mtveiten Posted May 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Leica forum! I know there are already many posts discussing halfcases. I am going to order an Arte di Mano case for my black M240, and I am having a real hard time deciding which color to choose. I love rally volpe, but I think i might look best on a silver chrome M. Im also considering minerva black, either with white or black stitching. Red is not my thing, neither the "bridle"-finishes. Does anyone have any thoughts, or even better, pictures, to share in the matter? I've seen the official pictures on eBay. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dugby Posted May 3, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 3, 2014 This is my Arte di Mano (rally volpe) with a thumbsup 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/226419-trouble-choosing-halfcase-color-arte-di-mano/?do=findComment&comment=2581918'>More sharing options...
bephoto Posted May 3, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 3, 2014 dugby I will report you for posting Porn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnakChan Posted May 3, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 3, 2014 I thought the Arte Di Mano was expensive until I went out finding a case for my M240 today. At Mapcamera Shinjuku, I came across another brand which I've noticed that hasn't been mentioned here in the 240 forums anyway - Deff & Kimoto. They had a model called Noble for the M240. It comes in red & brown & it felt really good in the hands. The rear window cutout was also very precise & accurate but sadly not Thumbs Up friendly, so I settled for the Leica Protector 1/2 Case. Some pix of the Deff & Kimoto Noble :- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaroopaitummai Posted May 3, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 3, 2014 Here is black with white stitching. 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/226419-trouble-choosing-halfcase-color-arte-di-mano/?do=findComment&comment=2581997'>More sharing options...
MarkP Posted May 3, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 3, 2014 Black with black stitching & internal felt, and matching strap (with black underside). Sejun will match colours and stitching for you. I have this for my Silver M240 and also my Monochrom - the case is such a good fit on the Monochrom it's barely noticeable. Whichever you get these are excellent half-cases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtveiten Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted May 3, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the answers! Does anyone have a picture of their black m with a rally volpe case? Is that a good combo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugby Posted May 4, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 4, 2014 I thought the Arte Di Mano was expensive until I went out finding a case for my M240 today. At Mapcamera Shinjuku, I came across another brand which I've noticed that hasn't been mentioned here in the 240 forums anyway - Deff & Kimoto. They had a model called Noble for the M240. It comes in red & brown & it felt really good in the hands. The rear window cutout was also very precise & accurate but sadly not Thumbs Up friendly, so I settled for the Leica Protector 1/2 Case. Some pix of the Deff & Kimoto Noble :- With the Deff & Kimoto,... one would blend in nicely in Harajuku Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog-photo Posted May 4, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks for the answers! Does anyone have a picture of their black m with a rally volpe case? Is that a good combo? Enclosed. I've had my M, and case, for a couple of months now and I'm very satisfied. Black dot from DAG. Lars Ekberg 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/226419-trouble-choosing-halfcase-color-arte-di-mano/?do=findComment&comment=2582896'>More sharing options...
Berlinman Posted May 5, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 5, 2014 I had the M-Case. Same color as dugby. It is perfect. I ordered it without the grip and without the preparation for the tripod-mount. The strap (ordered separatly) in the same color is beautifull too, but for me (1,88m) a little bit to short. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted May 6, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2014 Aret di Mano Rally Volpe is identical to Luigi's 'natural aged brown' .... and has a classical look that suits almost any camera .... but is best on the silver chrome. I think black looks best in .......err ..... black ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platel Posted May 23, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 23, 2014 I have my Arte di Mano case now for a bit more than a month and I am very happy with it. I had a Luigi case for my M9 before, but the fit was just... Meh... It just didn't fit very well. The Arte di Mano case is a different class, the craftsmanship is excellent, the fit is perfect. I chose for the Rally Volpe color and I like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsheepdog Posted May 23, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 23, 2014 A general case comment from a practical point of view. Yeah, I know, practicality in a "case" thread? If you have, as do I, the 35 mm Summaron with goggles, and / or the 135 mm Tele Elmarit, consider whether or not you can get these lenses on and off the camera without taking the case off. I know for a fact that the M 240 Luigi Premium case (small "bump") permits this, although it is a struggle with his, again, Premium case on my M 3. If any case fits too closely to the release button, or there is too big a "bump" on the front, you will be taking the case off to deal with these old but lovely lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted May 23, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 23, 2014 Arte Di Mano I went for the Red it seemed to compliment the chrome version although it was a tough call between this and the old Rally volpe 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/226419-trouble-choosing-halfcase-color-arte-di-mano/?do=findComment&comment=2595875'>More sharing options...
genefama Posted May 24, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 24, 2014 It's all taste and there's no right answer, but I figure the black M is a single color and the silver M is two-toned (silver and black). So a non-black case on the black version becomes two-toned, which is nice. A non-black case on the silver version, however, becomes three-toned, which, to my eyes, over-complicates the simplicity of the design. So I don't mind non-black cases on a black M but prefer black cases on a silver M. My black M9 and my silver M 240 both have black Luigi cases with metallic silver stitching and it looks great on both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtveiten Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted June 7, 2014 Recieved my case yesterday. I got the rally volpe. Perfect fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted June 7, 2014 Share #17 Posted June 7, 2014 Recieved my case yesterday. I got the rally volpe. Perfect fit. I notice there's no cut out for the ThumbsUp How do you like the balance with the built in grip with heavier lenses like the 0.95 / f1 / 75Lux / 90cron, if you use any of the above? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtveiten Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted June 7, 2014 I dont have a thumbs up. The heaviest lens i've got is the 50 summilux asph. I think the grip would be even better with a thumbs up, but it is still better than with no case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted June 7, 2014 Share #19 Posted June 7, 2014 I dont have a thumbs up. The heaviest lens i've got is the 50 summilux asph. I think the grip would be even better with a thumbs up, but it is still better than with no case. OK, thanks for the info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted June 12, 2014 Share #20 Posted June 12, 2014 This is my Arte di Mano (rally volpe) with a thumbsup Snap! I have this combination too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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