Case for Leica M3

[foreverlovex]

Just got my first Leica.

Can anyone recommend a place to buy a case (half or full)? Or really easier to buy online from overseas or ebay? Notice that Luigi's case seems to be the best out in the market.

Any cheaper options around?

[CooperS]

Try Mr Zhou! He's in Ebay.

He makes leather cases for Leica giving the pioneer, Mr Luigi a run for his money.

[foreverlovex]

Originally Posted by CooperS Try Mr Zhou! He's in Ebay. He makes leather cases for Leica giving the pioneer, Mr Luigi a run for his money.

ya saw that in ebay.

But M1, M2, M3 (not fit the early buddha lugs M3 and M5) M4 M4p M6 M7 & MP

My M3 got the buddha lugs.

[CooperS]

Originally Posted by foreverlovex ya saw that in ebay. But M1, M2, M3 (not fit the early buddha lugs M3 and M5) M4 M4p M6 M7 & MP My M3 got the buddha lugs.

Actually I have one new one for buddha lugs M3 from Leicatime. It's black leather. I bought it for my MP-3. Then I realised that old man Luigi didn't cut a hole at the back for the ISO dial. (not very professional IMHO as I told him it was meant to be for MP-3 many times).


But as with all Leicatime stuff, I cannot sell you cheap. You get instant case and don't have to wait for delivery. Haha. Want?

[foreverlovex]

Originally Posted by CooperS Actually I have one new one for buddha lugs M3 from Leicatime. It's black leather. I bought it for my MP-3. Then I realised that old man Luigi didn't cut a hole at the back for the ISO dial. (not very professional IMHO as I told him it was meant to be for MP-3 many times). But as with all Leicatime stuff, I cannot sell you cheap. You get instant case and don't have to wait for delivery. Haha. Want?

maybe u pm me your price and the model (if not too ex model maybe.....). Then I go see got enough cash left in my bank a not

[CooperS]

Originally Posted by foreverlovex maybe u pm me your price and the model (if not too ex model maybe.....). Then I go see got enough cash left in my bank a not

I went to check my Paypal....

USD 220 leh.

[chiawk]

Go to De Camera Consultant at Grandlink Square. He sell Artisan and Artist.
Regards,

[foreverlovex]

Originally Posted by CooperS I went to check my Paypal.... USD 220 leh.

....think need to source for cheaper options.

[foreverlovex]

Originally Posted by chiawk Go to De Camera Consultant at Grandlink Square. He sell Artisan and Artist. Regards,

any idea how much they selling for Artisan and Artist case?

[CooperS]

Originally Posted by foreverlovex any idea how much they selling for Artisan and Artist case?

Should be cheaper than Leicatime. But you should search Ebay for second hand ones or the real Leica ones.

[roundg]

Originally Posted by foreverlovex ....think need to source for cheaper options.

I have one set of Luigi half case for early M3 with budda ears, seldom used. It's in grey color with the half case and a neck strap.

Now I don't have a M3, I am thinking to let it go at SGD200. PM me know if u are interested.

[docolmo]

I use the Voigtlander case for Bessa fits the M6, MP and M3 with a small lens. You can use only the bottom half only of as a full case. And it's CHEAP.

[foreverlovex]

Originally Posted by docolmo I use the Voigtlander case for Bessa fits the M6, MP and M3 with a small lens. You can use only the bottom half only of as a full case. And it's CHEAP.

I tried the Bessa case at Chiff place. can't fit....think becoz of the buddha ear of the early batches of M3.

[umana]

Dear Sir, many COPIES of my cases are surfacing around ! As copies of Rolex watches, cigarettes, and a lot more !
Such ocean of copiers and copiers that are INVADING all western countries are usually of a POOR quality, often
even dangerous (read: poisonous), probably made by children, or other sort of slaves, and are a PEST for the world !

But, luckely, I am still terribly busy. Please, what means "a run for his money" ? Sincerily, I don't understand.

