Re: [Leica] M6 Caps, Straps, and Cases Suggestions

["Tom Schofield" <tdschofield@email.msn.com>]

35 asph comes with a cap for the shade -- might want a cap keeper to keep
it.

Best strap for an M6 is the one in the box.  Period.  Not heavy enough to
need Neoprene.  Light, versatile, long enough to go diagonally across the
body, keeping the camera tucked under the arm.  Rubber pad keeps it from
slipping off the shoulder.  No bulky or metal hardware to scratch your
camera or get in the way.  Really -- try it for a month or two first  -- why
do you think they sell for $40 on ebay?

Try the camera without case for a while -- the rounded corners are more
comfortable without it.  Save money for all those lenses you will die for
after you see your first roll come back, or for those overpriced 39mm
filters.

Tom Schofield

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "John Coan" <jcoan@alumni.duke.edu>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 8:27 AM
Subject: [Leica] M6 Caps, Straps, and Cases Suggestions


>
> As a soon to be M6 owner, my thoughts have turned to caps, straps, and
cases.
>
> I'll be getting a 35/2 asph to start.  It comes with a shade.  On my other
cameras, I like to leave the shade (no filter) on all the time, and put a
cap over the shade.  Is there such a thing with the shade I'm getting?  I
know some of the Leica shades are square, which seems to me like it might be
difficult to find what I'm looking for.
>
> What about neck straps?  Leica sells a neoprene model.  Are these OK, or
is perhaps a third party strap better?
>
> What about cases?  I've heard of a Leica 1/2 case .... whatever that is???
(anybody care to enlighten me?)  Seems to me that a good case would be sort
of a leather pouch deal that you can bunch up and cram in your pocket while
shooting.  Any suggestions?
>
> The members of the LUG have been very helpful to me so far, and I thank
you all for that.  Sorry to be such a nuissance ... but it is very tempting
to ask here because the depth of knowledge is so great.  (I promise to
return the favor when I have something to contribute (ask me about Contax
645s off list if you want!))
>
> John
>
>