Leica Reviews

I have this case along with the Leica Z2X and I have traveled extensively with both. Because the case is only large enough for the camera, it is very nice if space is a problem, as the case has a belt loop and that is where I keep the camera at all times when traveling. Do not buy this if you want to place additional accessories in the case though; they simply will not fit. However, there is a small pocket on the inside of the case made especially for the Leica panorama adaptor(or some bills) which I also have. All in all, I can think of no better triumvirate in the world of cameras. Maybe a bit expensive for a simple case, but if you already own a Leica Z2X, you may as well get a matching case to go with it:-)

This is actually a fantastic, 4-star case, at least. My zipper has the tiniest snag in it, so sometimes I have to zip it twice to get it to go smoothly. That's the ONLY issue. The leather is genuine and smells oh so nice, it's of course soft and supple to the touch. The black leather with the black plastic/vinyl/ish piping looks great. On the back of the case are two metal (closed) loops for using the neck strap that came with the camera (fits nicely, wears well), and it also has a leather addition sewn neatly onto the back leather through which you can run a belt for a snug, secure fit.

On the other hand, there are no handy pockets or sleeves for an extra SD (SecureDigital) card or battery, and it doesn't really have anywhere to put the lens cap when you're not using it. With these features, I would be forced to give it a full 5 stars for absolute perfection. It is worth mention that there is a small fabric loop inside the case at the top, where the camera's metal loop for attaching the wrist or neck strap is located. It's large enough that it was obviously intended to serve some purpose, but I'm not sure what. (Perhaps for running the wrist strap through?) It could possibly be more useful than I give it credit. However, in my ignorance, I just ignore it.

To end on a positive note, the camera fits absolutely perfectly into the case. Oh, there's also a foam pad in the bottom to soften and evenly distribute the camera's load on the case. Even with the lens cap and the LCD cover/hood attached, it fits nicely. There are even two straps on the inside side of the case to keep it from opening too far (but plenty far to accomodate easy placement and removal of the camera).

Is that long-winded enough of a description? Ah, also, there are two zippers (one on each side) which allow me to leave the wrist strap exposed. I appreciate this, as my inherent clumsiness has taught me to keep things firmly attached to myself if I really don't want to drop them. This allows me to keep the camera strapped to me in some manner at all times.

In summary, if you don't need a big case to hold the charger and extra battery/memory/accessories, this is DEFINITELY the case to get. Since Amazon doesn't have a pic (at the time of writing), I recommend visiting the manufacturer website for a photo or checking with your favourite photo retailer.

I bought one of these in London recently. Odd because I don't have a Minilux Zoom! But I do have a Minilux and the shop explained that this case fits the Minilux just fine and that the zipper arrangement is better than the 'official' Minilux case.
There's a belt loop on the back if you want to use it that way. And there's a loop inside for the wrist strap to thread through if you want to carry it in your hand and let the case dangle while you use the camera.
Personally I carry my Minilux in this case inside my briefcase every single day and the case keeps bits of fluff and stuff off the camera.