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Leica M11 · Slim Skin Case
Leica M11 · Slim Skin Case
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Slim, flexible non-leather protective case for the Leica M11 camera and its variants, including the EV1. The M11-D has its own custom case due to the screen being replaced with an ISO dial.
Super slim and as unobtrusive as possible for those that generally don't like using a case but appreciate the benefits of the additional protection they provide.
There's no mounting screw underneath, so the camera sits flat on surfaces.
The Slim Skin case can be removed in seconds for access to the battery/USB-C but remains securely attached to the camera when in use, using our own in-house developed tripod bung mount.
Available in grip and no-grip versions. The grip version adds some great stability, especially when paired with a thumb grip. The no-grip version keeps the profile extremely minimal, offering protection without the fuss.
Please note: The gripped version of the case overlays on the lug nearest the shutter button and is held in place with your wrist/neck strap attachment. This helps the case stay firmly in place when used with heavier lenses etc.
Made from a special high-quality, rubber-like, flexible matte material that holds its shape, protects against impacts, and is UV and chemical resistant.
100% compatible with our camera base protectors.
We may occasionally iterate our designs, so the product you receive may have minor variations/improvements from what the photos depict.
Disclaimer: Always use a tether for safety (neck or wrist strap) and do not rely solely on the Slim Skin case to hold your camera securely.
Please be aware that you may be charged import duty/tax by your own country if purchasing from outside of the UK, this is also explained on the checkout page. We have no control over these fees and we do not benefit from them in any way.
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Product is good and sturdy.
I was hoping that the camera charging port should be free once you slide open the case. Unfortunately the hook area is on the ipsilateral side making difficult charging the camera
I ordered from Japan, but a different product arrived by mistake. When I contacted the company, they responded immediately and even provided additional service as compensation. The product itself is exactly as I imagined—excellent quality—but what impressed me most was their outstanding customer service. I look forward to purchasing more items from them in the future.
To me, the feel of the grip's material cheapens the feel of the camera enough that I don't find myself wanting to use it much. It's onerous to add or remove it to the camera spontaneously because it requires removing any strap you may have through one of the eyeholes. I also don't like that the grip blocks the USB-C port. I'd have returned it if the return shipping costs to the UK wouldn't mostly negate the point.
But I do like how slim and light it is. If there were something like this with nicer-feeling/looking material and a slot for the USB-C port, I think I'd like it very much!
Hi Andy, thanks for your thoughts. To address your point around having to remove the strap from the lug to remove the case, the design is such that you can pop the case off from the camera body while it remains attached to the strap lug. This gives the speed of removal for access to the USB-C port and battery/SD card.
We will be making a video very soon to show the features of the cases and how we designed them to be used. It's our fault for not including any instructions or info and it's something we need to address, so our apologies it's not clear. If you give it a go while still attached, hopefully you might find more value in the case. Placing a finger between the base of the screen and the case and levering lightly will 'pop' the case off and it can then be moved to one side. As it's still attached via the lug, it cannot be dropped or caught by the wind. :)
We have considered creating a cutout for the USB-C port but decided as the case is quickly removed, having the extra protection from liquids took priority. We can always do custom versions for people that would like certain features which could eventually replace the current versions if they're prefferred by the majority. That information isn't much use to you now but we will add it to the product pages so others can request certain customisations.
It works well - I love it.
Does the job!
