Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Kurt: I have had good luck with saddle and tack shops for leather work and quality leather for straps, mostly the latter. I have found a shoe repairman here in Oakland, California who has done wonders with Leica and Rolleiflex cases. He is so tuned into quality that I give him a $20.00 Christmas gift in appreciation. This year, I might even give him more. Roland Smith roland@dnai.com - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Roberts" <croberts@zoomtel.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Omnica bag > "Any idea who can do some serious surgery on this classic camera bag?" - > Kurt > > > Hi Kurt, > > I've never heard of the Omnica bag. This means nothing, since I don't know > any of the strangely comic Leica acronyms, either (WOOWOO, FUDBOM, DORKUM, > etc.). > > However, if the case is leather please call George Elanjian in Los Angeles > at 323-656-7447. He and his crew make exquisite camera cases for Ms (and > other cameras, too) and he's an LHSA member and a really nice fellow. He > may not be able to help personally because of the crush of his business, but > he may know a craftsperson who can help. Let us know. > > Craig > Boston > >