BeerNutta Posted November 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 3, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can anyone show me pics of their leica m9 "pimped up". For example.. different leatherettes etc... Just curious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ho.alan Posted November 3, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 3, 2011 hmm...I didn't change the leather but I got some accessories from Artisan & Artist. Shutter release button, case, and strap. Here ya go. ho-alan on deviantART Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted November 3, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 3, 2011 Check it out... An article I just posted up a couple of days ago: M System Accessories "Or, how to pimp your M." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2mini Posted November 3, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 3, 2011 Can anyone show me pics of their leica m9 "pimped up". Unfortunately i can't find any with my leather case. But here's a couple others... This shows my M9 with soft release from Match Technical and Thumbie from Steve Barnett, plus a wrist strap from Gordy's Straps that I've had for quite a while, long before the M9. Zeiss Planar 2.0/50mm lens attached. And here's another shot with my red Artisan and Artist strap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted November 3, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 3, 2011 Im thinking of changing the leather.. But perhaps not yet.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 4, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2011 Thumbie from Steve Barnett, The Thumbie looks good, any issues of falling off or if removed can it be refastened? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted November 4, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thumbs up for the Thumbie! Once attached it stays on very well. Extra strips are included for refastening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2mini Posted November 4, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2011 The Thumbie looks good, any issues of falling off or if removed can it be refastened? As posted right above this post, no issues with it falling off. It holds very tight. And yes, it comes with extra fastening strips just in case. It's also very comfortable and leaves the hot shoe open. Highly recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 5, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2011 As posted right above this post, no issues with it falling off. It holds very tight. And yes, it comes with extra fastening strips just in case. It's also very comfortable and leaves the hot shoe open.Highly recommended. The last point about the hot shoe interests me most. When I use the Thumbs Up I lose my hot shoe. No PC terminal is available so any thoughts of flash require removal of the Thumbs Up. I place my viewfinder in the shoe of the Thumbs Up and haven't tested what (if any) change there is to it's vertical view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 5, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2011 Camera Back: 1.4x Magnifier, Thumbs Up with shoe, 24mm Viewfinder in shoe on top. Below camera on baseplate is Markins Quick release plate, otherwise there is a Leica 1/2 Case. Old Leica strap from 1980's (not 100% sure), this is the strap that used 2 1/2 circles to encase the eyelets, medal on strap is gaffer taped to prevent scrating. A wrist strap is attached on right hand side, when not being used it is wrapped along the larger strap. The eyelets have Nikon triangle rings with plastic protector. Top deck is Nikon release. Back top edge has info on M9 finders, back of tape has magnification for finder, 1.25x, 1.4x. 50mm Planar has info on lens shade: sharpest aperture to least, and back focus reminder for f2. M9 is covered on front with a chrome tape, the Leica circle is half covered. And if anyone happened to wonder if I am in the fashion business, the answer is no. This is an ongoing work in progress. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/165431-pimp-my-leica/?do=findComment&comment=1835065'>More sharing options...
beewee Posted November 5, 2011 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2011 Camera Back: 1.4x Magnifier, Thumbs Up with shoe, 24mm Viewfinder in shoe on top.Below camera on baseplate is Markins Quick release plate, otherwise there is a Leica 1/2 Case. Old Leica strap from 1980's (not 100% sure), this is the strap that used 2 1/2 circles to encase the eyelets, medal on strap is gaffer taped to prevent scrating. A wrist strap is attached on right hand side, when not being used it is wrapped along the larger strap. The eyelets have Nikon triangle rings with plastic protector. Top deck is Nikon release. Back top edge has info on M9 finders, back of tape has magnification for finder, 1.25x, 1.4x. 50mm Planar has info on lens shade: sharpest aperture to least, and back focus reminder for f2. M9 is covered on front with a chrome tape, the Leica circle is half covered. And if anyone happened to wonder if I am in the fashion business, the answer is no. This is an ongoing work in progress. All you're missing is the visoflex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 5, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 5, 2011 All you're missing is the visoflex. That reminds me, I have one sitting in the attic somewhere, I'll have to dig it out and repost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad356 Posted November 6, 2011 Share #13 Posted November 6, 2011 Unfortunately i can't find any with my leather case. But here's a couple others... This shows my M9 with soft release from Match Technical and Thumbie from Steve Barnett, plus a wrist strap from Gordy's Straps that I've had for quite a while, long before the M9. Zeiss Planar 2.0/50mm lens attached. And here's another shot with my red Artisan and Artist strap. Nice soft release! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
humba Posted November 9, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 9, 2011 Camera Back: 1.4x Magnifier, Thumbs Up with shoe, 24mm Viewfinder in shoe on top.Below camera on baseplate is Markins Quick release plate, otherwise there is a Leica 1/2 Case. Old Leica strap from 1980's (not 100% sure), this is the strap that used 2 1/2 circles to encase the eyelets, medal on strap is gaffer taped to prevent scrating. A wrist strap is attached on right hand side, when not being used it is wrapped along the larger strap. The eyelets have Nikon triangle rings with plastic protector. Top deck is Nikon release. Back top edge has info on M9 finders, back of tape has magnification for finder, 1.25x, 1.4x. 50mm Planar has info on lens shade: sharpest aperture to least, and back focus reminder for f2. M9 is covered on front with a chrome tape, the Leica circle is half covered. And if anyone happened to wonder if I am in the fashion business, the answer is no. This is an ongoing work in progress. That´s one ugly piece of camera you have there. The Nikon release button just makes me cry. Why is the leica circle only half covered? Sounds pretty inconsequent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted November 9, 2011 Share #15 Posted November 9, 2011 very practical looking, darylgo..particularly like the reminder notes and jordy wriststrap. the lower half of the leica logo taped up is a mystery though but the camera looks like you use it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalpowershot Posted November 9, 2011 Share #16 Posted November 9, 2011 That´s one ugly piece of camera you have there. The Nikon release button just makes me cry. Why is the leica circle only half covered? Sounds pretty inconsequent Really ugly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 9, 2011 Share #17 Posted November 9, 2011 That´s one ugly piece of camera you have there. The Nikon release button just makes me cry. Why is the leica circle only half covered? Sounds pretty inconsequent Upon purchase the paint was damaged by a Pocket Wizard Mini TT1. The gray paint is so poor that the PLASTIC tighening wheel grooved into the paint. Leicas are great cameras but their finishes may be some of the worse in the camera industry. This started an obsession to protect the paint if any is to be left from potentially hard use hiking and climbing. Nikon release is small and does not cover the shutter area, the concentric lever can more easily be seen and moved. re: crying ...Sorry guys but if you have that much time to be emotional about Japanese camera companies you need to get a life. Leica half circle is part whimsy part work in progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 9, 2011 Share #18 Posted November 9, 2011 Really ugly +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 9, 2011 Share #19 Posted November 9, 2011 The Thumbie looks good, any issues of falling off or if removed can it be refastened? Depends on the use - mine fell off in 45 degrees C. and pouring rain, plus copious amounts of sweat. Otherwise the thumbie is very well fastened. I got a spare strip of tape when I bought it, but I couldn't find the Thumbie any more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 9, 2011 Share #20 Posted November 9, 2011 [...]Back top edge has info on M9 finders, back of tape has magnification for finder, 1.25x, 1.4x. 50mm Planar has info on lens shade: sharpest aperture to least, and back focus reminder for f2. [...] The tape with notes.... ah, interesting. This is an ongoing work in progress. You could add one more tape-note. It would read, "Breath in. Breathe Out. Repeat." -- Pico -- "I may be stupid but it doesn't mean I'm blonde." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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