Bessa Leather???

[NL2377]

Well, I am awaiting my new Bessa R to come in the mail from CameraQuest...

Having had assorted cameras with alternative leathers on them, I would love to do the same with my Bessa... But it seems as though there arent any out there, or at least I havent been able to come across a place or any one who has re skinned a bessa.

Is this because the camera can NOT be recovered? I have no way of checking this since my camera isnt here yet, but would the rubberized coating on the body be too thick to have a leather that could replace it properly, or does it cover some vital components, or what???

I bought a Silver Bessa just because I wanted to reskin it, and now it seems that I might not be able to. If any of you can give me a heads up on why it may not be possible, or if it is possible, and I've just overlooked it, please do let me know. Thanks!!!!!

-Nick

 

[schow]

well cameraleather.com has kits for R2 and R3 models.
http://www.cameraleather.com/bessa/
maybe they have something for the R that isn't listed. Can't hurt to ask.


sherm

 

[NL2377]

well cameraleather.com has kits for R2 and R3 models.
http://www.cameraleather.com/bessa/
maybe they have something for the R that isn't listed. Can't hurt to ask.


sherm

Thanks, Sherm... I've already sent them out an email, just awaiting a reply. I did hear a little while back though, that they were having problems with communication and shipments and such (People thought that they were closing their doors for business) and I havent heard anything since.

Does Anyone know if these guys are still producing Leather Kits????

 

[back alley]

i bought the red cover for the nikon just recently from morgan.

 

[NL2377]

i bought the red cover for the nikon just recently from morgan.

Awesome, thanks... That was a beautiful camera you had there, even if it was for that short while... which red was it that you used?

I really wish that Cameraleather had more affordable prices on their better looking stuff, or at least more of a variety on their lesser expensive coverings! The cobalt blue would look so great on some of my cameras (not to mention, that it's my favorite color!!!)

 

[back alley]

it was the cardinal red goatskin.
yeah, that cobalt blue was my second choice, very striking!