rpasia
Newbie
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a ZI, which should arrive in a few days. Assuming everything goes well, which leather case should I get? I'm considering either the halfcase from leicatime or the Zeiss-brand case (the cost is about the same).
Any pros and cons to either case? Any other options I should consider? Thanks in advance!
Any pros and cons to either case? Any other options I should consider? Thanks in advance!
Mister E
Well-known
I thought that guy in China made a nice Zeiss case.
hellomikmik
Well-known
i only have experience with original case, the lower part is nice for holding the camera.
the upper part did not get much use in my case as you can't fit 85/2 in it (i guess it's the only that won't go in from ZM lineup).
i'm thinking to get optech neoprene case for rangefinders for protection, anybody tried?
the upper part did not get much use in my case as you can't fit 85/2 in it (i guess it's the only that won't go in from ZM lineup).
i'm thinking to get optech neoprene case for rangefinders for protection, anybody tried?
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rpasia
Newbie
@hellomikmik: Does the original case get in the way of you taking film in and out of the camera?
I read in the specs that the bottom part screws into the camera. That seems too tedious to screw and unscrew every time I need to reload film.
I read in the specs that the bottom part screws into the camera. That seems too tedious to screw and unscrew every time I need to reload film.
hellomikmik
Well-known
the case have to be removed in order to change the film
also if you want to rewind the film you need to access the little button on the bottom which is hidden by case (so you don't press it accidentally).
on the other hand there is a hole at the same place where the window on the door with film information is so you can see what film you have loaded in with the case on.
the finish and materials are nice - almost too fancy for my taste, fine leather
but it protects the camera very well.
also if you want to rewind the film you need to access the little button on the bottom which is hidden by case (so you don't press it accidentally).
on the other hand there is a hole at the same place where the window on the door with film information is so you can see what film you have loaded in with the case on.
the finish and materials are nice - almost too fancy for my taste, fine leather
but it protects the camera very well.
kshapero
South Florida Man
The case from Zeiss is creamy smooth black leather. It is also a full case for travel. So nice. Taking it off for film changing is not a big deal.