rollsman4 Posted April 13, 2016 Share #1 Â Posted April 13, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking to get a Black Case for my Newly acquired T. Is there one that allows the battery to be removed and the SD card without removing the case? Â Also, trying to find one reasonable( if thats possible) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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magosak Posted April 13, 2016 Share #2 Â Posted April 13, 2016 I have this leather case which looks nice. You can access the SD card but not the battery without removing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share #3 Â Posted April 13, 2016 Does the inside of the case smooth so it won't scratch the body? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share #4 Â Posted April 13, 2016 What about the tripod plate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
can-photo Posted April 13, 2016 Share #5  Posted April 13, 2016 I have Gariz Leica T, it doesn't have access to the battery but it is possible to access sd card and attach tripod  I'm quite happy with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 13, 2016 Share #6 Â Posted April 13, 2016 Me too. Gariz makes a nice case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted April 14, 2016 Share #7 Â Posted April 14, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does the inside of the case smooth so it won't scratch the body? Â What about the tripod plate? Â The case has a nice fit and the inside is very smooth. Â It doesn't come with a tripod screw but it's easy to install one. They are a few bucks each. Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msadat Posted May 17, 2016 Share #8 Â Posted May 17, 2016 would u please post a picture of the camera back, what are the twp wholes for? The case has a nice fit and the inside is very smooth. Â It doesn't come with a tripod screw but it's easy to install one. They are a few bucks each. Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevidon Posted May 22, 2016 Share #9  Posted May 22, 2016 There is an alternative that works very well if you want to take the time. While I now have a nice leather case that must be removed for both battery and SD card, I was using a very satisfying alternative. Order the Leica Snap case. Warning: It is hard to put on and a real bear to remove, so if you go this way, plan on leaving it on. Make a cut-through at the point slightly in front of where the SD card door is hinged. The cutoff piece can now be attached to the case with a self-adhesive piece of black fuzzy velcro which will act as a hinge. I chose this material because it enhances the grip. Next, cut away the part of the bottom of the Snap case that covers the battery and the battery release lever. You can now access both the battery and the SD card while having excellent body protection and the nice grippy surface that the Snap case provides. As for as the door that covers the SD card door, simply apply a velcro tab to the door and use a velcro strip to attach to the bottom of the exposed camera body using a small piece of velcro that you stick onto the body.  This may sound like a cluge, and to some it may be, but unless there is very close inspection, it simply has the neat look of a Leica T with a Snap case. Why Leica didn't think of this option in the first place really causes one to wonder, because the unmodified Snap case is practically unusable due to the lack of easy access to the SD card and battery. I bought my Snap case for about 1/2 price and I suspect you can find an inexpensive one as well. The cut marks that you see are not seen when installed on the camera and with greater care I could have avoided them Tools: small drill to make holes locating the corners of the bottom cut + an Xacto hole saw + a fine emory board to clean up plastic burrs on the cut edges.  Why do I now have a leather case that I have to remove rather than stick with my very convenient and nice looking modified Snap case? Probably the best explanation is that I have a leather fetish for things photographic.  Jim  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/259256-leica-t-camera-case/?do=findComment&comment=3049501'>More sharing options...
Belle123 Posted May 23, 2016 Share #10  Posted May 23, 2016 There is an alternative that works very well if you want to take the time. While I now have a nice leather case that must be removed for both battery and SD card, I was using a very satisfying alternative. Order the Leica Snap case. Warning: It is hard to put on and a real bear to remove, so if you go this way, plan on leaving it on. Make a cut-through at the point slightly in front of where the SD card door is hinged. The cutoff piece can now be attached to the case with a self-adhesive piece of black fuzzy velcro which will act as a hinge. I chose this material because it enhances the grip. Next, cut away the part of the bottom of the Snap case that covers the battery and the battery release lever. You can now access both the battery and the SD card while having excellent body protection and the nice grippy surface that the Snap case provides. As for as the door that covers the SD card door, simply apply a velcro tab to the door and use a velcro strip to attach to the bottom of the exposed camera body using a small piece of velcro that you stick onto the body.  This may sound like a cluge, and to some it may be, but unless there is very close inspection, it simply has the neat look of a Leica T with a Snap case. Why Leica didn't think of this option in the first place really causes one to wonder, because the unmodified Snap case is practically unusable due to the lack of easy access to the SD card and battery. I bought my Snap case for about 1/2 price and I suspect you can find an inexpensive one as well. The cut marks that you see are not seen when installed on the camera and with greater care I could have avoided them Tools: small drill to make holes locating the corners of the bottom cut + an Xacto hole saw + a fine emory board to clean up plastic burrs on the cut edges.  Why do I now have a leather case that I have to remove rather than stick with my very convenient and nice looking modified Snap case? Probably the best explanation is that I have a leather fetish for things photographic.  Jim  Snap Case 1.jpg  Snap Case 2.jpg I tried this modification.  For me, didn't work as the case no longer held tightly to the camera on the cut end.  Too loose.  It's too bad because prefer the feel of the snap cases and they more fully cover the camera body.  They are an absolute pain to take on and off.  I have just resorted to not fiddling with it.  I may break down and get an Arte Di Mano case eventually for cold weather.  Have that for both my Q and M and the quality can't be beat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevidon Posted May 23, 2016 Share #11  Posted May 23, 2016 I also have an Arte di Mano for my T now and it is excellent. I was able to find a used one in perfect condition. It does a better job of covering the camera than either the Gariz or the A. Pelle which I think are too short. BTW, my modified Snap case continued to fit very well and wasn't loose at all. 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/259256-leica-t-camera-case/?do=findComment&comment=3050038'>More sharing options...
