Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The LowePro Omni bag fits inside too. I use this combo. The hardcase gets you where you are going. Then the bag can be used as a backpack, a briefcase-style bag, or a shoulder bag. Very convenient, but much more that I would normally use for Leica gear. Works great though for MF and LF. At 12:14 PM 29/03/2000 -0800, you wrote: >I can vouch for the small Pelican case as an almost ideal M-Leica >protector. I found it perfect to carry an M6, 35 and 50 Summi/2 lenses, >neck strap and the hood that fits them both around the world. The foam pad >sheets fit tightly enough that there is no movement of the contents. The >case cost twenty bucks and is air/water tight. In fact, if you open it on a >plane you will need to open the presure release valve on the ground because >the seal is airtight. The case is drilled for a pair of padlocks which I >used with a chain in some fleabag hotels. Actually, I used it in all hotels >and they were all "bargains". While I didn't try it, I think it would take >longer for a thief to cut into the heavyweight plastic of the Pelican than >to cut into an aluminum case. The case was so secure I used it to guard >cash and traveler's checks when I was out and about with the Leica. > >Bill Lawlor > > >