Leather case for R7??????

<p>There seems to be a real issue trying to find a case to fit the R7....they are like hen's teeth to find. The cases that are available, like for the R6, etc. are too small to fit the R7. Question: Since the SL/SL2 are larger, would one of these cases fit? Thanks, Sonny in Louisiana</p>

<p>PS...I really dont want to spend the dollars for a Lugi case, though nice.</p>

<p>Sonny, It will probably fit but it will be like a size 8 foot in a size 12 shoe!<br>

The only difference that I'm aware of between the R7 and R6 for case purposes, is a slight height increase with the former. I'm sure that you could find used one at a camera store or on ebay.</p>

<p>The SL/SL2 cameras (even these cases are not intended to be interchangeable – the SL is thicker from front to back compared to the SL2) are completely different animals. Although I have never tried it, I would expect there would be too much room on the sides - and I suspect the tripod hole will not line up properly.<br>

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If you want a R7 case, keep your eyes open (particularly on eBay) - one will pop up sooner or later. </p>

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<p>Bill's correct; the "mirror release/aperture illumination switch <strong>molding</strong>" of the R7 obstructs the slide down <strong>on to</strong> the securing tripod socket 1/4 inch bolt of the SL / SL2 case. Besides not being able to be secured, there's too much room in the bottom half.</p>

<p>Get a Lowepro case</p>

<p ><a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=616783">Bill Blackwell</a> wrote: <em>"... the SL is thicker from front to back compared to the SL2 ..."</em></p>

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<p >Nope, same thickness. The SL2 is thicker at the ends so it's a flatter shape.</p>

<p>Approximately 38mm max thickness for <strong>both</strong> body chassis. As you can see from the image, there's more curvature to the Leicaflex SL form.<br>

LOA is 145mm on both models.</p>

<p>SL2 cases will accommodate <strong>both </strong>models, but SL cases will only take an SL camera body...</p><div></div>

<p>Doug: Very interesting. I have owned both, but never at the same time. It was always my assumption the SL was 'fatter' compared to the SL2. As always, your reservoir of knowledge on the R system is very much appreciated. I stand corrected. </p>

<p>Thanks for posting the pics, Gus.</p>