Julian Thompson Posted May 20, 2009 Share #1 Â Posted May 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) As my collection of M8 related goodies grows I'd quite like to have one 'home' case which I can keep everything in. It doesnt need to be enormous - I want to keep the body, a few lenses, accessories, chargers etc.. in one safe and single place at home and if I go on holiday. Â Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Hi Julian Thompson, Take a look here Alloy case for all M8 goodies.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bradhusick Posted May 20, 2009 Share #2  Posted May 20, 2009 fireproof safe...expensive but think of it as the same price as one lens.  SafetyFile, Fireproof Safes - Media Vaults - Fire Safe Filing Cabinets  FireKing DS series data safes are considered the "gold standard" by most IT professionals. Safetyfile's customers of the DS data safes are a who's who of fortune 500 companies and Government agencies tasked with protecting enterprise level, mission critical, irreplaceable data.  Optimized for DLT/ LTO Tape and CD/DVD disk storage: FireKing 2 hour Data Safes have the highest DLT / LTO tape storage density for the safes size. Just compare its external dimensions and DLT / LTO capacity to any other media safe. Adjustable divider system in the optional media drawers allows for the optimized use of drawer space within the data safe.  Single door construction: Single door construction allows for more convenient and quicker access to data. No other data safe we know of has achieved a UL Class 125- 2 hour fire & impact rating using single door construction. Push and seal closure requires less force to release the closure. Full protection against fire is achieved simply by fully closing the door, regardless of lock position.  Efficient insulation: Featuring a patented Iceolate™ insulation a compound containing, among other things, salt crystals which are optimal for absorbing heat from a fire. This insulation is the most efficient material ever to be used for data Safes. This allows the DS series to have thinner walls, lighter weight and a smaller foot print compared to other similar capacity data safes.  Fire Ratings: FireKing DS series data safes are all UL Class 125, 2 hour fire & impact rated. They are also tested and approved according to the European standard EN1047-1 for fire, certified by ECB-S for 120 minutes. fire protection: S-120 DIS.  Manufactured to the highest quality: Tested to withstand demanding 24 hour, 7 day a week data center use. Manufactured in accordance with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the Eco Management System ISO 14000. 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/85496-alloy-case-for-all-m8-goodies/?do=findComment&comment=906105'>More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share #3 Â Posted May 20, 2009 Sounds good for home security but was thinking of a portable case really? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 20, 2009 Share #4  Posted May 20, 2009 You are looking for a Rimowa case. For instance  Rimowa Tropicana - Aluminium Fotokoffer im Test   Or:  http://www.kofferfunshop.de/kamera-+%26+fotokoffer/fotokoffer/trennstege/trennstege.html?sort=3a&page=2&osCsid=4e8364f04ba7dff44d9f6d9f250b6384 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Japan Posted May 21, 2009 Share #5 Â Posted May 21, 2009 How about just a regular Pelican Case? I have a Pelican 1200 that holds the camera body with lens, charger and battery and another lens. They make some Pelicans much larger as well. Â Just sent my M8 into Leica and shipped it in the Case and it's good I did. I got the camera back today and while it was very well packed by Leica the box looked the box Jim Carrey was kicking in the first scene of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Â Camera arrived perfect. Â John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Olof Posted May 21, 2009 Share #6  Posted May 21, 2009 As my collection of M8 related goodies grows I'd quite like to have one 'home' case which I can keep everything in. It doesnt need to be enormous - I want to keep the body, a few lenses, accessories, chargers etc.. in one safe and single place at home and if I go on holiday. Any thoughts?  A big carton box, filled with old newspapers... nobody would search there for any Leica equippment.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted May 21, 2009 Share #7 Â Posted May 21, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) DO NOT USE A SAFE, NEVER! I did the same when I went on an overseas assignment for a few months. Came back and found the gear (Nikon) covered in white mold (fungus?). It also smelled like a stagnant pond. The gear cleaned up OK, but I threw out the safe. Â I found Halliburton and Pelican work fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted May 21, 2009 Share #8 Â Posted May 21, 2009 I have a B&W Outdoor case type 90. (With outer carrying case.) At home this provides a secure, dust proof place to store my cameras and lenses. For travelling I just throw it in the boot and don't have to worry about vibrations or the elements. It is pretty bullet-proof, and you can even sit or stand on it if you need to. http://www.outdoor-cases.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted May 21, 2009 Share #9 Â Posted May 21, 2009 Manufactured to the highest quality: Tested to withstand demanding 24 hour, 7 day a week data center use. Manufactured in accordance with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the Eco Management System ISO 14000. Â This might be the best way to get high ISO with the M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaMSeattle Posted May 21, 2009 Share #10 Â Posted May 21, 2009 Here's a link to Anvil Cases: Welcome to Anvil Cases The XLT-1 Series should suit most needs. If you're concerned, you'll be in good company with other notables on their customer list. You'll need to hire "Roadies" or Sherpas to move your equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted May 22, 2009 Share #11 Â Posted May 22, 2009 Haliburton "Zero" or some of the Pelikan cases are pretty bombproof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted May 23, 2009 Share #12 Â Posted May 23, 2009 I use a festool Systainer box. Plenty big - but can carry it ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philinflash Posted May 23, 2009 Share #13  Posted May 23, 2009 How about just a regular Pelican Case? I have a Pelican 1200 that holds the camera body with lens, charger and battery and another lens. They make some Pelicans much larger as well. Just sent my M8 into Leica and shipped it in the Case and it's good I did. I got the camera back today and while it was very well packed by Leica the box looked the box Jim Carrey was kicking in the first scene of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.  