Bill wrs1145
A native Texan
I'm not a Leica owner, but this popped up on my computer this morning: .
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I'll have to watch that!
analoged
Well-known
Ah that's why prices are so high!
Archiver
Veteran
My Luigi case for my M9 is fourteen years old this year. It has held up very well, hardly aging, and still has that leather scent.
raydm6
Yay! Cameras! 🙈🙉🙊┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ [◉"]
Mine also. Luigi should patent that scent and make Luigi Leather car fresheners 🌲
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Certain style fashion item, but not as elegant as minimalistic Leica design. IMO.
High price is mostly for been non China made.
High price is mostly for been non China made.
wlewisiii
Just another hotel clerk
The first thing I did after I ordered my M 240 was to order a case and strap from Luigi; better than anything Leica ever made.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
I bought a Mr. Zhou half-case for my M6 for $60. Fifteen years later it's still going strong. Cheers, OtL
Pioneer
Veteran
Most leather cases hold up pretty well. I have an old case for my Spottie that is still going strong.
Archiver
Veteran
I also have a Mr Zhou case for my M9, which I used when I first got the camera. It's decent, but I prefer the Luigi for feel and scent, haha.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
I have several Luigi cases and straps for my LTM, M and digital-M Leicas and for my Contax II as well. Proper craftmanship!
I also have some Mr Zhou cases which are pretty good too.
I also have some Mr Zhou cases which are pretty good too.
SWB
Established
I doubt very much a 1930's Leica will be used as hard today as they were back in the day, so what's changed to make them so much more vulnerable?
chuckroast
Well-known
Likely the wear of the intervening years adds up. Also, collectors like to believe they have rare and precious treasure
I've owned two IIIf bodies, and I have to say, other than having my current one CLAed, they've really not needed any work. Then again, neither was beat to death when I got them.
My view is to use these not all that rare cameras, and keep them maintained.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
What was the reason for the top picture? The Luigi case and Contax were not thrown in the water deliberately, I hope. But if an accident, I'd think they would be retrieved immediately, not photographed!I have several Luigi cases and straps for my LTM, M and digital-M Leicas and for my Contax II as well. Proper craftmanship!
I also have some Mr Zhou cases which are pretty good too.
wlewisiii
Just another hotel clerk
A homage to Capa and D-Day I presume.
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Mr_Flibble likes to tempt fate.
kshapero
South Florida Man
If I wear to buy a case for my M10, it would be a Luigi.
chuckroast
Well-known
I think these cases look lovely, but they sell for nosebleed prices. I have a Mr. Zhou for my M5, and I bought that case used. I'm entirely happy with it.
AeroDan
Newbie
I have several and they're as nice as the cameras they house. Truly old world artisan quality. They've gone up in price for sure, but heck what hasn't...