Issy
Well-known
Continuing my "other" threads.... 
I am aware of folks using Voigtlander body (Bessa-L?) cases on their Leica's as low cost alternatives.
Anyone aware of similar alternatives to the Contax $50 bottom half? Just interested in the bottom half, G1/G2 body protection.
I am aware of folks using Voigtlander body (Bessa-L?) cases on their Leica's as low cost alternatives.
Anyone aware of similar alternatives to the Contax $50 bottom half? Just interested in the bottom half, G1/G2 body protection.
Honu-Hugger
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Hi Bill,
I'm not sure if this will be of any help -- may not be what you are looking for, but I'm cosidering trying an OP/Tech rangefinder case. I use a lot of their other products and have been very pleased with them (lens cases, straps, etc.). Perhaps someone on the list has tried their rangefinder case?
I'm not sure if this will be of any help -- may not be what you are looking for, but I'm cosidering trying an OP/Tech rangefinder case. I use a lot of their other products and have been very pleased with them (lens cases, straps, etc.). Perhaps someone on the list has tried their rangefinder case?
Tin
Well-known
The Nikon CF-17 case fits a G1 with 45mm lens perfectly, whether you use the whole case or just the bottom half. I got a used one for C$10. Although I don't know what Nikon camera was it originally designed for.
Issy
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Tin,
Is your CF-17 well worn (re: soft)? I went through my "pile" at home, and wouldn't you know I already have a CF-17 (this is for the Nikon FG, btw).
I tried putting my G1 in it, and it's close, but not what I would call "perfect".
Should I hold the case over some steam for a few minutes first?
Is your CF-17 well worn (re: soft)? I went through my "pile" at home, and wouldn't you know I already have a CF-17 (this is for the Nikon FG, btw).
I tried putting my G1 in it, and it's close, but not what I would call "perfect".
Should I hold the case over some steam for a few minutes first?
Tin
Well-known
It's a wll used case. Perhaps I shouldn't have use the word "perfect". I really meant "as perfect as one can expect from a case made by another brand."
Tin
Well-known
Further to my previous post. I didn't realized that the G1 and G2 have slightly different dimensions. The G2 is indeed slightly larger than the G1 (139W X 80 X 45 mm for the G2 vs. 133 X 77 X 42mm for the G1). That probably would have explained the difference in fit.
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
If you want a case that is REALLY nice, though pricey, check out the case from Kameraleder in Los Angeles. This fellow does beautiful work.
If you would like to go the inexpensive route I know people who use the Zing cases and like them a great deal.
Kent
If you would like to go the inexpensive route I know people who use the Zing cases and like them a great deal.
Kent
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
Issy
Well-known
There is something fundamentally wrong with paying more for the case than what you paid for the camera.
But thanks... I've actually had some luck over the past few weeks finding some used Contax G half cases....
But thanks... I've actually had some luck over the past few weeks finding some used Contax G half cases....
garth42
Newbie
You've overlooked something, Issy.....
You've overlooked something, Issy.....
The Kameraleder cases are truly works of great craftsmanship and are highly fondleable...PLUS...they smell great, too! Nothing like a big snort of leather aroma to invigorate your artistic side.
I own a used Kameraleder case for my Konica Hexar AF, won on e-Bay. It took more than a year of watching to even spot one, bidding was "spirited" to say the least and I ended up winning at ~1/2 retail. My Hexar hasn't drawn attention in public, but the case has.
You've overlooked something, Issy.....
The Kameraleder cases are truly works of great craftsmanship and are highly fondleable...PLUS...they smell great, too! Nothing like a big snort of leather aroma to invigorate your artistic side.
I own a used Kameraleder case for my Konica Hexar AF, won on e-Bay. It took more than a year of watching to even spot one, bidding was "spirited" to say the least and I ended up winning at ~1/2 retail. My Hexar hasn't drawn attention in public, but the case has.