(n)ever-ready cases--pro and con?
Anyone know anything regarding the pluses and minuses of storing and using cameras in ever-ready cases? Seems like it would help keep paint chips and scuffing away, but I've also read that leather cases may attract camera fungus. Thoughts? --Mark
Re: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con?
They're a burden. On a film camera you have to remove it to change film. I've never seen one on a digital SLR, but you would have to remove it to get at any of the functions on the back or to remove the CF card. Never ready cases are for people who leave one roll of film in the camera for six months and take four shots at every family event. Paul On Feb 5, 2005, at 12:36 PM, Mark Erickson wrote: Anyone know anything regarding the pluses and minuses of storing and using cameras in ever-ready cases? Seems like it would help keep paint chips and scuffing away, but I've also read that leather cases may attract camera fungus. Thoughts? --Mark
RE: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con?
Fungus needs moisture AFAIR. So, keep you stuff reasonably dry. Cameras etc. that have been stored or used under humid conditions should be taken out of bags etc. to dry. I try to store cameras, lenses etc. on shelves in a cupboard. Before I go out to photograph, I fill a bag with what I expect to be using. That goes for cameras, lenses and flashes. I leave small accessories in the bag. I try not to leave the stuff in a bag too long. I have one for use when I drive (Lowepro Reporter) and one for walking/hiking (Lowepro Mini trecker) - the reporter bag would ruin my back if I walk for a long time. I only use an eveready bag for short journeys when I want to travel light and not take a lot of pictures. This will protect the camera from being bumped around inside my suitcase or bag. I harly ever carry a camera with me while doing other things - perhaps my Minox. I'd love to buy the new Contax i4R for my jacket pocket. It's 4MP and even smaller than a cell phone: http://www.contaxcameras.co.uk/digital/i4R/i4roverview_front_black.asp Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Mark Erickson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 5. februar 2005 18:37 Til: Pentax-Discuss Emne: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con? Anyone know anything regarding the pluses and minuses of storing and using cameras in ever-ready cases? Seems like it would help keep paint chips and scuffing away, but I've also read that leather cases may attract camera fungus. Thoughts? --Mark
Re: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con?
The only cases I have are for the ES and ESII Spotmatics. I never keep the cameras in them. The cases came with the cameras when I bought them. To me, it's no big deal whether the cameras get a little nick here and there. I want my equipment at the ready for anything. Jim A. > Anyone know anything regarding the pluses and minuses of storing and using > cameras in ever-ready cases? Seems like it would help keep paint chips > and > scuffing away, but I've also read that leather cases may attract camera > fungus. > > Thoughts? > > --Mark > >
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I like ERCs. They add protection when out in adverse weather conditions, and also mean I can chuck the camera in a rucksack with other stuff and it will be protected. I partly agree about the film changing issue, but the old M series cases were the best in this regard as they didn't use the tripod socket but clipped over the strap lugs. Very quick and ea y to remove. The MX case with the front meant for the 40mm pancake is a marvel. Nick -Original Message- From: "Paul Stenquist"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 05/02/05 18:00:36 They're a burden. On a film camera you have to remove it to change film. I've never seen one on a digital SLR, but you would have to remove it to get at any of the functions on the back or to remove the CF card. Never ready cases are for people who leave one roll of film in the camera for six months and take four shots at every family event. Paul On Feb 5, 2005, at 12:36 PM, Mark Erickson wrote:
Re: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con?
i use a LowePro Topload Zoom Case of one model or another for all of my cameras. Herb - Original Message - From: "Nick Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 5:50 PM Subject: Re: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con? I like ERCs. They add protection when out in adverse weather conditions, and also mean I can chuck the camera in a rucksack with other stuff and it will be protected.
Re: n)ever-ready cases--pro and con?
At 01:39 PM 05/02/2005, you wrote: They're a burden. On a film camera you have to remove it to change film. I've never seen one on a digital SLR, but you would have to remove it to get at any of the functions on the back or to remove the CF card. Never ready cases are for people who leave one roll of film in the camera for six months and take four shots at every family event. Paul I don't disagree that they're a pain when it comes to changing film. But, I still have an ever-ready case for my MX ~and~ my MZ-S. And I use it! I really like the cases. I can see it would be pretty difficult to use on on a digital SLR. Wendy Wendy Beard, Ottawa, Canada http://www.beard-redfern.com
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I'm totally of a different frame of mind. The cases add width and height to the camera, diminish the ergonomics, and come between me and the feel of the camera that's so important to me. It makes using the camera less smooth and intuitive, and slower and more cumbersome. Shel > [Original Message] > From: wendy beard > I don't disagree that they're a pain when it comes to changing film. > But, I still have an ever-ready case for my MX ~and~ my MZ-S. And I use it! > I really like the cases. I can see it would be pretty difficult to use on > on a digital SLR. > > Wendy > > Wendy Beard, > Ottawa, Canada > http://www.beard-redfern.com >
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The rucksack application is exactly the one that I'm considering. I own a small LowePro case (among too many of other sizes). I'd like something that takes up less room inside a backpack, I guess --Mark "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >i use a LowePro Topload Zoom Case of one model or another for all >of my cameras. > >Herb >- Original Message - >From: "Nick Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 5:50 PM >Subject: Re: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con? > > >>I like ERCs. They add protection when out in adverse weather conditions, >>and also mean I can chuck the camera in a rucksack with other stuff and it >>will be protected.
Re: (n)ever-ready cases--pro and con?
I do have a Pentax branded case that takes a camera with lens in the same way,
but I prefer the ERC to be attached to the camera otherwise I end up with too
many items hanging around my neck.
Nick
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From: "Mark Erickson"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 06/02/05 19:20:25
To: "Pentax-Discuss"
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The rucksack application is exactly the one that I'm considering. I own a
small LowePro case (among too many of other sizes). I'd like something that
takes up less room inside a backpack, I guess
--Mark
"Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>i use a LowePro Topload Zoom Case of one model or another for all
>of my cameras.
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>Herb
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>From: "Nick Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>>I like ERCs. They add protection when out in adverse weather conditions,
>>and also mean I can chuck the camera in a rucksack with other stuff and it
>>will be protected.
