A little ME spruce up

Alan Clogwyn · 08-17-2011, 05:53 AM

I know I may get burned at the stake for this, but here's my funky little ME:

Nesster · 08-17-2011, 05:56 AM

Looks cool, how does it feel in hand?

Alan Clogwyn · 08-17-2011, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Looks cool, how does it feel in hand?

Feels nice, it's textured but feels considerably smoother than the original leatherette, whether that's going to lead to me dropping it I don't yet know. Going to stick some film in and take itfor a spin.

Steve Beswick · 08-17-2011, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn

I know I may get burned at the stake for this, ...

It's your camera, do what you want with it. Besides, nobody is going to get upset over a ME. If it was an LX you might have some hate.

séamuis · 08-17-2011, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

It's your camera, do what you want with it. Besides, nobody is going to get upset over a ME. If it was an LX you might have some hate.

why would anyone get angry? the leatherette is easy enough to replace again. although service can be spotty per my experience, cameraleather.com has several styles of vinyl and genuine leather that could easily put any camera back to ‘factory presentation’ so to speak. this isn't really my cup of tea, but I commend you on being a bit different.

Vendee · 08-17-2011, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn

I know I may get burned at the stake for this, but here's my funky little ME:

Well I like it and I'm casting an eye over to my ME Super and K1000 as I type

Steve Beswick · 08-17-2011, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

why would anyone get angry?

Because for every genius there are 10 morons.

Kaufeetime · 08-17-2011, 08:28 PM

ME - great camera, easy to use and the pics turn out great. I've been kicking around the idea of red leather on a Super. Is this your first recover project; is it as easy as they claim?

Alan Clogwyn · 08-18-2011, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by Kaufeetime

ME - great camera, easy to use and the pics turn out great. I've been kicking around the idea of red leather on a Super. Is this your first recover project; is it as easy as they claim?

Dead simple, if you get a pre cut kit it's even easier, peel off, celan up stick on the new.

séamuis · 08-18-2011, 11:34 AM

I would like to see something more individual, more unique get used. maybe a cloth covering or the like. maybe use the same type of fabrics and patterns that get used for custom camera straps. not that id likely use such a camera, but it would be neat to see. could be very appealing to people.

builttospill · 08-18-2011, 12:06 PM

I agree. Something unique like woodgrain laminate would look great!

Alan Clogwyn · 08-18-2011, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

I agree. Something unique like woodgrain laminate would look great!

I can imagine that looking pretty funky on a silver body, I don't think anything but classic black leather works on black bodies though.

puderse · 08-18-2011, 02:51 PM - **1 Like**

Seamuis, I see you are an SV fan also!

builttospill · 08-18-2011, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn

I can imagine that looking pretty funky on a silver body, I don't think anything but classic black leather works on black bodies though.

I think pure white leather also looks good on a black body, and I've seen red and didn't think it looked too bad either.

Compliments of cameraleather.com

Alan, you did a really nice job with your camera though, especially cutting the material. I like the look.

Originally posted by puderse

Seamuis, I see you are an SV fan also!

Puderse, you'll find that's an understatement.

08-17-2011, 05:53 AM	#1
Alan Clogwyn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gwynedd Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	A little ME spruce up I know I may get burned at the stake for this, but here's my funky little ME:

08-18-2011, 02:51 PM - 1 Like	#13
puderse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: where the west begins Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102	Seamuis, I see you are an SV fan also! Last edited by puderse; 08-18-2011 at 02:53 PM. Reason: omision

08-18-2011, 03:29 PM	#14
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn I can imagine that looking pretty funky on a silver body, I don't think anything but classic black leather works on black bodies though. I think pure white leather also looks good on a black body, and I've seen red and didn't think it looked too bad either. Compliments of cameraleather.com Alan, you did a really nice job with your camera though, especially cutting the material. I like the look. Originally posted by puderse Seamuis, I see you are an SV fan also! Puderse, you'll find that's an understatement. Last edited by builttospill; 08-18-2011 at 03:35 PM.

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Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Looks cool, how does it feel in hand?

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Alan Clogwyn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gwynedd Photos: Gallery Posts: 93 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nesster Looks cool, how does it feel in hand? Feels nice, it's textured but feels considerably smoother than the original leatherette, whether that's going to lead to me dropping it I don't yet know. Going to stick some film in and take itfor a spin.

08-17-2011, 12:01 PM	#4
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn I know I may get burned at the stake for this, ... It's your camera, do what you want with it. Besides, nobody is going to get upset over a ME. If it was an LX you might have some hate.

08-17-2011, 12:29 PM	#5
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by Steve Beswick It's your camera, do what you want with it. Besides, nobody is going to get upset over a ME. If it was an LX you might have some hate. why would anyone get angry? the leatherette is easy enough to replace again. although service can be spotty per my experience, cameraleather.com has several styles of vinyl and genuine leather that could easily put any camera back to ‘factory presentation’ so to speak. this isn't really my cup of tea, but I commend you on being a bit different.

08-17-2011, 12:30 PM	#6
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn I know I may get burned at the stake for this, but here's my funky little ME: Well I like it and I'm casting an eye over to my ME Super and K1000 as I type

08-17-2011, 05:44 PM	#7
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Originally posted by séamuis why would anyone get angry? Because for every genius there are 10 morons.

08-17-2011, 08:28 PM	#8
Kaufeetime Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City,Mo. Photos: Albums Posts: 206	ME - great camera, easy to use and the pics turn out great. I've been kicking around the idea of red leather on a Super. Is this your first recover project; is it as easy as they claim?

08-18-2011, 06:04 AM	#9
Alan Clogwyn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gwynedd Photos: Gallery Posts: 93 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kaufeetime ME - great camera, easy to use and the pics turn out great. I've been kicking around the idea of red leather on a Super. Is this your first recover project; is it as easy as they claim? Dead simple, if you get a pre cut kit it's even easier, peel off, celan up stick on the new.

08-18-2011, 11:34 AM	#10
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I would like to see something more individual, more unique get used. maybe a cloth covering or the like. maybe use the same type of fabrics and patterns that get used for custom camera straps. not that id likely use such a camera, but it would be neat to see. could be very appealing to people.

08-18-2011, 12:06 PM	#11
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	I agree. Something unique like woodgrain laminate would look great!

08-18-2011, 02:40 PM	#12
Alan Clogwyn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gwynedd Photos: Gallery Posts: 93 Original Poster	Originally posted by builttospill I agree. Something unique like woodgrain laminate would look great! I can imagine that looking pretty funky on a silver body, I don't think anything but classic black leather works on black bodies though.