Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Case for M4-P
From: "SonC (Sonny Carter)" <sonc@sonc.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:05:47 -0600
References: <A56D15874A0AD311BC8E0090274E75490ED4E38C@houex01.bakerbotts.com>

Dear Tom,

Why on earth would you imprison your camera in a never-ready case?
They harbor mildew, make it impossible to shoot quickly, and raise the
size of the camera by double.

Regards,

Sonny
http://www.sonc.com



- ----- Original Message -----
From: <Tom.Henson@bakerbotts.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 4:37 PM
Subject: [Leica] Case for M4-P


> I have a question about eveready cases for older Leica M cameras.
>
> I have searched the archives and did not find any information on
this.
>
> I recently purchased a like new M4-P and am wanting to pick up an
eveready
> case that would be made for this camera or in the same time period
that the
> camera was made by Leitz.
>
> I have spent several hours seraching the Internet worldwide and the
only
> thing I can find close are cases for M2/3.
>
> It looks like these cases will fit the M4 type camera, but I also
noticed
> that the tripod screw thread for these cameras came in 3/8 and 1/4
inch
> sizes.
>
> I have no idea what size of tripod thread the M4 series has. I would
guess
> 1/4 inch.
>
> It's hard for me to believe that you can find very good condition
cases for
> the earlier model M cameras, but almost none for the M4 series.
>
> Is this just my imagination or will I have to break down and buy
another
> Kameraleder case?
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom Henson
> Houston
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