Camera arrived perfect.  John  I have exactly the same case and use it the exactly the same way as John. I, too, am very happy with it. I covered the insert with stick-on black felt from a crafts store to preserve the integrity of the foam which might otherwise distingrate from wear. Replacement inserts are inexpensive, though.  Pelican offers a range of sizes that should accommodate various M8 combinations. They come in a variety of colors, are light, inexpensive, waterproof and floatable. They are great for traveling because they can take a lot of abuse as John points out; the 1200 neatly goes under the seat or into the overhead bin with no worries. And I have seen a lot of these cases come down the luggage carousel belts unscathed over the years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted May 23, 2009 Share #14 Â Posted May 23, 2009 My lesser-used gear lives in Pelican cases at home, only the stuff I use regularly stays in a domke bag ready to go. Â I would never travel with a pelican or other hard case, they're too heavy and scream 'steal me, I'm full of expensive gear!' Â I guess the one exception would be if I were traveling on a boat or somewhere with extreme environmental conditions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljclark Posted May 23, 2009 Share #15  Posted May 23, 2009 My lesser-used gear lives in Pelican cases at home, only the stuff I use regularly stays in a domke bag ready to go. I would never travel with a pelican or other hard case, they're too heavy and scream 'steal me, I'm full of expensive gear!'  I guess the one exception would be if I were traveling on a boat or somewhere with extreme environmental conditions.  I make an effort take my gear OUT of the pelican(s) at home. I picked up a glass-door cabinet from Ikea. One of the reasons is that the cameras can nag me if I haven't taken them for a walk lately. The other reason is for air circulation.  Waterproof cases like Pelicans are OK, as long as you remember to pack them with a hefty bag of desiccant. Things can start growing.  From time to time I've had to check some gear, in a larger Pelican, on flights just because there was too much stuff. (Not Leica gear -- DSLR stuff for shooting sports. When I do that I usually hand carry one body and a 300 f/2.8.) Southwest managed to chip off one corner lip a couple of years ago, but Pelican happily replaced the whole case.  My long distance travel case for Leica gear is a Pelican 1540, into which a Domke F-803 fits nicely. That's for hand carry, and I can swing it into the overhead knowing that nothing is going to damage it. The laptop and ETTs (Essential Traveling Toys) are in a backpack at my feet.  The 1540 is also useful for hauling things like video projectors. It can also be the 2nd checked bag for trips where you pick up goodies "over there" -- Take out the F-803 and put dense things in the Pelican. In those situations, I'll carry the Domke -- just being a little more careful with storage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted May 24, 2009 Share #16 Â Posted May 24, 2009 I make an effort take my gear OUT of the pelican(s) at home. I picked up a glass-door cabinet from Ikea. One of the reasons is that the cameras can nag me if I haven't taken them for a walk lately. The other reason is for air circulation. Â Now that you mention it the pelican doesn't sound like a good solution for home storage. I've never had a problem storing my gear that way, but why risk it? Thanks for the tip. Â Pelicans are great if you must check gear, or if you're somewhere that might get flooded, etc. Normally on planes I carry my F803 with the cameras wrapped in domke lenswraps for a bit of extra padding. I put that bag at my feet, so it always stays close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted May 24, 2009 Share #17 Â Posted May 24, 2009 I've read in a number of places that you should not store your gear in a dark place without air circulation, for fear of growing mold; I keep mine on bookshelves, although sometimes that feels a bit insecure. Maybe a bookshelf with glass doors would work, but I would want some serious light to fall inside. I have had gun bits go rusty literally overnight in a waterproof gun case that had gotten damp (perhaps because the rifle hadn't been thoroughly dried before being put in the case.) No problem to wipe away the rust, but access to a rifle barrel is easier than the guts of a Leica... Â JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted May 24, 2009 Share #18 Â Posted May 24, 2009 I suspect it depends under what conditions you store your gear. I've used pelican cases for years and never had issues. Although I never packed damp equipment, which is never a good idea anyway. A safe is never a good idea because moisture does have a tendency to build up, unless you load up w/ silica gel. My DSLR lenses are all in Pelican cases, my Leica gear is either on a shelf or in my A&A bag. A heavy duty lockable file cabinet is not a bad choice either, where I actually keep my camera bodies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philinflash Posted May 24, 2009 Share #19 Â Posted May 24, 2009 ... as long as you remember to pack them with a hefty bag of desiccant... Â Always a good idea in any closed case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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