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[dexdog]

I used Cameraleather to recover a Canon 7s. The cost was $37, and the leather fit beautifully; even the screw holes on the front lined up perfectly. I can't tell the difference between the new stuff and the original leather/leatherette on my other Canons. The only part I had to remove was the self-timer lever. Also, I can testify that taking off the old covering is the hardest part, involving lots of scraping and some ronsonol.

 

[RML]

That looks very very nice, Frank! Congrats! But the M in the nude was already a beauty to begin with.

 

[RML]

I bought from both Aki and Cameraleather.

- I found Aki's service much more responsive, receiving a reply within minutes almost while Cl's took a few days.
- Cl's range of leathers is much broader for a much wider selection of cameras and brands but I find the cut of Aki's coverings better. For me there was a slight but definitely noticeable difference in the cut of the leathers I got for my M2 (see here: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/674 ), especially in the corners where IMO it matters most.
- Aki's prices are much lower than Cl's, and his shipping is of equally low price.

If you ask me I'd say "Go with Aki" but others might have a different experience.

 

[RubenBlaedel]

Are they both from AKI the Pink and The Gold or is one from Camera Leather ?

 

[RML]

The pink is from Cl, the gold is from Aki.

 

[impact07]

Handsome camera Frank!

Add another vote for Aki. I covered my Kiev in his, and I can't say enough good things about dealing with him. If you are considering it, don't hesitate.

 

[rover]

And did you have to remove any levers or parts of the camera to strip and replace the cover?

 

[FrankS]

No levers or parts of the camera were removed in the stripping and recovering of my camera. Like I said, it was easy and I'm going to do it again with my other M body with chipped vulcanite.

 

[FrankS]

Does anyone know if it is "Golden Week" in Japan right now? I've emailed Aki-san and have not yet received a reply. Last time he replied within minutes! Everyone may be on holidays at the moment.