Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Great Idea! - ----- Original Message ----- From: George Huczek <ghuczek@sk.sympatico.ca> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 5:07 PM Subject: [Leica] Re:Pelican waterproof case for M Leicas > The LowePro Omni bag fits inside too. I use this combo. The hardcase gets > you where you are going. Then the bag can be used as a backpack, a > briefcase-style bag, or a shoulder bag. Very convenient, but much more > that I would normally use for Leica gear. Works great though for MF and LF. > > > > > At 12:14 PM 29/03/2000 -0800, you wrote: > >I can vouch for the small Pelican case as an almost ideal M-Leica > >protector. I found it perfect to carry an M6, 35 and 50 Summi/2 lenses, > >neck strap and the hood that fits them both around the world. The foam pad > >sheets fit tightly enough that there is no movement of the contents. The > >case cost twenty bucks and is air/water tight. In fact, if you open it on a > >plane you will need to open the presure release valve on the ground because > >the seal is airtight. The case is drilled for a pair of padlocks which I > >used with a chain in some fleabag hotels. Actually, I used it in all hotels > >and they were all "bargains". While I didn't try it, I think it would take > >longer for a thief to cut into the heavyweight plastic of the Pelican than > >to cut into an aluminum case. The case was so secure I used it to guard > >cash and traveler's checks when I was out and about with the Leica. > > > >Bill Lawlor > > > > > >