Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/07

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Slimline case for M6?
From: "Daniel Ho" <hod@idirect.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 20:23:10 -0400

Jim,

Yes please.  That sounds like exactly what I need.  Just didn't know it was
available.  There is a pouch by Fogg, called the "M6 pouch" that holds just
that.  However, I haven't been able to find it locally.

Regards,
Daniel Ho/Toronto


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Jim Brick
> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 17:56
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Slimline case for M6?
>
>
> I carry an M6 and one lens with me at all times (well... nearly
> all times).
> The lens is the 35/1.4 ASPH with square hood. I use a Domke pouch. It's
> vertical, Velcro flap closure, and just fits the camera with lens
> attached.
> A lens cap on the lens. There is enough room at the top, under
> the flap, to
> store the square hood with rubber flap cap, and an extra roll of film. I
> put this in my brief bag. It also has a belt loop on the back so it can be
> worn on your belt. There's also a D-ring above the belt loop for, I guess,
> a shoulder strap.
>
> Bottom line... the pouch is "exactly" the size of an M6 + 35/1.4 (focused
> at infinity). With a little spare room at the top for the shade and one
> roll of film. The model number is not printed on it but if anybody wants
> it, I'll get it from KSP (Keeble & Shuchat Photography) tomorrow
> and post it.
>
> Jim
>
> At 04:05 PM 10/7/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >> Perhaps the answer is not an erc but a very small  camera case
> or bag just
> >> big enough for the camera?
> >>
> >> Any advice gratefully received.
> >>
> >> Regards.
> >>
> >> JH
> >...or....Attach a strap to the lugs, put the strap over your
> shoulder, and
> >go take pictures. If all you're carrying is the M and one lens, a case
> >really becomes superfluous.
> >
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Jim Brick, ASMP, BIAA
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