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Old 07-01-2012   #1
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Zorki-Kiev covering

somewhere in the past I came across a fellow in Japan, I think, who sold replacement leatherette coverings for Zorki, Kiev probably Leica usw .. can anyone help me with the contact at all? I have a kiev IIa in need of a revamp and new leather would look the job. Thanks in advance!
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Link to coverings

http://www.aki-asahi.com/store/

I have done a Kiev in bookbinding leather , using the original as pattern .
The kits must be MUCH easier !

Good luck with it .

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Fantastik!

That is the name I remember seeing..thanks alot Dee - well done.
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Another source -

http://www.cameraleather.com/
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Thanks,

but have already ordered a pleasant navy blue cover...can't wait!
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Thumbs up By the way...

do you have a pic of your recovered machine? Sounds like it must have been quite a chore...thanks, John
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Old 07-02-2012   #7
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My Zorki 4k dressed in griptac from Cameraleather. It is joy to handle now.
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Gorgeous. Well finished.Congrats, and I'm sure it will take better photos now Thanks for sharing
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