glenerrolrd Posted September 23, 2009 Share #21 Posted September 23, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I for one cannot imagine a Luigi case marking a body. Mine has not marked my M8 after two years of use. I originally had the Leica half case and it was terrible. Bad design. Bill You don t have to imagine it as I already stated it happened to me on 4 different bodies with 2 cases. The cases I used have stitching around the rear window and no back and it seems to come from this stitching. It is in the area where you squeeze your thumb against the body and seems to come from pushing the threads against the body . Nice clean pattern of marks that exactly match the the threads. Thought I had this solved by taping over the threads but the body was already marketed. So my next case I got with a cutout for the thumbs up and use a thumbs up. I added neoprem piece over the stitching to avoid any future mistakes. I am pretty sure this is from the stitching around the window which is an option not found on the standard case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gwelland Posted September 23, 2009 Share #22 Posted September 23, 2009 I'm assuming that all of the marked cameras were black with the Luigi? My chrome M8's never showed any marks (other than finger marks) in the 2+ years using the Luigi half case with grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinsiam Posted September 23, 2009 Share #23 Posted September 23, 2009 I had the same thing happen on two different M8 s . It seems to come when you squeeze the case against the body. To avoid this on the M9 ..I put a thin piece of neoprem (like the cases Leica sells) where the thumb goes. Seems to work. I like the Thumbs up and then this avoids the whole issue. Same thing happened here, I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexc Posted September 23, 2009 Share #24 Posted September 23, 2009 and to me as well, but it is not bugging me. I still think luigi cases are the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mc_k Posted September 24, 2009 Share #25 Posted September 24, 2009 I have a Luigi case with removable flap on one camera, and a Luigi with no flap on the other. (I never use the flap because I use the lcd screen a lot.) The Luigi case covers a little more of the M8 backside than the Leica protector. I also use Hoodman Hoodskins on the LCDs cut to size; one of them has been on for a year-and-a-half. I have not suffered any marks from the Italian cases. The Leica protector is a little more "finished" looking, but the Luigi case is a little thicker and handles better I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKK dan Posted September 24, 2009 Share #26 Posted September 24, 2009 My understanding is the black bodies are finished in a way that they look used/old after quite a short time. But with the "chrome" M9 being paint as well, who knows, same effect? Wanted to buy a Luigi case, but looks like that's not what I was hoping for. Mainly want to protect the screen, so a cheapo screen protector will have to do. A cheap screen protector on the M9! Just doesn't make any sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverfox Posted September 24, 2009 Share #27 Posted September 24, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I have an M9 and have ordered a half case with hanging flap too. No idea when I will get it as Luigi seems to be a very busy guy. I'm currently using the Leica protector. I have been using a film based protector on the screen (Kaiser I think), but yesterday I replaced this with an Acmaxx protector as advised by one of the guys in the forum and it looks pretty good. It only bonds with the sides of the screen and I intend to leave it on regardless of how kind Luigi's case is to the camera. Once I have the full setup I will get back to you with a view. Thanks, Oli. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKK dan Posted September 24, 2009 Share #28 Posted September 24, 2009 I have an M9 and have ordered a half case with hanging flap too. No idea when I will get it as Luigi seems to be a very busy guy. I'm currently using the Leica protector. What is the Leica Protector? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverfox Posted September 24, 2009 Share #29 Posted September 24, 2009 The Leica Protector is the following:- Leica Camera AG - Photography - Camera Protector for M digital cameras It's okay, a bit clunky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted September 25, 2009 Share #30 Posted September 25, 2009 These marks show on both sides of the M8 + in the back, exactly where the stitches are. . This doesn't seem to happen when using the half case with Built-in-grip. I have it since two years, no mark. Lucien Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 25, 2009 Share #31 Posted September 25, 2009 It seems that some of you must use a veritable Death Grip on your cameras. But yes, when I get my black M9 I will put a strip of black electrical tape there -- the kind that some guys use to hide the red dot with. The old man from the Age of Chrome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted October 4, 2009 Share #32 Posted October 4, 2009 I also have the marks on my black M8. Btw., that Leica protector looks cheap compared to the Luigi case. I don't care about the marks honestly. That shitty black chrome finish is not Luigi's fault. I wish they had stuck with black paint and sliver chrome for the M9, but oh well. I'm nervous about how that gray one will wear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mc_k Posted October 5, 2009 Share #33 Posted October 5, 2009 Going back a couple of years, there were posts about Leica protectors scuffing cameras. Personally, I did not notice this. Whatever case you buy, just watch carefully and at the first sign of marks, put some loose felt in the appropriate place, or something like that. I do not think the Leica protector looks "cheap" at all...and it wasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mc_k Posted October 5, 2009 Share #34 Posted October 5, 2009 P.S. you will see warnings not to leave the leather cases on cameras in storage. Also, I clean the camera with a damp cloth after use. Not sure of the relevance to people with marks on their cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 5, 2009 Share #35 Posted October 5, 2009 I got a Luigi case with the hanging flap for my M8 (mostly to make it look even less like a digital camera than it already does), and after six months of use (even trailing around on the beach) there's not a scratch anywhere on the screen (or the camera generally).No need for an extra protector imo. And the case is really beautifully made, incidentally. That is also my experience after two years on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Posted October 6, 2009 Share #36 Posted October 6, 2009 My M8 wears a flapless, scratchless Luigi beautiful cover as well. Love it, keeps my M8 warm in cold climate shoots. Jet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted October 6, 2009 Share #37 Posted October 6, 2009 Going back a couple of years, there were posts about Leica protectors scuffing cameras. Personally, I did not notice this. Whatever case you buy, just watch carefully and at the first sign of marks, put some loose felt in the appropriate place, or something like that. I do not think the Leica protector looks "cheap" at all...and it wasn't. I did notive when I used the protector on my M8, the marks were on the leather so. The protector is not cheap, its nice leather, solid and offers a good grip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
umanalc Posted October 6, 2009 Share #38 Posted October 6, 2009 Dear Sirs, Luigi there. My best greetings to all of you, and... I hope that this my message will be NOT considered as commercial SPAM ! BUT, it happens that several courteous users or possible users of my cases are quite concerned by the content of this thread, and by the possible signs that a my case could have done to a Leica M8... I MUST to respond: Apart that many users are clearly stating that NO signs have been left by my cases to their cameras, I must to say very clearly that IF a metal camera pattern has suffered signs by a case linig (mine is a SOFT suede genuine leather, and some stitching), the problem is NOT on the case, but it was and IS on the camera, which finish was ridicously delicate. However, since my 1st notice of this incredible matter, I took various proper actions, in order to avoid even the risk that this disappointing matter would happen (or, say, happen again...). Due to the many imitators of my cases, I prefer to avoid to describe my changes. However, NONE case, even if made using feathers, may avoid some wear, if the surface to be protected is too delicate, at risk to be "signed" even by our hand's human skin ! This problem was a FACT in the very early M8... I have one, black ! Then, I may very honestly assure you the described problem, if existing years ago, has been totally SOLVED ! With many thanks for the support, and the confidence that I enjoy from you, ciao, Luigi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted October 6, 2009 Share #39 Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Luigi! I can honestly report that the half-case you made for my early black-chrome M8 has not marked it in any way, even the most microscopic. And soon I hope my M9 will wear it. The old man from the Age of the Eveready Case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted October 6, 2009 Share #40 Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks Luigi. I do indeed own a very early M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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