Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Re M cases, As soon as I get a new Leica M case I take it to an experienced luggage repair outfit and have them make the cover removable by installing a heavy duty button fastener. I can then use the Leica M with or without the front cover. Never lost a cover yet because I put it in my case immediately. I prefer to use a case because the neckstrap eyelet will wear thru eventually. The strap on the case is heavy duty. This system won't work for journalism because reloading requires removal of the camera from the case. There's seldom enough time for that luxury. But for field work, which is my specialty, I'm seldom under time pressure. I don't need a motor for the same reason. Leica M cases are usually made of leather, which are easy to modify and last more than a lifetime. Bob R