kivis Posted October 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Love to see photos of Film M's with half cases. Plus opinions on whether to have them at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antistatic Posted October 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 7, 2009 I have used a A&A half case on my MP as it improved the grip however I now have a Leica grip which I love, so the half case is sitting on the shelf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Blaster Posted October 7, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 7, 2009 I have used a A&A half case on my MP as it improved the grip however I now have a Leica grip which I love, so the half case is sitting on the shelf. What do you mean by a Leica grip? Thanks in advance for the clarification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted October 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 7, 2009 Never bothered with a case. I used one of Tom Abrahamsson's grips on the M6 and found it worked well. On the M8 I use Leica's grip, which from a handling perspective is very similar to the film M grips, and that works well too. Detail's of Tom's Rapidgrip here... RapidWinder.com Home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted October 7, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 7, 2009 What do you mean by a Leica grip? Thanks in advance for the clarification. This... 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/99350-case-or-not-to-case/?do=findComment&comment=1065728'>More sharing options...
budrichard Posted October 7, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 7, 2009 None of my M's go cased. Two sit ready to go (35mm and 21mm) with hoods installed in a case at my home. I simply pick up one or two and any spare lens (usually 75mm ASPH) , film and go. My Volvo has nets behind the front seats that the cameras fit into perfectly. The only time I take a case with all is for a wedding or something similar but the cameras are never in cases whole or half. I just don't want the extra steps with film loading and the cameras usually have Motor M's or a Leicavit installed. I believe in keeping things simple.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Blaster Posted October 8, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) This...[ATTACH]166280[/ATTACH][/quote Thanks David, of course. I must have had a brain cramp. John S. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted October 8, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 8, 2009 What's a case? And why?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 8, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 8, 2009 This sort of question is bread and butter to RFF, and generates an inordinate amount of their traffic, usually in the form of asinine polls. I have cases on some of my cameras, grips on others, and nothing on others. For me, it comes down to what feels best for that particular camera. Beyond that it really doesn't matter. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted October 8, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 8, 2009 I used the "never ready" case that came with my M2 for about a week I used the lower half for about another week, and have never used a case since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted October 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted October 8, 2009 I have a long-term project in classical music so I bought a half case for an MP to see if it might muffle the shutter a bit. It had no effect on the noise level, so from my perspective they're not much use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
behhl Posted October 8, 2009 Share #12 Posted October 8, 2009 I used the "never ready" case that came with my M2 for about a week I used the lower half for about another week, and have never used a case since. thats good to read! i was just showing my M2 to my dad, and he was admiring it and asking Why There Is No Case ... a thought that had also been nagging me though i haven't missed not having a case on it using it, it feels right bare and ready was thinking of getting the zhou but am thinking i'll just save the money for more film now ... :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 9, 2009 Share #13 Posted October 9, 2009 A case of case or case-not. One can make the case for a case - to keep your camera away from the elements and protected slightly, just in case. A case in point, the ‘never ready’ case is a case of being able to grab a quick shot or not. In case of missing the shot, whilst fumbling to open the case, one has the option of a ‘half case’, this being the lower portion of the case, casing the body and base of the camera. Why? The case for the half case is that it offers some protection - just in case - but allows one to have the camera ready to shoot at all times, in case 'that' shot appears. The case against the half case is that whilst one has that little protection, just in case, the case is that you still need to remove the case to empty/load the film and it slows the photographer down - another case in point especially if you shoot with one body. In any case, to case or case not is a personal choice, and whatever you choose you need not support your case here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted October 9, 2009 Share #14 Posted October 9, 2009 No case. No grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted October 9, 2009 Share #15 Posted October 9, 2009 A case of case or case-not. One can make the case for a case - to keep your camera away from the elements and protected slightly, just in case. A case in point, the ‘never ready’ case is a case of being able to grab a quick shot or not. In case of missing the shot, whilst fumbling to open the case, one has the option of a ‘half case’, this being the lower portion of the case, casing the body and base of the camera. Why? The case for the half case is that it offers some protection - just in case - but allows one to have the camera ready to shoot at all times, in case 'that' shot appears. The case against the half case is that whilst one has that little protection, just in case, the case is that you still need to remove the case to empty/load the film and it slows the photographer down - another case in point especially if you shoot with one body. In any case, to case or case not is a personal choice, and whatever you choose you need not support your case here. :D:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryharwood Posted October 11, 2009 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2009 I had a full Leica case on my original M6; then I bought a M grip, and never used a case again; I sold the M6, and bought a M6TTL, which I thought, as it was in extremely good condition, I would get a case for it; but, I saw an advert for a leica M grip in the states, which looked extremely well made. I bought that, and it makes the handling so positive, I will never need to buy a case again, it is that good, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smb Posted October 11, 2009 Share #17 Posted October 11, 2009 I have a case on my M6 because it makes it more comfortable to hold. Also, in cold weather the leather is warmer to the touch. Also, worth repeating it does preven nicks and bangs on the lower half of the body. It does make it just slightly slower to change film but that has never been an issue for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmlopes Posted October 11, 2009 Share #18 Posted October 11, 2009 Mine is gripped and half cased................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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