kivis Posted August 12, 2023 Share #1 Â Posted August 12, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Went to Leica Miami to buy a half case for my M-A. Saw two beautiful examples. Very high quality with prices to match. No problem, I was in that mood. Tried both of them. They fit like a glove. But.......... they both felt too bulky. I could not get comfy at all. Drove home empty handed. Drat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 12, 2023 Posted August 12, 2023 Hi kivis, Take a look here Went to buy a half case. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
kivis Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share #2  Posted August 12, 2023 1. Arte di Mano 2. Oberwerth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted August 12, 2023 Share #3 Â Posted August 12, 2023 Try Luigi cases. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted August 12, 2023 Share #4 Â Posted August 12, 2023 Think how much you saved if you had set it down to load the camera and then walked away. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 13, 2023 Share #5  Posted August 13, 2023 It's not just the inherent bulk of half-cases that add to 'Leica bloat' but the brain cells they clog up worrying if it's fashionable enough to be name dropped. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidshirts Posted August 13, 2023 Share #6  Posted August 13, 2023 15 hours ago, kivis said: Went to Leica Miami to buy a half case for my M-A. Saw two beautiful examples. Very high quality with prices to match. No problem, I was in that mood. Tried both of them. They fit like a glove. But.......... they both felt too bulky. I could not get comfy at all. Drove home empty handed. Drat! They’re all bulky. I’ve tried them all and resold them all… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted August 13, 2023 Share #7  Posted August 13, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Agree. I have a Mr Zhou for 111c 111f screw bodies, but as soon as you fit it on the whole camera feels twice the size. Time I gave it another try, it is nicely made and feels nice. It came with a camera I later sold so it didn’t cost me much. 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/380839-went-to-buy-a-half-case/?do=findComment&comment=4834512'>More sharing options...
dpitt Posted August 13, 2023 Share #8  Posted August 13, 2023 Buy a scratched up, dented, but good working used camera. I did this with my M9 🙂 No need for a half case. After 8 years of heavy use, you can still see no difference with the day I bought it. (it was that bad from day one I saw it) My M8 is a different story. I use a Luigi case with built in wooden grip for that. It is almost as good as it was when it left the factory. And yes, it is bulky, but I have no need for a thumb rest with this case, and on my M9 the thumb rest makes it even wider than the Luigi case does. + the leather feels better to the touch.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted August 13, 2023 Share #9 Â Posted August 13, 2023 I have a certain conscience about future owners of my pre-war Barnacks, which still have intact vulcanite. If they hang from my neck (as opposed to living naked and strapless in a camera bag) then I would rather they had protection from my zips and buttons; and since they don't have strap lugs anyway, I need a half case to attach the strap. I have a Luigi case for lugless Barnacks, which does the job. Does anyone else make them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted August 13, 2023 Share #10 Â Posted August 13, 2023 Having bought a lot of 50s-60s era cameras, I've come to appreciate the condition of those that lived in their leather cases. So I've adapted to the feel of cased cameras, as I was taught a craftsman takes care of his tools. I've used several (cheaper) brands due to my budget, including several Mr. Zhou for various camera makes. They do the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted August 13, 2023 Share #11 Â Posted August 13, 2023 18 hours ago, jeri said: Try Luigi cases. ...but not if you don't want bulky. Been there and sold them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted August 13, 2023 Share #12  Posted August 13, 2023 Pretty sure this question has been asked a few times in the last couple of weeks. I have half cases from Zhou, Art and Artisans, Luigi, and a $50 one from ebay that many vendors are selling. The Luigi case is from another era when they were super bulky and frankly poorly stiched. Just messy uneven stiching - I think back from when there was no competition.  The $50 ebay one is easily my favourite - super slim and form fitting, really nicely made, no loops that go over the strap eyelets so it is just much nicer to hold.  Not at all bulky.  Multiple colors. Here on my M6 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! 1 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/380839-went-to-buy-a-half-case/?do=findComment&comment=4834648'>More sharing options...
raizans Posted August 13, 2023 Share #13 Â Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Question for the Arte di Mano users: Buttero or Novonappa (aka Barenia)? Edited August 13, 2023 by raizans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhilltony Posted August 15, 2023 Share #14 Â Posted August 15, 2023 Because of the base plate mechanism on Film Ms, I don't want to use it with a half-case anymore. And I feel my M4 looks best and handles best in its raw state. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted August 15, 2023 Share #15  Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) On 8/14/2023 at 1:14 AM, LocalHero1953 said: I have a certain conscience about future owners of my pre-war Barnacks, which still have intact vulcanite. If they hang from my neck (as opposed to living naked and strapless in a camera bag) then I would rather they had protection from my zips and buttons; and since they don't have strap lugs anyway, I need a half case to attach the strap. I have a Luigi case for lugless Barnacks, which does the job. Does anyone else make them? Enzo Patagonean - he's made cases & straps for my III & IIIf - really like his work https://www.facebook.com/enzopatagonean/ 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! Edited August 15, 2023 by romualdo 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/380839-went-to-buy-a-half-case/?do=findComment&comment=4835639'>More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted August 15, 2023 Share #16  Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, romualdo said: Enzo Patagonean - he's made cases & straps for my III & IIIf - really like his work https://www.facebook.com/enzopatagonean/ 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! Yes, but those bodies have strap lugs. My II Model D does not, nor my Leica Standard. My iif does have strap lugs, like yours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted August 15, 2023 Share #17  Posted August 15, 2023 11 hours ago, romualdo said: Enzo Patagonean - he's made cases & straps for my III & IIIf - really like his work https://www.facebook.com/enzopatagonean/ 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! Wow that is some inconsistently spaced, all over the place stitching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 15, 2023 Share #18  Posted August 15, 2023 35 minutes ago, Huss said: Wow that is some inconsistently spaced, all over the place stitching. Is the word you are looking for 'rustic'? 😄 I don't know the answer but if you look at the Facebook page there is something going on between ability and perception. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted August 15, 2023 Share #19  Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, 250swb said: Is the word you are looking for 'rustic'? 😄 I don't know the answer but if you look at the Facebook page there is something going on between ability and perception. That was the kind of workmanship they used to sell at outlet centers back in the day when clothing mfgs sent their defects to be cleared out for pennies on the dollar. Edited August 15, 2023 by Huss 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted August 15, 2023 Share #20  Posted August 15, 2023 12 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: Yes, but those bodies have strap lugs. My II Model D does not, nor my Leica Standard. My iif does have strap lugs, like yours. Check this out: https://www.ebay.com/itm/265034644455?hash=item3db54bbbe7:g:BNMAAOSw1ARgFowf https://www.ebay.com/itm/254851006634?hash=item3b564dc0aa:g:9aUAAOSwvypgFiIp 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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