Canon LTM A new skin for my Canonet QL17

Canon M39 M39 screw mount bodies/lenses

fredus

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I've finally changed the leather of my Canonet QL17. I've described the process HERE ... The leather was from cameraleather.com ... I'm really happy with the whole experience !! I thought I would share it with you.

Fred
 
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Pherdinand said:
looks cute, and very very eyecatching. Not a stealth camera, for sure.
Exactly what I thought. It does look very nice; not a color I would have chosen myself (if any color, probably a dark burgundy or "hammertone").

I do have to say it was done with taste. Some former-CCCP gear sellers on ePrey could learn a few "fashion" tips from you! ;)
 
looks good.. how long did it take to get the new skins from cameraleather? I'm STILL waiting on mine to arrive, 6 weeks later.. and a week and a half after Sparks promised he'd send it out 'tomorrow'
 
There is an easier way to remove the leather. I did one in about 30 minutes. I used a heat gun on low power to heat and soften the adhesive. I was able to get the back off easiest the front parts are harder...I like the red snakeskin color they sell.
 
Looks nice! I'm really diggin' that color. I re-covered my QL-17 a few months back with the Spring Green goat skin from CameraLeather.com, I really love the way it turned out.
 
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