Bob Tilton Posted January 21, 2015 Share #1 Â Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Got the idea in my head I need a "soft case" for days when I want to throw my camera in my every day backpack. I prefer not to remove all my EDC items from the backpack and carry my camera bag. I figured the camera could use a little protection from the tupperware and misc EDC items I bring to work. Â Yes, I'll research and google but hoping to get user experience and feedback for more thorough answers. TIA! Â EDIT: I should clarify. I was at Camera West in Walnut Creek and saw some nice "soft pouches" from Op/Tech USA: http://optechusa.com/soft-pouch-digital-d-series.html. Anyone use them for their 240? If so, which size? Edited January 21, 2015 by Bob Tilton Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dugby Posted January 21, 2015 Share #2  Posted January 21, 2015 Hi.  I have a Arte di Mano half case on my M240, which I then cover with the  Leica Neoprene Case with Short Front 14867 for camoflage.  I like this neoprene case as it easily rolls up and stuffs into my pocket, when i'm shooting Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 21, 2015 Share #3 Â Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Neoprene case for me. Edited January 21, 2015 by jaapv Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 21, 2015 Share #4 Â Posted January 21, 2015 The Leica neoprene case must be one of the best value cases by virtue of its versatility. Mine was originally bought for my M8, yet fits later models and X Vario. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted January 21, 2015 Share #5 Â Posted January 21, 2015 I can't see any difference other than the embossed logo between Leica's neoprene case and Optech ofr Zing neoprene cases costing a fraction. They do work nicely and are water repellent. Then again for the OP's purpose so would bubblewrap and a couple rubberbands. Â I have a couple old Benser cases which I never cared for to use as they were designed, but as a travel wrap they do offer some protection albeit not as much against impact as neoprene. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongrelnomad Posted January 21, 2015 Share #6 Â Posted January 21, 2015 Artisan and Artist Rina case... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
efreed2754 Posted January 22, 2015 Share #7 Â Posted January 22, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) All three seem nice. I still use Benser bags which zipper around body with smaller lens like 35. When not used can be stuck in pocket as take up little room. Â Guess depends on how large one prefers a bag and how much protection. Â Hey mr bocaburger, any interest in selling your old Bensers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted January 22, 2015 Share #8 Â Posted January 22, 2015 I bought a bunch of those neoprene wraps that Velcro on the back in various sizes and have found them extremely useful for wrapping around cameras and lenses to protect them when put in a suitcase etc. I got them from B and H who have a good selection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tilton Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #9 Â Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the feedback folks. Seems like the Op/Tech is a great solution at a fair price point. Â Also, thanks for mentioning the wraps. Saw those as well at the store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted January 22, 2015 Share #10 Â Posted January 22, 2015 I also ended up using the wraps to store the lenses in my pelican case ( keeps them banging into each other) I used to use the leather cases that came with the lenses but got paranoid after reading too many horror stories about fungus on the forum. The small ones work well for most lenses, the bigger sizes can take a body and lens which you can then throw into your travel bag or whatever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted January 23, 2015 Share #11 Â Posted January 23, 2015 Does the leather have an effect on fungal growth or is it a matter of keeping the lense in the dark without any air circulation (in which case any container would be just as bad)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted January 23, 2015 Share #12 Â Posted January 23, 2015 Does the leather have an effect on fungal growth or is it a matter of keeping the lense in the dark without any air circulation (in which case any container would be just as bad)? Â Â I have heard varying things on this topic. I keep everything in Pelican cases when I am not using it with large silica gel packs which I recharge periodically. Since it wasn't a problem to remove the leather I thought why risk it and removed it all . And replaced with the wraps.I have no better solution for storing all my gear. I should note that I had a Nikon lens in a similar leather case to leica for over 20 years stored in a pelican, did not use it in 20 years, have now sold it, and there was no fungus or damage. ( sold all my Nikon kit) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted January 23, 2015 Share #13 Â Posted January 23, 2015 I use large plastic storage bins of the kind with hinged lids, not that seal tightly, and inside is a pint-sized plastic tub with a perforated basket insert, in which are placed flakes of a product called Damp-Rid. They absorb moisture and the water collects in the bottom of the tub. Every month or so I empty the water and add more flakes. The boxes are in a closet with a louvered door, and the A/C is always on in the house. This has worked for over 20 years with no fungus. Probably the Damp Rid is overkill, the A/C is probably enough to keep the humidity below the threshold for fungal growth, but hey, belt and suspenders Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted January 23, 2015 Share #14 Â Posted January 23, 2015 I have no AC unfortunately because the idiot who owned the house before me ripped out the perfectly good forced air heating system and installed a hot water radiant underfloor system which does not work, because these types of systems only work properly when you have a concrete topping to provide thermal mass. To put in AC would involve mounting remote condensers on the roof, ducting through the attic and cutting holes in all my ceilings plus building bulkheads in certain areas. Too much $$ and disruption. So in summer we fry, and in winter we freeze. Fortunately it never gets too humid here so at least the cameras are safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 25, 2015 Share #15 Â Posted January 25, 2015 Neoprene case for me. Â Me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted January 26, 2015 Share #16 Â Posted January 26, 2015 I have an old Original Benser leather case. It has character. Â If I didn't I would use a neoprene case. But mostly my M body goes into a compartment in a Hadley Pro (I have both large and small) which is protection enough. I do try to avoid a jumble or pile of cameras and lenses in a bag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted January 26, 2015 Share #17 Â Posted January 26, 2015 I have no AC unfortunately because the idiot who owned the house before me ripped out the perfectly good forced air heating system and installed a hot water radiant underfloor system which does not work, because these types of systems only work properly when you have a concrete topping to provide thermal mass. To put in AC would involve mounting remote condensers on the roof, ducting through the attic and cutting holes in all my ceilings plus building bulkheads in certain areas. Too much $$ and disruption. So in summer we fry, and in winter we freeze. Fortunately it never gets too humid here so at least the cameras are safe. Â 5000btu window-mount A/C units are enough to cool a decent-sized room and will run you $100-150 each and the latest ones are quiet and also stingy with electricity compared to even a decade ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted January 28, 2015 Share #18 Â Posted January 28, 2015 5000btu window-mount A/C units are enough to cool a decent-sized room and will run you $100-150 each and the latest ones are quiet and also stingy with electricity compared to even a decade ago. Â Â Yes I have looked at them at Home Depot, however we haven't quite been able to reconcile ourselves to the appearance of them. They are not the most attractive of objects, and we have spent years getting the aesthetics of our house to where we wanted it. What I should have done is installed permanent AC when we renovated the upstairs ceilings ( to remove the "texture") and re insulated the attic in 2009. Now that We have done all that drywall work I don't want to rip it apart again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 29, 2015 Share #19 Â Posted January 29, 2015 I've been using the Leica Neoprene Case for years now, with great satisfaction. It works great and I can drop my camera anywhere without the risk it got scratched or damaged. It's a perfect item for travels. Leica Neoprene Case M Black with Small Front - Leica Store Miami Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted January 16, 2016 Share #20  Posted January 16, 2016 Sorry for reviving an old thread, but I'm interested in the Neoprene case M with long front for my M 240 and MATE. Does anyone use this case with the grip?  It looks like the case would be fine, but it would be good to confirm it.  Thanks   Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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