davidjmitchell Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 As I like to keep my travel kit small, please can anyone recommend a case that holds just an M body with fitted first generation Tri- Elmar. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Try this.... <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tesco-carrier-bag-chairty-auction-make-Ebay-history_W0QQitemZ5637777646QQcategoryZ46699QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">click here</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Oops sorry. That was for Canon. Try this.... <a href="http://www.billingham.co.uk/prodbuy.asp?id=70">click here</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joachim_inkmann1 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick_chandler2 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 David This isn't as fancy as a Bellingham, but it's durable and weatherproof (and only about US$30): http://www.pictureline.com/product.php?id=2510 Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 "...just an M body with fitted first generation Tri-Elmar..." http://www.popflash.com/item.cfm?id=%24%24%2E%5EN%5E%20%20%20%0A “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick_chandler2 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Oops. "Billingham." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Bill's suggestion looks best. The Billingham will hold much more than "...just an M body with fitted first generation Tri-Elmar." And the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Where was Billingham ever 'fancy'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Ninety quid for a rain proof, padded canvas bag to hold a camera and lens worth thousands that does not scream... "Leica in here" and will last a lifetime. It is too late to talk about 'fancy' if you already use a Leica. I love it when people penny pinch on accessories for Leicas. Just like those.. "Where can I buy really cheap batteries for my 1DS Mk II ?" type questions or... "where can I get 6 rolls of cheap kodak gold for a dollar to put in my 5000 dollar rangefinder?" or "where can I buy cheap used tyres for my Ferrari?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I don't recall just when I started surfing this site, but I believe it was after Tony told me he was the moderator. Anyhow I can remember only one time I got into a controversy on this forum and it was probabl my own fault for asserting my point of view when I thought my logic was superior. Since then I have tried to avoid anything personal in broaching my opinions. After all, whether we use our own names or resort to a psuedonym (as I do), in reality everything that appears herein is anonymous and abstract unless its originators know one another on a personal basis. Unfortunately someone, whether offended, or just to be cranky chose to send me annoying e-mails when I used my real name. I am inclined to the notion that they were just just random troublemakers since the deluge abated soon after I resorted to an alias. In any event I feel that I have made valued contacts and acquaintances here and hope that my meager contributions have been helpful to a few who sincerely solicited advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd_chan Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Fogg Flute. Perfect for one body, one lens. http://www.foggspecialistbags.com/flute.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey L.T. von Glück Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 If you're looking for a simple pouch, more like an eveready case, I keep my M5 and second-generation Tri-Elmar in an Op/Tech USA Rangefinder Soft Pouch. It's made of soft neoprene and is form fitting. Try this <A HREF="http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=36&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=">link</A>; cheap and very functional. Jeffrey L. T. von Gluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joachim_inkmann1 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Sorry for recommending a fancy, non-durable and not-waterproof (Dick Chandler) and obviously way too big (Stephen W.) bag. My advice was only based on actual experience with exactly this bag and exactly the equipment in question. Therefore I am certainly not qualified to comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick_chandler2 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Um, I really didn't intend any offense with my use of "fancy." I certainly don't have anything against Billingham or any other brand (or, for that matter, anyone who buys them). And anyone who knows me will attest to the fact that I have no qualms whatsoever about spending money on cameras or anything associated with them. I just happened to pick up the Lowepro bag because it's a handy size for carrying an M4 or M6 with a Tri-Elmar, 35mm Summilux ASPH, etc., and a roll or two of film without being too large to put inside a a carry-on bag when I travel. I will further note that I never suggested the Billingham wasn't weatherproof or durable; I have no doubt that it's both. I guess I'm just a little surprised that this post struck a couple of nerves when no offense was intended. So I officially withdraw the adjective "fancy" from my earlier post and simply note that the LowePro may be a useful option. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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