chiptw Posted August 31, 2011 Share #21 Â Posted August 31, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Erg, Â not sure how he 'weathered' or processed this leather to look like that--guess it is his trade secret--he does have a Master in bio-chemistry . But it is definitely a chemical process. Â Will post some pictures later, when I get home from the office, so you can get a further feel of his little shop. Â Regards, Â Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chiptw Posted August 31, 2011 Share #22  Posted August 31, 2011 See following some pics I shot yesterday. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160183-wotancraft-m9-holster/?do=findComment&comment=1780653'>More sharing options...
erg Posted August 31, 2011 Share #23 Â Posted August 31, 2011 There's my holster on pic number two ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 31, 2011 Share #24 Â Posted August 31, 2011 Seriously - do people wear this stuff? Â Â Shakes head. Â Â Walks away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted August 31, 2011 Share #25  Posted August 31, 2011 Seriously - do people wear this stuff?  Shakes head.   Walks away.  Well... I have been wearing a self-made belt holster for about thirty years... Here is a very old picture of myself.  I find it very practical if you carry an M all the time as I do... You can then carry a second lens in a pocket or a second M+lens like every mortal.  These holsters in the thread seem to be a bit over the top, but I would love to work with the shop to have another holster like mine made and possibly improved. When I had an M5 I made one that kept it vertically rather than horizontally, and I am wondering if that would be better now for my M9.  My take is that the less frills, like buckles, straps and curves the lighter the holster will be. It should also be rigid, to prevent the camera from sliding off because of its weight... a latch should be used only to prevent sliding when the holster is turned over. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160183-wotancraft-m9-holster/?do=findComment&comment=1780789'>More sharing options...
Fang Posted August 31, 2011 Share #26 Â Posted August 31, 2011 Yes Mustafa. Â I tend to agree with you and like your belt holster. Â I am looking for a belt holster for the M9 preferably with the half case and thumbs up. Â I have been using the D-Lux 5 with the original leather case as a belt holster and I like it that way. Â Hope Wotancraft can design an M9 belt holster ??? Â Well... I have been wearing a self-made belt holster for about thirty years.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptw Posted August 31, 2011 Share #27 Â Posted August 31, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey Fang, Â actually James has designed a belt one for his own use, to pocket his little Olympus camera. Will try and go back and take another picture for your reference. Â But he has contemplated making one for a M9 that he also owns--yet the weight of the camera makes it too bulky and heavy to hang comfortable on just a belt--his pants started to 'droop' or sag....and decided it was not feasible. You can try the same thing, by hanging a big water bottle on your belt, not something you would want to do on a daily basis. Â Will keep you posted. Â Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 31, 2011 Share #28 Â Posted August 31, 2011 I think its admirable that there are people who are prepared to put their art before any considerations of personal appearance. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted August 31, 2011 Share #29  Posted August 31, 2011 Hey Fang, actually James has designed a belt one for his own use, to pocket his little Olympus camera. Will try and go back and take another picture for your reference.  But he has contemplated designing one for a M9 that he also owns--yet the weight of the camera makes it too bulky & heavy to hang comfortable on just a belt--his pants started to 'droop' or sag....and decided it was not feasible. You can try the same thing, by hanging a big water bottle of your belt, not something you would want to do on a daily basis.  Will keep you posted.  Philip  As I said, I have been doing it for thirty years... Starting with the M4, then M6, M8 and now the M9... I even managed to use the same holster that I did for the M6, I just had to move the pushbutton up a notch to allow for the extra thickness.  What does make a difference is the type of lens on the body... It should not be more than 250g, then the weight becomes a bit uncomfortable.  That said I used it for two years with a chrome 35 Summicron asph (345g). Now I have a 35 Summicron v4 and it feels much better.  If you like to keep the belt of your trousers a bit loose, then maybe you will have a problem, but if you keep your belt reasonably snug, it works pretty well... As I said... thirty years... I even got married with my M6 safely tucked under my jacket (much to the chagrin of my mother in law) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erg Posted August 31, 2011 Share #30  Posted August 31, 2011 Seriously - do people wear this stuff?  Shakes head.   Walks away.  Goodbye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted August 31, 2011 Share #31  Posted August 31, 2011 I think its admirable that there are people who are prepared to put their art before any considerations of personal appearance.             Well... When I wear a jacket it's almost invisible, and when people notice it they think it is a gun.  