M6 leather case
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clubgrit
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I second Leicatime - superb, "haute couture" luxurious looks and soft feel, expensive, reliable, long wait (unless you request Fedex - 2 to 3 days only). Love them on my Leicas. He has 2 versions, the "economic" half-case version is good enough. Asked him to make some for the Olympus OMs, but after acquiring some original leather OM cases on eBay, I now know it's not viable for him 
His straps are great too, but I am now making them on my own. I just buy the leather strips, tools, connectors on eBay, voila, luxurious leather shoulder and wrist straps for all your cameras.
You can also get his soft release buttons (big for Leica, small for others - Rollei TLRs, OMs, Voigtlander, etc.), best ones I've tried so far, particularly the convex ones.
Here is another one, although I still prefer Leicatime, this might suit some tastes, from my friendly film supplier:
http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=34 - cases include straps
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His straps are great too, but I am now making them on my own. I just buy the leather strips, tools, connectors on eBay, voila, luxurious leather shoulder and wrist straps for all your cameras.
You can also get his soft release buttons (big for Leica, small for others - Rollei TLRs, OMs, Voigtlander, etc.), best ones I've tried so far, particularly the convex ones.
Here is another one, although I still prefer Leicatime, this might suit some tastes, from my friendly film supplier:
http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=34 - cases include straps
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No experience with this case, but you might like to consider...
http://www.chiifcameras.com/site2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=51
Anyone knows if this fits a M7 as well?
http://www.chiifcameras.com/site2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=51
Anyone knows if this fits a M7 as well?
clubgrit
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Agreed, here's one I just got, deliberately for my other camera : (must try to disinfect first )
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp191/limeridge1997/cceastotot.jpg?t=1239617174
Now looking for ways to make my Leica look aged, maybe sandpaper it :bsmilie:. No matter how much I use it, it still looks new, I don't have 30 years to wait for it to look aged ...
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)http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp191/limeridge1997/cceastotot.jpg?t=1239617174
Now looking for ways to make my Leica look aged, maybe sandpaper it :bsmilie:. No matter how much I use it, it still looks new, I don't have 30 years to wait for it to look aged ...
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That looks really good! Love the aged brown colour!
Use your camera everyday... confirm your Leica will age well!
clubgrit
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Here's a new design from A&A, don't know if they will have for M6.
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/accessories/2009/04/06/10625.html
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http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/accessories/2009/04/06/10625.html
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They do.. the picture on the link suggests one for the M8 and the other for the other Ms, excluding the M5 & CL
Thanks.. may be not zhou... some one else's cheap leather case.. only listed at 42usd in the ebay. ;p
Aiyo... if u want "cheap" then u have to live with the quality... my friend....
The Japanese A&A are so much more refined and it's readily available in Grandlink Square...
Unless U want the trill of bidding & getting another lemon when your friendly singpost postman comes knocking at your door....
Rangefinder_fan
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With a sharp enough knife, some goat or calf skin and a fair amount of patience, you could make your own halfcase. I went down that route since I was too cheap to pay someone else.
Results are fair; on hindsight I would have spent a bit more time trimming the lining, and the stitching could be a tad more even, but I'll save the effort for another case instead.
Results are fair; on hindsight I would have spent a bit more time trimming the lining, and the stitching could be a tad more even, but I'll save the effort for another case instead.
benny
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With a sharp enough knife, some goat or calf skin and a fair amount of patience, you could make your own halfcase. I went down that route since I was too cheap to pay someone else.
Results are fair; on hindsight I would have spent a bit more time trimming the lining, and the stitching could be a tad more even, but I'll save the effort for another case instead.
Woah!! There's nothing more personalised than that! :thumbsup:
Cheers,
p.s. It even has a raised bump on the side!!
No! one must try the crapy leather case first, in order to appreciate the best. :sticktong
Rangefinder_fan
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Part of a yoga mat from Watsons.
Its some bright green colour, so the best fate for it was to use a bit of it for the case..
Its some bright green colour, so the best fate for it was to use a bit of it for the case..
benny
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Very smart choice of material!! Does not retain moisture and have the right amount of feel!!
Cheers,
benny
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Try this one..
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Hand-Made-L...ryZ30051QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Cheap and good. Comes with strap. Free shipping. We order together? :bsmilie:
Cheers,
p.s. by the way, there are 'replica' Artisan&Artist cases and bags out there.....
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