours except for the neckstrap.It is a continuous strap which runs through a loop at each side and one on the bottom.The fit is snug enough that the camera will not fall out even when the case is held upside down and shaken.It only cost me $25.00,a good deal?

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[Pecole]

I have one of these which is identical to yours except for the neckstrap.It is a continuous strap which runs through a loop at each side and one on the bottom.The fit is snug enough that the camera will not fall out even when the case is held upside down and shaken.It only cost me $25.00,a good deal?

 

25 USD was certainly a good deal, even if mine costed me the equivalent of...0.50 euro ! Now about yours : it is the second version, with the "running through", detachable strap, dating 1931 and heralding the classical ESNAR (with fastening screw) offered as from 1932.

[jerzy]

what about this one? It must be later, I assume, right to the lens it jas a small strap to protect camera to fall out. Sorry for picture quality.

jerzy

[Robert J]

what about this one? It must be later, I assume, right to the lens it jas a small strap to protect camera to fall out. Sorry for picture quality.

jerzy

 

A replica of this case was supplied with the O-series replica cameras.