Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]
I did this myself to my Leica M case. Here in the UK,at most
haberdashers stores, you can get a kit to rivet-fit heavy duty button
fasteners in several finishes ie chrome or brass. It makes the erc
much more useable. My M3, in the bottom half of the case, fits snugly
in the Leica M fitted case I obtained at a local collectors club meeting.
The button fasteners are available in several sizes and also useful
for refitting leather camera straps and gadget bag straps. I have
also found a local saddler who was able to restitch my Leicaflex
fitted case at very little cost.
- --
R.Ronaldson Norwich
Norfolk
England
In message <961221230037_1888098903@emout04.mail.aol.com>
Afterswift@aol.com writes:
> 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