Leica strange look cover

[Zaradashte]

I was wonduring, some of leica's covers (leather) has a gravel look, very black rough look. Is this cover by order? I most seen this type of covers on MPs Leicas. Any Idea would be helpful, I am planning to get an MP but with this kind of cover. I would use some of the photos I've seen in this fourm, but It would not be a propriat thing to do that.
would you -Nice people- support me with any helpful ideas how to have an Mp with this kind of rough cover? Thank you in advance.

[marke]

You're probably referring to what's called (imitation) "sharkskin". I have it on my MP, but I don't really care for it. I believe most people think it was a mistake on Leica's part, as it is really pretty slippery.

http://www.pbase.com/marke/image/92393059/original.jpg


If I wouldn't have an aftermarket grip on my MP, I would be changing the skin, which I will one day anyhow.

http://www.pbase.com/marke/image/112598963/original.jpg

[Zaradashte]

Thank you marke for the posting, but the one I ment is this one I found from one of the sites:
http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00A/00AS0P-20921584.jpg

from:http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00A/00AS0P-20921584.jpg

[kshapero]

Yes I have this on my M7. It is vulcanite.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/3818026593_38e6c8fd95.jpg

[wjlapier]

I'm thinking about changing the skin on my MP to a vulcanite type. If Leica still does it how much does it cost and how long am I without my MP? Or does someone stateside do it and who would you recommend? Or it easy enough to do yourself? I like the cover on Erik van Straten's MP he shows often.

[Zaradashte]

Yes!! Thats it, vulcanite!
Thank you kshapero, looks attractive! The lens too ; )
And also, like wjlapier asked, is it passible? Or, is there is any after market experts who could do it?

[RITskellar]

I'm thinking about changing the skin on my MP to a vulcanite type. If Leica still does it how much does it cost and how long am I without my MP? Or does someone stateside do it and who would you recommend? Or it easy enough to do yourself? I like the cover on Erik van Straten's MP he shows often.

Leica will replace your covering with their Vulkanit for $150 USD. You can view it on their a-la-carte configuration website. As for timing, you'll need to ask them. Additionally, a service technician of your choosing can order the covering from Leica and put it on. I believe they will still charge you the $150 whether they install it or not.

And by the way. It's a great covering. Looks nice and handles well.

[wjlapier]

Leica will replace your covering with their Vulkanit for $150 USD. You can view it on their a-la-carte configuration website. As for timing, you'll need to ask them. Additionally, a service technician of your choosing can order the covering from Leica and put it on. I believe they will still charge you the $150 whether they install it or not.

And by the way. It's a great covering. Looks nice and handles well.

Thanx Andy. I like the feel of my M3's vulcanite more than the skin on my MP. I'll check around.

[35mmdelux]

Leica will replace your covering with their Vulkanit for $150 USD. You can view it on their a-la-carte configuration website. As for timing, you'll need to ask them. Additionally, a service technician of your choosing can order the covering from Leica and put it on. I believe they will still charge you the $150 whether they install it or not.

And by the way. It's a great covering. Looks nice and handles well.

Andy, $150? That's all? THKS - Paul

[SimonSawSunlight]

I didn't know that vulcanite was strange on leicas :D

[Al Kaplan]

Do it yourself with a Cameraleather "skin". For $150 you could probably get something that's listed as an endangered species. The cheapy plain black "skin" I put on one of my bodies a couple of years ago still looks like new.

[Brad Maestas]

I agree with Al. Check out http://www.cameraleather.com/leica_m/preview.htm
If you are uncomfortable doing it yourself, they also offer a re-covering service.
http://www.cameraleather.com/leica_m/recovering/

[peter_n]

OP: Are you into the look or the feel? If you want a seriously non-slip cover take a look at Griptac covers, sold by cameraleather.com. They're a bit industrial looking, but they work really well.