Half case for Nikon RF

[Jan Van Laethem]

I was wondering if anyone has a good alternative to the Nikon vintage camera cases. Most cases I find on the big auction site are either completely worn out or torn, or come with a hefty price tag.

Luigi makes half cases for the Nikon RF, but they don't come cheap. Can anyone point me in the right direction ? If you are a Nikon RF user, do you use a half case at all ? Or any other means to carry the camera on a neck strap and provide some protection at the same time ?

 

[keytarjunkie]

Personally, I think there are a plethora of perfectly useable old half cases. At least, the bottom half. Sometimes I use the 2000-series half case but usually my camera comes with me in a bag.

Zhou (ebay) used to make Nikon RF cases, but not for a while. Perhaps if you send him a camera to work off of, he would make you one. I have used his cases before on Leicas and they are perfectly fine for the price.

 

[Highway 61]

FYI, Luigi's cases designed for the early Leica M3 (with the "Buddha ears" strap eyelets) fit the Nikon RFs perfectly.

If you absolutely want to use a camera wearing pyjamas, you might be able to get a used one from the big auction site with patience and persistence.

 

[Retrotech68]

Alternatively, you can also contact the gentleman behind Patagonean cases and straps. His half and full cases are superb. I am sure he can make cases for Nikon RFs, if he hadn't done it yet.

 

[James24]

Here's a possible solution.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-...over-for-Nikon-S3-S2-Film-Camera/254586621220

 

[Forest_rain]

Seems like you'd need to order one from China if you want a new one.


I'd offer to make you one for shipping costs, I have the leatherworking tools and leather but I don't have anything to copy the pattern from though (I could use the practice)


Realistically it might be a little rough though, you're probably better off ordering one from China.

 

[Jan Van Laethem]

Here's a possible solution.

Thank you James for this interesting link.

 

[Jan Van Laethem]

Thank you Forest Rain for you kind offer. I think I'll check out the ones from China.

 

[gregorynikon]

half case

half case

Hi you can check this site

https://www.etsy.com/listing/587084...-for-nikon-s3-sp?ref=shop_home_active_7&sca=1

handmade leather cases

 

[gregorynikon]

or more economy without perimeter thread
https://www.etsy.com/listing/630317319/leather-half-case-for-nikon-s-s2?ref=shop_home_active_8&sca=1

 

[raydm6]

I've purchased numerous items on Etsy before. Everyone I've dealt with was reputable. On the other hand, it's a dangerous place for for camera gas sufferers. 🙂