View Full Version : Luigi's new camera bags
Rich Silfver
05-21-2006, 09:29
At least I think they are new, never seen them before.
As a Luigi-case-fan I was excited to see his line of 'outfit cases' (seen on top at this link):
http://leicatime.com/000-CustomCases.htm
Pretty expensive..but real nice.....
I didn't know that he also offered those soft-releases.
Rich Silfver
05-21-2006, 09:46
I didn't know that he also offered those soft-releases.
I have one of them on my M3 and I like it.
Every time I go to Luigi's thread I want to buy, buy, buy...
back alley
05-21-2006, 09:59
i know that feeling.
i'd love one of his cases for the little cl.
i'm thinking maybe as a b'day or christmas gift to myself.
joe
wlewisiii
05-21-2006, 10:09
Oh, I do too joe. I've already priced out the way I'd want a CL case with him, but it's going be a long while... :bang:
William
ClaremontPhoto
05-21-2006, 10:11
I'm sure that Luigi is good.
But this guy in the same praça as me would do that case for €30 to €50.
(Sorry Luigi, but you have a sort of fan club here, so happy selling)
bmattock
05-21-2006, 10:22
I want to scream until my lungs fail. Poseurs do vex.
Rich Silfver
05-21-2006, 10:31
I want to scream until my lungs fail. Poseurs do vex.
Could be worse Bill, I could want to spend the money on gun, ammo, crack and whores. In the light of that - a Luigi case for a couple of hundred bucks that a) protects my camera, b) looks and feels nice and c) supports people that still make things by hand - is not really worth screaming your lungs out.
There are a LOT worse things to worry and scream about......
Oh, and isn't posers by definition not using their equipment and instead focusing on the pure 'looks' of their equipment. I take a lot of photos, use my cameras - as they are fitted in Luigi cases. Wouldn't call myself a poser.
Eh, so go ahead and scream.
Beautiful cases - they ain't cheap, but they're functional and I imagine they'd be good for years and years of service. I don't get the 'poser' comment and certainly not given that the person who originated the thread is clearly anything but a poser.
bmattock
05-21-2006, 10:44
Could be worse Bill, I could want to spend the money on gun, ammo, crack and whores. In the light of that - a Luigi case for a couple of hundred bucks that a) protects my camera, b) looks and feels nice and c) supports people that still make things by hand - is not really worth screaming your lungs out.
There are a LOT worse things to worry and scream about......
Oh, and isn't posers by definition not using their equipment and instead focusing on the pure 'looks' of their equipment. I take a lot of photos, use my cameras - as they are fitted in Luigi cases. Wouldn't call myself a poser.
Peace be on you. I'm going out to take photographs, sans custom-leather, sans uber-chic lens, and sans approval from those who have their noses so far in the air it looks like someone waved a small turd under them. How unhip of me.
I want to scream until my lungs fail. Poseurs do vex.
Its the way you tell em Bill :D Just had to laugh at this..... Having said that do I need a new bag...... :)
I'm with Bill on this one... I don't dig these bags at all.
However, I do believe Luigi makes some fine products (I own one of his cases) and his craftsmanship is top notch. I can certainly respect the fact that he is handmaking these bags, and they're much cheaper than some of my mom's Italian bags. ;)
bmattock
05-21-2006, 12:46
Mea culpa, guys and gals. I'm on my first 12-ounce bottle of medication, I'm seeing things in a better light. I'm sure the bag is wonderful. Wish I could afford one. I'd cut eye-holes in it and wear it on my head like a hat. Which would be a switch, usually I wear my a** for a hat, like in my last few posts. Sorry for all that.
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
Hmmmm....beer!
I guess you don't want to hear that Luigi is hard at work on a hand-stitched leather beer cozy? ;-)
Actually, a 'camera and beer' thread would probably be awesome.
Rich Silfver
05-21-2006, 15:17
May I suggest a BBQ-party, with some other kettle of fish - just between handmade deluxe gentlemen.
Pathetic, the same post that this userid has made twice now. Obviously a member here that created a new account to post this crap.
May I suggest that Jorge tracks your I.P. address and throws you - and your other I.D. - out of here?
back alley
05-21-2006, 15:35
isn't that a pic of luigi?
the ip address is out of amsterdam
joe
Geeze,
These cases kinda make the paper bag I keep my M2 in look tacky. On the other hand using a case like that to tote my MD 40 would just be wrong.
Bob
the bag looks high quality but it also looks like a lunch box. It has no sex appeal
amateriat
05-21-2006, 20:54
"Critical member"? Yes, I'd agree, using somewhat rougher language...;)
I'm with Bill insofar as the bags don't do it for me at all, but the camera (half-) cases do intrigue me. I don't really "do" the case thing (at any price), but Luigi's are lovely to look at.
- Barrett
erudolph
05-21-2006, 21:21
Luigi's half-cases are wonderful, judging from the one I have for my Hexar RF. Also, it seems Luigi is a good guy, judging from my dealings with him and the reports of others who've dealt with him. If one of his products is not to your taste, that's no reason for mockery, is it?
Ed
bmattock
05-21-2006, 21:31
Nothing wrong with a good hard mocking.
wlewisiii
05-21-2006, 22:11
Eh, I can understand where you're from. BTDTGTFTS. Still as I've mutated into an old fart, I find I like the little things that make my shooting easier. And one thing that my Luigi case does is make it more easy and pleasant to go out shooting. I got a half case to protect the camera, a sling (er, shoulder strap) that I can use to brace a shot like I would a rifle shot, and I have two spare roll holders on it as well. I can go out the door with my camera, it's glorious 50/1.8 & 108 shots of whatever film I care to have with me.
It wasn't an easy thing for me to buy. It is, literally, the single most expensive camera related item I have ever purchased for myself. No camera, no lens, no nothing has cost me more...
99.9999999999999% of the time I am just as much of a bottom feeder as you are. But Bill, it makes a great camera, my Canon 7, even more of a pleasure to shoot. In the end, as a result of that fact, even though I'm still paying the da&n thing off, it was worth every penny to one of the few Craftsmen I know.
So if that's being some kind of pretentious twit, well tough. I'll still go put on London Calling and get plowed on some good cask conditioned ale and cheap whiskey... :angel:
William
ddutchison
05-21-2006, 22:16
Man, Luigi's site isn't very dial-up friendly.
I have to say that the tan camera bag at the top of the page looks exactly like the ones which turn up at the Value-Village from time to time (minus the velcro, but then they're usually velvet lined). Seems that what's considered hopelessly opulent today was once just thought of as decent utilitarian stuff . Nice to see someone's still earning a living as a craftsman.
coincidentally broke down and ordered the half case for the hexar rf earliar this evening. had no idea it was available until i saw it on scambay (ordered it directly from L however). i love the hexar rf but it balances funny with the big heavy 50 when you have it slung on your shoulder. hoping the case and strap will help + the paint can chip fairly easily on this particular body. i'm usually not fussy about putting wear on equip and most i have is strictly user condition for that reason. i really beat the hell out of my hexar af (usually it's case consists of a wool cap w/camera stuffed into it) i want to feel as comfortable with the hear rf. very pragmatic don't ya think? PLEASE DON'T HATE ME!
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