Which half case for the M10?

[ymc226]

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When I used half cases, I got excited and bought several Luigi, Arte di Mano and a Classic Cases one.  By far, I appreciated the finesse and craftsmanship of the Arte di Mano.  Nothing compares but these days, I try to be minimalist, using only a small shoulder bag along with wrist straps.

[crimlarks]

Great question Raid!  I also just bought and M10 and have been looking at what half cases are available and recommended.  This thread is very helpful.

[pedaes]

On 8/10/2020 at 1:08 AM, ymc226 said:

  By far, I appreciated the finesse and craftsmanship of the Arte di Mano.

Agree, and I think you could add 'fit' to these characteristics. 

[Raid Amin]

13 hours ago, crimlarks said:

Great question Raid!  I also just bought and M10 and have been looking at what half cases are available and recommended.  This thread is very helpful.

Have you reached a choice, and will you pay $500+ for an Arte Di Mano half case, or will you "be practical" and get a no-name-made-in-China $60 half case?

Then you will have freed up $500 for something else

 

[Raid Amin]

On 8/9/2020 at 7:08 PM, ymc226 said:

When I used half cases, I got excited and bought several Luigi, Arte di Mano and a Classic Cases one.  By far, I appreciated the finesse and craftsmanship of the Arte di Mano.  Nothing compares but these days, I try to be minimalist, using only a small shoulder bag along with wrist straps.

I could buy any half case on the market, but I feel like getting a nice looking half case that provides some protection for the M10. I have a question for Luigi cases users here.Is there a real major difference between hand stitched half cases and the machine made ones?

[johnwolf]

Raid, spare the cow its skin and shoot naked. Compassionate and cheap. A win/win all around.

John

[T25UFO]

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Another vote for Arte di Mano.  They also have a very wide range of leathers, different quality, different texture, different colours.  I definitely wouldn't go down the exotic leather route, but Cordovan is just wonderful - two types, Italian Shell Cordovan and Horween.  Yes, they are expensive, but so are Leica cameras!  

[Raid Amin]

14 minutes ago, johnwolf said:

Raid, spare the cow its skin and shoot naked. Compassionate and cheap. A win/win all around.

John

John: I have been advised to do what you have said. I could. Should I?

[Raid Amin]

12 minutes ago, T25UFO said:

Another vote for Arte di Mano.  They also have a very wide range of leathers, different quality, different texture, different colours.  I definitely wouldn't go down the exotic leather route, but Cordovan is just wonderful - two types, Italian Shell Cordovan and Horween.  Yes, they are expensive, but so are Leica cameras!  

Yes, they can be costly. I will go over what they have at the Leica Store in Miami maybe.

[Gobert]

I still love my Leica original.

[Matlock]

36 minutes ago, Gobert said:

I still love my Leica original.

The original is superb, but does add a bit of depth to the camera compared to the Luigi for example.

[johnwolf]

48 minutes ago, Raid Amin said:

John: I have been advised to do what you have said. I could. Should I?

You're asking a vegan. 😀 Definitely.

[Raid Amin]

1 hour ago, Gobert said:

I still love my Leica original.

What exactly do you mean by the Leica Original? Is it the Leica Protector half case?

[Maverick1st]

Anyone have any experience with the ARTISAN & ARTIST half case? 

I was looking at the Leica half case the other day and dont love the fact that it needs to be screwed into the tripod mount. 

[ymc226]

3 hours ago, T25UFO said:

Another vote for Arte di Mano.  They also have a very wide range of leathers, different quality, different texture, different colours.  I definitely wouldn't go down the exotic leather route, but Cordovan is just wonderful - two types, Italian Shell Cordovan and Horween.  Yes, they are expensive, but so are Leica cameras!  

I would definitely consider the cordovan model if I was in the market for a case. All my shoes and wallets are Horween cordovan and they age and patina beautifully. Look at the Arte do Mano website directly. 

[Gobert]

9 hours ago, Raid Amin said:

What exactly do you mean by the Leica Original? Is it the Leica Protector half case?

Correct

[Matlock]

9 hours ago, Maverick1st said:

Anyone have any experience with the ARTISAN & ARTIST half case? 

I was looking at the Leica half case the other day and dont love the fact that it needs to be screwed into the tripod mount. 

Last year I posted about this case. It left a pronounced mark on my M10's covering and when I checked, I found that the stiffening material had a very sharp edge. From the replies (including photos) it was clear that a number of changes had been made so this problem may have been overcome. Otherwise quite a nice half case. I changed to a Luigi.

 

[Matlock]

10 hours ago, Maverick1st said:

 

I was looking at the Leica half case the other day and dont love the fact that it needs to be screwed into the tripod mount. 

Leica have been using this method of attaching their camera cases since the 1920s so probably a bit late to get them to change now. 😊

[Stef63]

The battery and memory card access door, besides the excellent fit and finish, is a big plus for the Arte di Mano for me.  Instead of having to remove the half case, then remove the bottom plate to change batteries or memory card, then put the plate back and then the  half case.... you simply open the leather door on the bottom of the Arte di Mano.  Even more easy and faster than when shooting the M naked.  

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[Rob L]

And not having those snap straps in the way is a nice added benefit of the cases like Arte de Mano with the battery door. Those snaps always hit my nose in the wrong place!