And if you talk about appearances, I am not too sure about a camera hanging over the shoulder of your dinner jacket... My wife always complains about it and prefers the far less visible holster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptw Posted August 31, 2011 Share #32 Â Posted August 31, 2011 Hey Mustafa.... Â admirable to keep your m9 on your body all the time--possible to take a picture of your M9 on your belt, to see close-up how it looks like. Â And you have a tolerable wife & mother-in-law My wife & son already hates it every time I bring mine along. Â Thanks.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 31, 2011 Share #33 Â Posted August 31, 2011 I liked the concept of the holster, but am concerned about ease of access to the camera - and also how easy it would be for somebody to pickpocket! Â A safety cord would fix that. By safety cord I mean a thin steel cable, possibly wrapped in leather like the PacSafe uses. Or just use a PacSafe product. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 31, 2011 Share #34  Posted August 31, 2011 ... When I wear a jacket it's almost invisible, and when people notice it they think it is a gun...... ..  And that's a good thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted August 31, 2011 Share #35  Posted August 31, 2011 Hey Fang, actually James has designed a belt one for his own use, to pocket his little Olympus camera. Will try and go back and take another picture for your reference.  But he has contemplated making one for a M9 that he also owns--yet the weight of the camera makes it too bulky and heavy to hang comfortable on just a belt--his pants started to 'droop' or sag....and decided it was not feasible. You can try the same thing, by hanging a big water bottle on your belt, not something you would want to do on a daily basis.  Will keep you posted.  Philip  I tried the same thing. As much as I wanted it to work, I had to say no to crack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted August 31, 2011 Share #36 Â Posted August 31, 2011 And that's a good thing? Â I personally couldn't care less what they thought. The fact remains that my camera is far less obvious than if it were hanging from my shoulder... And far more practical at a social occasion, or during the course of a day for that matter, when photography is not the main course, but it might be a surprise pudding. Â And I do love surprise puddings that I can hang on my wall, or sell at the gallery! Â Does it require dedication?... You bet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted August 31, 2011 Share #37  Posted August 31, 2011 Hey Mustafa.... admirable to keep your m9 on your body all the time--possible to take a picture of your M9 on your belt, to see close-up how it looks like.  And you have a tolerable wife & mother-in-law My wife & son already hates it every time I bring mine along.  Thanks..  I'll post something tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted August 31, 2011 Share #38 Â Posted August 31, 2011 I used to wear a rigid belt pouch all the time for my Canon S45 and Canon S70. They were about the same size as a Leica CM or Minilux, I think. Anything much bigger or heavier than that and it would get uncomfortable or unwieldy, as I discovered when trying to put the Canon G7 on my belt in a slim fitting Lowepro pouch. Â I simply cannot imagine putting a M9, or anything of that size, on my belt. Not if I want to wear jackets and tops over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erg Posted September 1, 2011 Share #39 Â Posted September 1, 2011 Â I simply cannot imagine putting a M9, or anything of that size, on my belt. Not if I want to wear jackets and tops over it. Â I agree. Having something of the size an weight of a M9 with a lens on your belt must feel uncomfortable. The weight of a gun and a M9 with lens are quite the same. It's obvious that a holster is one of the better solutions to carry a camera and still being able to move easy.I think it's the second best solution after a comfortable neck strap, but you can move faster without a dangling of your camera with a holster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
businessasusual Posted September 1, 2011 Share #40  Posted September 1, 2011 I or at the Annie Barton site:  Barton 1972 Leather Camera Bag| Gordy's camera strap | WotansCraft | Panerai Leather strap| Leather Camera Bag  The bags are very well made and padded. Most of them have a removable water proof insert. Most of them are half leather and half waxed canvas. There are some buckles, buttons and zippers on most of their bags, I like it, but some don't.  They have a worn look that I really like and best of all, they don't look anything like camera bags.  The holsters are quite cool, unlike the one Leica has for the M9T that does not have a fastener to secure the camera if it is flipped over for whatever reasons, the Wotancraft ones I have seen do (at least the pre release ones I have seen). Leather quality is top notch. You will most likely need a wriststrap when using the hoslter.  I have also seen preproduction Wotancraft half cases, they are really beautiful, the ones I have seen are leather and canvas.  I have an Annie Barton 1972 Camera Bag - superb quality for the price I paid. It's going to look even better when it's been truly thrown around a bit. I actually use it with the partitions as a bag and not for my camera gear. Can vouch for the quality on this product, simply beautiful. Soft leather and wonderful colour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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