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Hello there. I have been entertaining the idea of buying a half case for my Leica MP. I have mixed views about the half cases for these fine cameras. On one hand I want to protect this valuable piece of delicate machinery from harm as much as I can but on the other hand I don't want an extra layer of thickness while holding the camera which has already perfect dimensions. While I think of the Leicas and the cameras in general which have survived to this day I see a lot of them have some sort of leather case that protected them for all those years. But when I see the cameras of pros that have been brassed beautifully I admire them even more because of those marks. What are your thoughts on this subject? Does a Leica need a protection from harm? Should a black paint Leica brass over time? Will a Leica brass no matter what the intentions of its user? Does a half case make the camera thicker in a way that it affects its usability? Or do half cases make the camera easier to hold? If used with a half case, does black paint Leicas gather an uneven patina?
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Hi, I'm looking for a little help discerning if the Leitz branded case I own is a genuine article as I am unsure of its provenance. What markings on a genuine Leitz case should I look for? On the exterior of the case you can see the Leitz Wetzlar red dot on the bottom left. This appears to be a sticker applique, approx 2cm in diameter. The fastening appears to have the markings [uRNY] / (KA 1907 / {a key?} 1908 / GERMANY GERMANY is embossed on the base of the case, next to the bottom left foot. Apart from this, there are no other visible markings on the exterior of the case. The interior does not have any markings, but is lined with a light grey felt. I'm not sure which camera or system this case was intended for, so any assistance would be appreciated! Thanks!
