Lauffray
Invisible Cities
nice MPs ! I'm actually waiting for the 4008 to replace the broken vulcanite on my M4, can't wait !
huntjump
Well-known
that is some variation erik, looks quite different (still nice though)
Clancycoop
Established
I ordered some #4034 for my black M8. I will post pictures when it arrives and I install it.
ark8012
Established
Forgot to share my MP with #4034!
What a beauty~!!!
Dan95
Well-known
Took me 2 agonising hours
Dan95
Well-known
I did a really bad job on mine.
Shows bare metal at the strap lug areas.
Need to get another set! Still cheaper than paying 500usd to Leica!
Shows bare metal at the strap lug areas.
Need to get another set! Still cheaper than paying 500usd to Leica!
Clancycoop
Established
I found install to be very easy. My griptac came off in two pieces, and left very little residue which I removed with Goo Off.
I applied Isopropyl alcohol liberally and it moved easily into place. I pushed down all the edges with a small flathead screwdriver and then left it in light sunlight.
I was worried about getting it over the frame line selector, but it was actually a broken circle, meaning that it needed only go around it, and not completely over it (sorry if that doesn't make sense). Basically, it was simple. It took me about 20 minutes and I am very pleased with the results. It looks even better in person (more matte than shiny like the picture looks).
At $30 and a week's wait, I wish I would have found out about Aki's shop sooner. Now I only wish I wasn't so pleased with my M6's covering!
I have also found it is a bit more grippy than the griptac (ironic). It also makes the camera feel of better build overall.
I applied Isopropyl alcohol liberally and it moved easily into place. I pushed down all the edges with a small flathead screwdriver and then left it in light sunlight.
I was worried about getting it over the frame line selector, but it was actually a broken circle, meaning that it needed only go around it, and not completely over it (sorry if that doesn't make sense). Basically, it was simple. It took me about 20 minutes and I am very pleased with the results. It looks even better in person (more matte than shiny like the picture looks).
At $30 and a week's wait, I wish I would have found out about Aki's shop sooner. Now I only wish I wasn't so pleased with my M6's covering!
I have also found it is a bit more grippy than the griptac (ironic). It also makes the camera feel of better build overall.
huntjump
Well-known
4034 looks good^^
I just got the 4008 on my m8 yesterday. I am very happy with it. Came within 5 days or so to CA.
I just got the 4008 on my m8 yesterday. I am very happy with it. Came within 5 days or so to CA.
acroolite
Member
Aki Asahi is great, always on the ball with email, quick and secure shipment. I now have 4008 on all my Ms, including an M6. Also always ships a spare backdoor cover, and custom cuts if needed. Like on this M3:
nice handgrip... where you get it from?
efix
RF user by conviction
I found install to be very easy. My griptac came off in two pieces, and left very little residue which I removed with Goo Off.
I applied Isopropyl alcohol liberally and it moved easily into place. I pushed down all the edges with a small flathead screwdriver and then left it in light sunlight.
I was worried about getting it over the frame line selector, but it was actually a broken circle, meaning that it needed only go around it, and not completely over it (sorry if that doesn't make sense). Basically, it was simple. It took me about 20 minutes and I am very pleased with the results. It looks even better in person (more matte than shiny like the picture looks).
At $30 and a week's wait, I wish I would have found out about Aki's shop sooner. Now I only wish I wasn't so pleased with my M6's covering!
I have also found it is a bit more grippy than the griptac (ironic). It also makes the camera feel of better build overall.
Looks awesome on your black M8! Indeed, it adds a higher-quality feel to the camera. Whatever drove Leica to use that sandpaper covering in the first place ...
Clancycoop
Established
I just noticed your finger strap. Where did you get that?!
This is my M8 covered with Aki Asahi #4034. It seems pretty close to Leica's vulcanite, and it should fit the M9 as well. I think it looks fabulous, and it feels MUCH better than the M8's original "sandpaper" covering.
Also, sorry for spamming rff with this picture today ...
efix
RF user by conviction
It's the Leicagoodies Sling, and I cannot praise it highly enough! I prefer it big time over both hand- and shoulder straps.
Clancycoop
Established
BobYIL
Well-known
Did this recently.. I find the 4008 texture closer to the original vulcanite.
sebastel
coarse art umbrascriptor
maybe helpful for deciding between 4034 and 4008:
side by side on my desk.
side by side on my desk.
roundg
Well-known
I tried 4008 and 4034 before. The texture of 4008 is closer to Leica original vulcanite. But 4034 feel much better in hand with better grip feel.
flip
良かったね！
JHP
Well-known
maybe helpful for deciding between 4034 and 4008:
side by side on my desk.
WOW. Wish this had been posted earlier. My MP has had camera leather's black beauty, aki asahi's 4008 and now 4034 on it. Of all I am happiest with the 4034. It suits more modern leicas, however I would say the 4008 would suit older leicas like m2's m3's and m4's.
Brian Legge
Veteran
How is the grip compared to griptac? I have it on two cameras and love it. I have an M with... something rather slick feeling on it. I leaning towards replacing it. 4034 is tempting but I haven't had a chance to handle it myself.
JHP
Well-known
If you have ever handled a modern digital M with vulcanite and not the sharkskin, then you will notice little difference to 4034.