chuanweeyeo Posted July 9, 2016 Share #12 Â Posted July 9, 2016 The case has a nice fit and the inside is very smooth. Â It doesn't come with a tripod screw but it's easy to install one. They are a few bucks each. Â Â do u have the dimension? i was searching online but didnt find the correct one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted July 10, 2016 Share #13  Posted July 10, 2016 Sorry, I haven't been checking this thread lately.  This one looks like the improved version of mine (with tripod screw and cutout for easy battery removal). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 28, 2017 Share #14  Posted January 28, 2017 For several months I have been looking for a black leather Gariz half case for my T; it was out of order everywhere in the US!  So finally, I ordered it from Gariz in South Korea.  I received it today and it is beautiful. I wanted  this Gariz specially because it is a thin and a good quality leather, not increasing the size of the camera.  But here is my unexpected problem! My daughter looks very disappointed!... Knowing I was looking for a case, she had something in mind as a surprise, it seems!  Therefore, if any you folks is interested, please PM me.  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/259256-leica-t-camera-case/?do=findComment&comment=3199078'>More sharing options...
weinbergfoto Posted February 1, 2017 Share #15  Posted February 1, 2017 Check this out. I got this case. It works well and is relatively cheap. Please see the pics below. It has all the necessary openings. I had to trim off a bit so that the Visoflex would connect properly. Sorry for the dust :-)  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hand-made-Leather-Half-Body-Set-Camera-Case-Bag-Cover-Suit-For-Leica-T-Typ701-Hard/32703943466.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.9.gqy6ka   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/259256-leica-t-camera-case/?do=findComment&comment=3202151'>More sharing options...
Louis Posted February 1, 2017 Share #16  Posted February 1, 2017 Check this out. I got this case. It works well and is relatively cheap. Please see the pics below. It has all the necessary openings. I had to trim off a bit so that the Visoflex would connect properly. Sorry for the dust :-)  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hand-made-Leather-Half-Body-Set-Camera-Case-Bag-Cover-Suit-For-Leica-T-Typ701-Hard/32703943466.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.9.gqy6ka   _2010048_DxO.jpg_2010049_DxO.jpg_2010051_DxO-1.jpg_2010052_DxO-1.jpg  Wow; really beautiful! Too bad I didn't see it before. But finally, I decided to keep the Gariz case for myself. It is very thing with a good quality leather. On T, it looks almost like a leather skin of X and M cameras! I also very much like Angelo Pelle case, but he responded too late to me and I had ordered and used the gariz case. ... My daughter must now think of something else for my birthday! LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted February 2, 2017 Share #17  Posted February 2, 2017 I still maintain that for the gorgeous look and feel of the early days, I prefer the handmade LeicaTime case by Louigi - fold down flap to protect LCD is the best feature for my style of shooting, This case makes me want to shoot more photos. 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/259256-leica-t-camera-case/?do=findComment&comment=3202826'>More sharing options...
Learner Posted February 8, 2017 Share #18 Â Posted February 8, 2017 I hear from Leica USA that the set of new half-cases for the T /TL is available. Leica item number 18578. Â Yup, you can get at the battery compartment without removing the case, but Leica USA tells me that you cannot screw the camera with halfcase onto a tripod ... Hard to believe. Â Would appreciate comment from anyone who has bought / seen the new half-cases. Â I bought the original T halfcase (slate gray) ... Bad idea... Too stiff, too bulky, too slippery... Hard to get a good grip. Â John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian m Posted February 8, 2017 Share #19 Â Posted February 8, 2017 I think that would be this one. Â If you look at the last photo, it looks like the half-case itself screws into the tripod mount, and the flap that opens for the battery covers that screw. :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted February 8, 2017 Share #20  Posted February 8, 2017 Thank you for the photo link Julian.  It seems that if one wants to use a tripod, one must remove the case.  Too much fiddling around.  Pity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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