dspeltz Posted October 5, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 5, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) It is nearly a year so I bought my M8 a new coat: 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/35054-an-anniversary-present-for-my-m8/?do=findComment&comment=370097'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Hi dspeltz, Take a look here An anniversary present for my M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Shootist Posted October 5, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 5, 2007 Good for you, although I would of chosen a different color. TEHO. What was the cost? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelikan1931 Posted October 5, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 5, 2007 black saddle leather is much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddp Posted October 5, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 5, 2007 Dartmouth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_mcdermott Posted October 5, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2007 Where did you get it done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted October 5, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 5, 2007 my taste buds are on fire!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Ortego Posted October 5, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 5, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) So, I assume you sent it off to Cameraleather? I'm leaning towards the walnut color. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6J Posted October 5, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 5, 2007 Beautiful! So Cameraleather started making them at last? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Ortego Posted October 5, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 5, 2007 Beautiful! So Cameraleather started making them at last? Not sure where the OP had it done. However, as posted elsewhere, they are doing the M8 provided you send it in. They don’t show it on their web site because it’s not offered as a customer kit. This is based on my own inquiry and subsequent response from those guys. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspeltz Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted October 5, 2007 Where did you get it done? Morgan Sparks (Cameraleather) did it for me. He did my chrome M3 in July the same way. the pictures do not do it justice. http://www.cameraleather.com I actually picked up the M3 in Burlington and met Morgan. They do a fine job. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Ortego Posted October 5, 2007 Share #11 Posted October 5, 2007 Morgan Sparks (Cameraleather) did it for me. He did my chrome M3 in July the same way. the pictures do not do it justice. CameraLeather.com Custom camera leather and leatherette I actually picked up the M3 in Burlington and met Morgan. They do a fine job. David Yeah, it's nice and I'm considering it after I receive my M8. Is it just me or does it seem like the calendar stands still when you're waiting for a new camera? Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6J Posted October 5, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 5, 2007 Yeah, it's nice and I'm considering it after I receive my M8. Is it just me or does it seem like the calendar stands still when you're waiting for a new camera?Regards, I know the feeling... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted October 5, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 5, 2007 Yes, any finish would be nicer than the current one (though I would probably stick to black!) but I'm wondering what happens if the the M8 then goes into service. Will Leica just trash your re-coat and then refinish it with the original, or will they be able to re-use the new leather. Questions worth considering imo at least for the first two years of the camera's life. Oh, and can he re-coat the grip as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Ortego Posted October 5, 2007 Share #14 Posted October 5, 2007 Actually, that’s a valid point although if the cost of the skin job isn’t too high, it may be worth the gamble in that only a few bodies return for repair. I’m too new to know the return ratio vs. risk factor. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 5, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 5, 2007 I've been talking to Morgan for a little while and have just ordered a set - including the grip - to beta-test the process and document it so that others here can do it themselves with confidence. Morgan is sending me a few quality rejects to try first to perfect the process. He's suggested, for example, cutting the leather into two underneath the lens mount to make the leather easier to apply. I'll be trying it both ways. Morgan is still finalising cost, but it comes out about the same as one mid-sized IR filter. As for colour, strictly personal taste - I'm playing safe with black kid skin. I think chrome cameras carry a range of colours better than black cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted October 5, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 5, 2007 Actually, that’s a valid point although if the cost of the skin job isn’t too high, it may be worth the gamble in that only a few bodies return for repair. I’m too new to know the return ratio vs. risk factor.Regards, Ha! You might want to give it a while - 3-6 months - just to play it safe. Mine needed replacement after a few weeks (a # of issues became apparant though not all at once) and my replacement body is now back to Solms or hoefullu just NJ for sticky framelines (a common problem among all Ms) and rangefinder calib. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 5, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 5, 2007 David, which type of leather and colour have you had fitted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtZ Posted October 5, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 5, 2007 Nice present! Nice look! Though I'm not going to customize my M8s... For me, they are just cameras and I don't see the point of engraving my name or customizing them. I would never do either "car tuning" to my car... This is not a critizism. I agree your camera looks very nice. It's just a question of personal taste Never mind, my question is what happens if you need to send your camera to Solms (or NJ) for a fix and they need to dismantle your camera? Leica will be able to fix the green leather after fixing your camera or they will need to replace it with the original vulcanite? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspeltz Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share #19 Posted October 6, 2007 David, which type of leather and colour have you had fitted? Verdigris kid skin http://www.cameraleather.com/colors/verdi_gris_kid.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 6, 2007 Share #20 Posted October 6, 2007 Verdigris kid skin Cameraleather - Colors and materials Ah, the perils of colour reproduction; the two look quite different on my monitor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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