fjmcsu Posted February 23, 2007 Share #21 Posted February 23, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just received my Luigi case(full with grip, black) & deluxe strap.I must agree with all posters that quality is exquisite, communication with Luigi was excellent & enjoyed dealing with him.In addition to the goods delivered as ordered he also sends a nice box with some Leica retro pictures across the cover and a Leica key chain! To anyone still on the fence dealing with someone so far away as Rome(if in USA/North America), go for it if you can afford to, you won't be disappointed! P.S. grip works like a charm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tore Posted April 13, 2007 Share #22 Posted April 13, 2007 I use the Kameraleder Cases on my M5s and MP, however I believe he has stopped making them. I have ordered Luigi 1/2 cases for my SL2s and I am sure they will be fine. I have ordered a M6 1/2 case with strap from Kameraleder this week. Had a nice email conversation with George Elanjian at Kameraleder. They still make the cases and mine is on the way to Norway hopefully it will arrive next week. Tore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Morrison Posted April 13, 2007 Share #23 Posted April 13, 2007 I sent a money order for $351. U.S. to KAMERALEDER about a week ago for a half-case and strap. This was in response to a query I had made re prices for the foregoing and for shipping to Canada. Yesterday I received an e-mail from George somebody saying that it had just occurred to him that I might have made the money order out to KAMERALEDER which he can't deposit. Well, of course I did! KAMERALEDER is whom I am dealing with and no alternative instruction had been given. Apparently George would like me to send another money order made out to him. The hell I will. Robert Morrison, M4-P, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 13, 2007 Share #24 Posted April 13, 2007 Nope. I use the strap that comes with the camera, and given that I live right on the beach and there is a lot of sand blown about I sometimes walk with a vinyl cover for the lens. Not sure how you change film with a leather case. Maybe you take the camera home first. Leica is good gear and should be able to put up with anythying you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicabug Posted April 14, 2007 Share #25 Posted April 14, 2007 I have tried Leica, Luigi, and Kameraleder. Of all, I think the Luigi case with built in grip is the best. Very comfortable to hold and very well made. I believe Kameraleder is no longer available new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Morrison Posted April 19, 2007 Share #26 Posted April 19, 2007 I sent a money order for $351. U.S. to KAMERALEDER about a week ago for a half-case and strap.This was in response to a query I had made re prices for the foregoing and for shipping to Canada. Yesterday I received an e-mail from George somebody saying that it had just occurred to him that I might have made the money order out to KAMERALEDER which he can't deposit. Well, of course I did! KAMERALEDER is whom I am dealing with and no alternative instruction had been given. Apparently George would like me to send another money order made out to him. The hell I will. Today I received a half-case for my M4-P from KAMERALEDER. It appears that George Elanjian is prepared to bend over backwards to deliver the goods to his customer. As well as being delighted with George's effort to do the honourable thing I am doubly delighted with the case and strap. They are quite well made with a finer stitch than a Luigi or Artist & Artisan case. The case and strap match perfectly. While the case is rigid with a chamois leather-like lining, the strap is supple and delightfully simple and comfortable. The case fits my Rapidwinder equipped Leica with a precision commensurate with that of a Leica but the biggest treat of all is the olfactory delight of having my nose pressed against that aromatic leather whilst I look through the viewfinder. I had placed a stop-payment on the money order I had sent George because I did not understand the financial exigency. Will George be sent a new money order? Hell yes! Robert Morrison, M4-P, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted April 19, 2007 Share #27 Posted April 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Robert, Thanks for your eloquent description. "A precision commensurate with that of a Leica" is right on the mark. Think you will also find that wonderful leather very grippy without any need for bulges or knobs. Fabulous quality, even down to the shaped design of the pad on the strap to fit your neck. Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 19, 2007 Share #28 Posted April 19, 2007 By the looks of it, you have to take the strap off the lugs to remove these half cases. Every time you change film. If, like William by his own admission, you are a "Christmas/vacation/Christmas per film" shooter (only kidding! ), then I can see that's not a problem, but what do most people do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted April 19, 2007 Share #29 Posted April 19, 2007 By the looks of it, you have to take the strap off the lugs to remove these half cases. Every time you change film. If, like William by his own admission, you are a "Christmas/vacation/Christmas per film" shooter (only kidding! ), then I can see that's not a problem, but what do most people do? Andy, What are you drinking? I need some! The strap is attached to the case. There is no strain on the lugs and