Camera case options for X Vario

[dkCambridgeshire]

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There are various camera case options for the X Vario e.g. 'Ever Ready' cases £120 to £180 and 'Camera Protector Cases' £90 to £100 in 8 colours and three different finishes

 

I'll probably buy a new or used leather case eventually but at the moment I'm 'watching the pennies' having just bought the lens hood.

 

However, pro-tem I discovered that the Leica Neopren case M code 14867 with 'regular size' front, price £50 new fits the X Vario quite well.

 

There's also the 14868 Neopren M case with the 'long nose' front; I have not tried it but it might be an option to use with the lens hood attached.

 

I managed to buy a secondhand Leica 14867 Neopren M case for £20 from a UK dealer and it does the job fine ... and it stretches (just) over the camera when the EVF is fitted.

 

It's not as smart as a leather case but it does the job, its a Leica case, and will prevent the camera getting scratched/damaged when it's not in use.

 

Th case is not designed for the X Vario - so fit it at your own risk - but on my camera it fits fine ... and 'the price was right'.

 

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In this photo the case is closed over the EVF ... as fitted to the camera below

 

 

 

 

I'm still waiting for the lens hood - held up by the local Royal Mail postmen's strike.

 

 

Best wishes

 

dunk

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[wda]

Dunk, I have both sizes of Leica M neoprene cases. I have used them for M8 and M9 cameras. Remember that the soft cases are not water-proof, so be careful if out in threatening weather conditions.

 

Did you consider the half-case before opting for the classic Leica hand-grip? I have always gone for the latter with M and X bodies.

[dkCambridgeshire]

Dunk, I have both sizes of Leica M neoprene cases. I have used them for M8 and M9 cameras. Remember that the soft cases are not water-proof, so be careful if out in threatening weather conditions.

 

Did you consider the half-case before opting for the classic Leica hand-grip? I have always gone for the latter with M and X bodies.

 

Wilson I have neoprene cases for my M cameras - all bought 'secondhand' - I have no intention of using them in wet weather - they offer protection in my crowded safe ... and in my camera bag.They're lightweight and take up little room when folded/stored. I bought the X Vario handgrip because I find the X1 grip to be a very ergonomic accessory - and the X Vario grip was 'available' when I ordered the camera ... and it will 'eventually' be fitted with the M finger loop when the loops are available. I could have bought the half case/protector case had it been available but I'm a tight-fisted 'so and so' and I know a secondhand example will be available before long (if I need one) at half the price.

 

The Leica Neopren M case (long nose version) also fits my Olympus E5 with Leica D Vario Elmarit 14-150mm lens. When the X Vario lens hood arrives I'll find out which of the neopren cases fits the camera with hood attached; the regular case should stretch to fit but if it doesn't the long nose case should fit especially if the EVF is fitted to the camera.

 

In my original post I should have mentioned the regular neopren case fits the X Vario with the handgrip attached to the camera; it's a slightly loose fit without the grip fitted ... but add the EVF and the neopren case fits better.

 

Best wishes

 

dunk

[dkCambridgeshire]

The X Vario lens hood arrived today and when attached to the lens the camera still fits into the small Leica M neopren case.

 

dunk