Codik Posted May 31, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 31, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone, Would one of you know if the Artisan & Artist half-case fits the Leica M? I can see no indication to that effect on their website, and my emails to them have remained unanswered. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Hi Codik, Take a look here Artisan & Artist half-case for Leica M. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
erudolph Posted May 31, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 31, 2013 Tony Rose at Popflash Photo might be able to answer your question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfarkas Posted May 31, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 31, 2013 Hi everyone, Would one of you know if the Artisan & Artist half-case fits the Leica M? I can see no indication to that effect on their website, and my emails to them have remained unanswered. Thanks. A&A doesn't make a half case for the M 240 yet. Have you looked at the Arte di Mano cases? Beautifully made! There are a variety of different models for the M 240: Arte di Mano Half Cases for M Type 240 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codik Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for the suggestion - at $400 I find it hard to justify... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peng Kang Hill Posted June 1, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 1, 2013 Hi Codik, I was an M9-P user with an A&A half case. Like you, I was trying to see if this case fits the new M. I just got my M240 two days ago. Yes, it fits quite nicely BUT the scroll wheel is partially covered and that makes scrolling difficult. If you have a nimble thumb and can work on the wheel with it partially covered, probably you can live with it. I find it uncomfortable and frustrating because I need 3 times more action to scroll left/right than you would if it's not partially hidden. So, I continued to use my new M without any protection for now. Well, perhaps that's just me. PKH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgcm Posted June 1, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2013 Have a look at Luigi's web page Leicatime Luigi Crescenzi : leica cameras leica compur mp elmar 250 reporter leicavit Luigi's half case for M 240 is very well made. I got mine a few days ago and I'm very happy with it Here you can see a picture of mine http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/286260-luigis-half-case-m.html Franco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codik Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted June 1, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks everyone - looks like I will have to wait a bit for the A&A case. Black tape in the meantime? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted June 3, 2013 Share #8 Posted June 3, 2013 Have you looked at the Arte di Mano cases? Beautifully made! There are a variety of different models for the M 240: Arte di Mano Half Cases for M Type 240 Looks fantastic especially in red on black........do they come with the carry strap as well???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott997 Posted June 3, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 3, 2013 Prior to getting the arte di mano for my M9, I tried 3 other half cases. I'm not going to name names or bash however their fit left a lot to be desired. The arte di mano Is top notch quality and fits perfectly. The leather smells good too and encourages you to take more photos! lol I custom ordered one from Dale for my new M and they helped me get exactly the color and stitching I wanted. Sure theres cheaper but if you want the best and care about quality...... Their half cases also have a front grip that makes a nice difference as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted June 3, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 3, 2013 Prior to getting the arte di mano for my M9, I tried 3 other half cases. I'm not going to name names or bash however their fit left a lot to be desired. The arte di mano Is top notch quality and fits perfectly. The leather smells good too and encourages you to take more photos! lol I custom ordered one from Dale for my new M and they helped me get exactly the color and stitching I wanted. Sure theres cheaper but if you want the best and care about quality...... Their half cases also have a front grip that makes a nice difference as well. do they come with the carry strap as well???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstam Posted June 3, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2013 Prior to getting the arte di mano for my M9, I tried 3 other half cases. I'm not going to name names or bash however their fit left a lot to be desired. The arte di mano Is top notch quality and fits perfectly. The leather smells good too and encourages you to take more photos! lol I custom ordered one from Dale for my new M and they helped me get exactly the color and stitching I wanted. Sure theres cheaper but if you want the best and care about quality...... Their half cases also have a front grip that makes a nice difference as well. Thanks for sharing your experience. I see that there is a tripod hole embedded in the base of this case. So how thick is the base? How tall does it add to the camera with the case mounted? I assume that the camera's tripod hole will not be used with this case on. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott997 Posted June 3, 2013 Share #12 Posted June 3, 2013 There is no noticeable difference in height when the case is on. A strap is not included. For the new M, the case I ordered accepts the EVF. I know the cases are not cheap. However you get what you pay for and that's why we shoot the best and nothing but the best for my babies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted June 4, 2013 Share #13 Posted June 4, 2013 I will get the red case and order a strap seperatly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted September 22, 2013 Share #14 Posted September 22, 2013 Does anyone know where to buy Artisan & Artist half case for M? I saw Dale had it, but it was out of stock when I looked last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 22, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 22, 2013 A previous post has said that they don't make them yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted September 22, 2013 Share #16 Posted September 22, 2013 Ok, I saw it here Artisan & Artist* Leather Half Case for M (Typ 240) Out of Stock so I thought they might have became available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted September 23, 2013 Share #17 Posted September 23, 2013 ...in the meantime I found Arte di Mano case more atractive so maybe I'll get this one instead of A&A. I see it has a built in grip. What is this made of? Is it some hard material inside or something like sponge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted September 23, 2013 Share #18 Posted September 23, 2013 ...in the meantime I found Arte di Mano case more atractive so maybe I'll get this one instead of A&A. I see it has a built in grip. What is this made of? Is it some hard material inside or something like sponge? I have the Arte de Mano case for my M and it is the dogs bollocks:D……………..the grip is neither hard or soft it’s just the same as the rest of the case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmitch6 Posted September 24, 2013 Share #19 Posted September 24, 2013 ...in the meantime I found Arte di Mano case more atractive so maybe I'll get this one instead of A&A. I see it has a built in grip. What is this made of? Is it some hard material inside or something like sponge? I highly recommend the Arte Di Mano cases as well. The grip is a semi-hard piece of material, neither to soft nor too hard. Here's a link to some photos of the case on my M9 if you're interested..Len M. Photography | Arte Di Mano M9 Half Case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugby Posted September 24, 2013 Share #20 Posted September 24, 2013 Look back in this forum, another post mentioned that the A&A case was not the type of leather one expects when a product is described as "leather". http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/301078-cases-m240-m9.html I've just bought the "open Arte di Mano" after an exhaustive search for all the M TYP240 cases currently available when using a Thumbs-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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