To CooperS: if you CLEARLY REQUESTED the rear cutout, and I didn't made it, please email me directly,
and I will fix the problem FOR SURE, withall my deepest apologies ! Id you didn't, I repeat that I make
the rear dial cutouts ONLY upon a clear, special buyer's request, because my preference is NO cutout.
To inform me that the case is intended for use "with M3", "with M4", "with M6", "with M7", "with MP",
or even "with MP3", does not mean "make for the the rear cutout !

Please, contact me, I will do my best for soling this your disappointment. Regards, Luigi

[gommy]

Wow! The man himself! Welcome Luigi to our Forum in SG.

Originally Posted by umana Dear Sir, many COPIES of my cases are surfacing around ! As copies of Rolex watches, cigarettes, and a lot more ! Such ocean of copiers and copiers that are INVADING all western countries are usually of a POOR quality, often even dangerous (read: poisonous), probably made by children, or other sort of slaves, and are a PEST for the world ! But, luckely, I am still terribly busy. Please, what means "a run for his money" ? Sincerily, I don't understand. To CooperS: if you CLEARLY REQUESTED the rear cutout, and I didn't made it, please email me directly, and I will fix the problem FOR SURE, withall my deepest apologies ! Id you didn't, I repeat that I make the rear dial cutouts ONLY upon a clear, special buyer's request, because my preference is NO cutout. To inform me that the case is intended for use "with M3", "with M4", "with M6", "with M7", "with MP", or even "with MP3", does not mean "make for the the rear cutout ! Please, contact me, I will do my best for soling this your disappointment. Regards, Luigi

[benny]

Originally Posted by CooperS Actually I have one new one for buddha lugs M3 from Leicatime. It's black leather. I bought it for my MP-3. Then I realised that old man Luigi didn't cut a hole at the back for the ISO dial. (not very professional IMHO as I told him it was meant to be for MP-3 many times).

So benny,

Did you specify for the cut out during ordering? Looks like Luigi said that he would ONLY if you asked for it.

Cheers,

[jiozhou]

Dear Luigi,

It's Zhou from Shanghai, China. I am making cases for rangefinder cameras. First, the people who making cases for me are professionals not like what you said "sort of slaves". I respect any hard working people include you. However, in this thread,you are trying to make humiliations these people without any proof. Do you really know China nowadays? Have you been to Shanghai see the place yourself?

Second, in terms of "copies" and "copiers", I think buyers can see the differences between your cases and my cases.

Last I want to say is business is business. You look after your business well. But calumniate your rivals won't win the battle. Keep yourself busy on improving your cases will help you leading the game. I will also do the same to my cases.

Regards,
-Zhou

Originally Posted by umana Dear Sir, many COPIES of my cases are surfacing around ! As copies of Rolex watches, cigarettes, and a lot more ! Such ocean of copiers and copiers that are INVADING all western countries are usually of a POOR quality, often even dangerous (read: poisonous), probably made by children, or other sort of slaves, and are a PEST for the world !

[foreverlovex]

Originally Posted by gommy Wow! The man himself! Welcome Luigi to our Forum in SG.

Now Mr Zhou also here!

[chiif]

A very very warm welcome to Mr Zhou & Mr Luigi to Singapore Clubsnap!

From the tone of things, I guess, there have been misunderstandings and some misconceptions about certain things.

I suggest we all put down our perception of one another or what we know of one another from the internet world and sit down for a cup of cuppa or a pint of beer.

Shall I suggest that we meet at the Photokina 2008 and chill out? First round of beer on me.

[gommy]

Well said chiif! Well done!
So, you confirmed going Photokina!!

Originally Posted by chiif A very very warm welcome to Mr Zhou & Mr Luigi to Singapore Clubsnap! From the tone of things, I guess, there have been misunderstandings and some misconceptions about certain things. I suggest we all put down our perception of one another or what we know of one another from the internet world and sit down for a cup of cuppa or a pint of beer. Shall I suggest that we meet at the Photokina 2008 and chill out? First round of beer on me.