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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


Hello everyone!

My name is Greg and I am a regular on the wedding & buy+sell boards. I apologize in advance if this is the wrong forum for my post. Hopefully someone can help!

I've been saving up and finally just purchased a Leica M 240. My previous Leica M8 had a beautiful leather case by Arte di mano. While searching for a new half-case I came up Arte di manos replacement leather skins for the M 240. There are a couple I REALLY like and would like to purchase. My only worry is I'm not sure where I could have this skin professionally installed. I'm a little OCD with my gear, lol and need to find someone who can get it done perfectly. I do know it can be done

Below is a sample of the ADM skins. These guys do great work
Here is the exact listing.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arte-di-mano-Real-leather-skin-for-Leica-new-M-type240-M8-M9-M9P-M9-mono-M-E-/221564713882?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item3396493b9a









Oct 20, 2014 at 01:16 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


Hi Greg,

Changing the skin is a very easy and straightforward operation, and not worth the trouble of looking for a technician.

However, if you prefer to have it done by someone else, just find any local camera technician.



Oct 20, 2014 at 02:19 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


I'd agree with that, although i've not done it on an expensive Leica I did successfully re-cover an old Yashica with brown lizard skin.

I was recommended to apply some hand-sanitizer gel to the adhesive side of the leather skin first as it allows you to slide it into position



Oct 20, 2014 at 05:16 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


Thank you guys!


Oct 21, 2014 at 07:41 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


I've reskinned my M3 after the leather started breaking on the side.

it is pretty straight forward but if you want it professionally done then maybe a local camera technician or ako-asahi or cameraleather



Oct 21, 2014 at 08:09 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


My M8 had a skin which was installed by these guys:

http://www.cameraleather.com/

The product was great as was the installation. They previous owner had this done just before I purchased the camera.



Oct 21, 2014 at 09:21 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


E mail Haaselblad and find out who does their remakes of Sony cameras.


Oct 21, 2014 at 02:46 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


mogul wrote:
E mail Haaselblad and find out who does their remakes of Sony cameras.


Awesome !!




Oct 29, 2014 at 11:42 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


Thanks everyone all set!


Oct 29, 2014 at 11:42 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Who applies custom leather skins to Leica M cameras?


You may want to check the fine print on your warranty first (if you bought the camera new). I think Leica invalidates the warranty if you change the leather.
I changed the leather on my M3 with a kit from cameraleather.com with few issues. I had no choice as the vulcanite was crumbling, but much prefer it with the leather skin anyway.



Oct 30, 2014 at 01:04 PM





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