Matlock Posted June 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 28, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I recently purchase an Artisan and Artist half case for my M10 and I find that the inner leather covering marks the camera covering about 20mm up from the base. The join between the soft base lining and the upper hard leather lining is quite pronounced, as is the stitching. Sadly I will not be using it any more. Especially disappointing as I have always found A & A cases to be excellent in the past. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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helohe Posted June 28, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 28, 2019 I also heard lots of good things about A&A in the past. maybe send them an email explaining the situation. maybe they can fix your case or in the worst case they can update the design for a future production run. I used to be extremely happy with luigi's half cases, had one for the m6, and other cameras and they were perfect. the latest one I bought was fine, but not up to the quality as the old cases have been. it was really tight to fit, it loosened up over some time but compared to the old case there is a difference. however I would still buy from him again as he still making them by hand in italy as far as I know. also he is quite forthcoming if you order a special edition/ special leather and so on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted June 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, helohe said: I also heard lots of good things about A&A in the past. maybe send them an email explaining the situation. maybe they can fix your case or in the worst case they can update the design for a future production run. I used to be extremely happy with luigi's half cases, had one for the m6, and other cameras and they were perfect. the latest one I bought was fine, but not up to the quality as the old cases have been. it was really tight to fit, it loosened up over some time but compared to the old case there is a difference. however I would still buy from him again as he still making them by hand in italy as far as I know. also he is quite forthcoming if you order a special edition/ special leather and so on. Yes I agree that Luigi is hard to beat. I have received a couple of his this year and they seem to be up to his old standard. Have ordered one for my M10-D and will see how that turns out. Will email A&A anyway but I thought it would be wise to tag a warning note. Will report back any response I get from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted June 28, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 28, 2019 I've been using an A&A case on my M10 for well over a year, and I don't find any marks on the M10 body. Inside the case I see the juncture of materials you mention - it just hasn't affected my camera. I have used Zhou cases on my M9 and several film cameras and was fully satisfied with them, but they didn't offer one fore the M10 - so I went with A&A and have been happy with it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 28, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 28, 2019 Said it before, for the ultimate half case Arte di Mano https://artedimano.com/Leicacases 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted June 28, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 28, 2019 I can confirm Matlock's experience. I got an M10 A+A halfcase in February and it had inside - see photo - hard seams/burrs, which left some light bruises on the leather covering of the camera body. I smoothed it down simply with a nail file, no big issue. 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! 3 2 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/298738-artisan-artist-half-case-on-an-m10-a-warning/?do=findComment&comment=3768167'>More sharing options...
pico Posted June 28, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 28, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) That is an appropriate means of coping, Andreas. Good for you and thanks for the tip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted June 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, pico said: That is an appropriate means of coping, Andreas. Good for you and thanks for the tip. I did likewise, however it should not be necessary. I await A&A's response. Never had any problems with their cases in the past, this appears to be a lack of thought. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helohe Posted June 28, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 28, 2019 I can not tell from the picture if there is some rough material other than leather. but if it is just leather, you may be able to smoothen it by repeatedly hitting it with a hammer. (on a soft surface so not to scratch it. I usually do the same procedures for shoes that hurt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted June 29, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) The photo was taken after the processing, so, the hard leather edge is not visible any more. Your method with a hammer is certainly suitable as well. Edited June 29, 2019 by AndreasG 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted June 29, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 29, 2019 Hammer M10 as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted June 29, 2019 26 minutes ago, microview said: Hammer M10 as well? Tried that, didn't seem to work too well. 😆 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted July 1, 2019 Share #13 Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) Maybe the half case in question is the A&A Lenny Kravitz Correspondent half case, especially designed to make your M10 look like a real reporter's camera: https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2015/02/24/leica-m-p-240-lenny-kravitz-edition-correspondent-special-edition/ Edited July 1, 2019 by Herr Barnack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 1, 2019 Share #14 Posted July 1, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 2:10 PM, AndreasG said: I can confirm Matlock's experience. I got an M10 A+A halfcase in February and it had inside - see photo - hard seams/burrs, which left some light bruises on the leather covering of the camera body. I smoothed it down simply with a nail file, no big issue. 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! My M10 A&A case seems to be made a bit differently: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted July 2, 2019 6 hours ago, TomB_tx said: My M10 A&A case seems to be made a bit differently: 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! That is interesting as that is now three completely different designs for the A&A M10 case. Perhaps they have heeded comments, they still have not responded to my message to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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