caymanlawyer Posted August 20, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 20, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) My beloved M3’s vulcanite is flaking. Does anyone have photos of replacement leather they have used? Any comments on which are the best to handle in use (slippy/show dirt easily etc)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ShivaYash Posted August 20, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 20, 2019 Cameraleather.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caymanlawyer Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted August 20, 2019 Yes ...they have a good selection. Does anyone have tips on which colours to avoid ...slippy to hold or show dirt after lots of use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted August 20, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 20, 2019 Cameraleather can sometimes be a bit slow to respond, so you might also consider aki-asahi http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/M3_round-ear/pebble/index.php . I've used both over the years and can confidently recommend either, although aki-asahi for the M series I like better. I prefer coverings which are similar to the Leica originals, but periodically Cameraleather offers griptac coverings which IMHO aren't nearly as attractive as the more natural coverings, but do really offer a much better surface to hold onto. I bought a sample and cut out 3/8" circles which I use on the rear of my bodies as a thumb stabilizer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted August 20, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 20, 2019 I've also had good results with Aki-Asahi coverings on a variety of cameras. Very good and fast service. Camera Leather has also been fast on in-stock choices. Most of the complaints I see are for the more exotic selections. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted August 20, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 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! Edited August 20, 2019 by Pyrogallol 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/300494-m3-vulcanite-new-leather/?do=findComment&comment=3802267'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted August 20, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 20, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Somehow the words I entered about the Nikon seem to have been obscured by the photos. i said that I have recently recovered a Nikon with leather from Aki Asahi. I found ordering, delivery and fitting very easy, but removing Leica vulcanite may be more difficult than the thinner Nikon covering. I chose blue leather from a range of colours and styles. I found on the website that not all leathers are shown on just the camera you are interested in, look at some other cameras to see views of leather colours and finishes available. I think they stamp out to order. They sent me a practice set of covers, in tartan! as well as the ordered colour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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