therefore no chance of light leaks from strain there. The camera is snugly held by the tripod screw and removing the body from the case takes maybe three seconds. Kameraleder: LEICA M6 Body Case What is Christmas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 19, 2007 Share #30 Posted April 19, 2007 English Breakfast Tea - what else? It was a quarter to seven in the morning. Welcome to my world. I was talking about the Luigi cases shown above, although, it seems as if there's a press-stud behind each lug that needs to be released to remove the case, rather than removing the strap. Fair enough, but that must surely put a wear and tear point on the stud flap. I am wondering why people make these things more complicated than they need to be. My case for my M2 just screws into the tripod mount - I fail to see the need for anything else, to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted April 19, 2007 Share #31 Posted April 19, 2007 I have to confess I've never seen the point of these half cases. The one part of the camera they don't protect is the most sensitive - i.e. the upper part containing the rangefinder - and they just seem to make changing film more difficult. With the M3/6/8 I only have to flip the camera upside down while wearing it on a strap and I can use both hands to remove the base and change the film/SD card. I'm not advocating that people are stupid for buying them, but I really don't see the point myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted April 19, 2007 Share #32 Posted April 19, 2007 I have to confess I've never seen the point of these half cases. The one part of the camera they don't protect is the most sensitive - i.e. the upper part containing the rangefinder - and they just seem to make changing film more difficult. With the M3/6/8 I only have to flip the camera upside down while wearing it on a strap and I can use both hands to remove the base and change the film/SD card. I'm not advocating that people are stupid for buying them, but I really don't see the point myself. The half-case can also be useful as protection for yourself, and not necessarily the camera - in a very cold weather ! That´s what i use a half-case for. Whenever it´s warm enough, i rather not use any case. I feel the ergonomics of an M-camera is best without any case. Just a personal opinion, of course. Niko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 19, 2007 Share #33 Posted April 19, 2007 Are you telling me that you change films without a neckstrap on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 19, 2007 Share #34 Posted April 19, 2007 When did Leica M become such a crap instument that it needs all this protection anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted April 19, 2007 Share #35 Posted April 19, 2007 Are you telling me that you change films without a neckstrap on? Hi Rob, if you're refering to my coment, I flip the camera upside down waering the neckstrap. After a while it becomes easier than changing film on one of those flappy back cameras <grin> Of course the camera doesn't _need_ the protection of a case, but it's like filters, some people do, others don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 19, 2007 Share #36 Posted April 19, 2007 Hi Steve. Came back to self edit delete but I guess I cant really now you covered me up:D. I guess if people have to wrap up their little jewels that is their business. I just wonder about Leicas reputation these days. Is it for expensive accoutrement or hard arsed go anywhere camera with staggering optics? Ehhhh...dont answer that. Yea the neck strap is that bit of security when you are changing films unless you are at home in the arm chair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roccoriley Posted April 19, 2007 Share #37 Posted April 19, 2007 By the looks of it, you have to take the strap off the lugs to remove these half cases. Every time you change film. No, you don't take the straps off the lugs. There are two snaps that you release, takes just a second to pop the two snaps and slip the case off. The neckstrap remains attached. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roccoriley Posted April 19, 2007 Share #38 Posted April 19, 2007 Hi Steve. Came back to self edit delete but I guess I cant really now you covered me up:D.I guess if people have to wrap up their little jewels that is their business. Is it for expensive accoutrement or hard arsed go anywhere camera with staggering optics? Does it matter? If you have something that is nice most people try to take care of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Morrison Posted April 20, 2007 Share #39 Posted April 20, 2007 Steve: I've never thought of flipping the camera upside down whilst wearing the neckstrap! And me with a prominant pot-belly upon which to perch it too! It actually makes the bottom-loading peculiarity of the 'M' a bonus. I'll never have to justify this archaic feature to anyone again (maybe I'll even fob it off as advanced). Yours, Robert Morrison, M4-P, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mondello Posted April 20, 2007 Share #40 Posted April 20, 2007 Got the M8 "camera protector" half-case and the new wide leather strap. They are nice. Of course they run about $209 for the set against $360 for the handmade Luigi set. Pay yer money and take yer choice! http://www.popflash.com/index.php?p=product&id=961&parent=3 http://www.popflash.com/index.php?p=product&id=459&parent=0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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