Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/26

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Subject: [Leica] M6 Caps, Straps, and Cases Suggestions
From: John Coan <jcoan@alumni.duke.edu>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 11:27:16 -0400

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