They don't call company-supplied ever-ready leather camera cases "Never-ready" for a reason. They're tight, hard to unsnap, and clumsy. They also keep you from using your camera quickly.
Forget them. Get a swiss army gas mask bag
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...=swiss+army+gas+mas:)k+bag&_sacat=0&_from=R40
and put the uncased camera with its strap in that. There's also room for a second lens and two rolls of film. The bags are water-tight (from rain) and can be padded by stuffing a small towel in the bottom, if you like. This is doubly handy because it is the very wise traveler who knows where his towel is.
These bags have the advantage of being grungy looking so nobody is tempted to steal your camera.
They also cost $12.50 including shipping. Let's see anything with "Leica" written on it match that.
True, a case like this means your camera may take the occasional bump or knock, especially if you don't case the lenses while in the bag with the camera -- don't worry, that's why Leicas are made like Leicas. They're meant to be used. Cases like this have been my standard travel bag for years. I pad the bottom of mine with a couple of power bars for snacks, and out the door I go.
