Converted-to-Black-Paint Leica M's, show 'em here!

[jsrockit]

Beautiful!

 

[splitimageview]

Here are a few I've done:

 

[wjlapier]

Another Robert J. paintjob.

Another Robert J. paintjob.

And a Shintaro BP IIIf I no longer own.

 

[rlouzan]

Johan,

No need to send a picture, , I've seen your Leica M3 / IIIa Flickr set.
Unfortunately, it looks likeThe olive braided strap didn't match the Granite covering. We will have to do something about it ! 😀

Best,
Robert

Hi Robert!

I think of you regularly, whenever I see those really nice straps you sent me!

That shot of the small Leica IIIa wearing the olive braided strap is still not made. I keep being unsatisfied with the shots that I get from that set, the digital camera I have is really kicking the bucket. Image quality is getting ugly... I promise I'll get that shot to you before Christmas, how's that?

The brown leather strap is such a nice match for the BP M3 DS, it's a match made in heaven for me! Thanks!

 

[ZoomP]

Here's my Masa Saita repaint M2. More like matt black paint. Turned out to be my smoothest M body.

 

[MrDan]

i'd really love to have a black paint leica. I have black chrome M6 and M8 but it doens't show that beautiful brassing!

Is a repaint service offered by Leica?

 

[sc_rufctr]

i'd really love to have a black paint leica. I have black chrome M6 and M8 but it doens't show that beautiful brassing!

Is a repaint service offered by Leica?

I don't think they do anymore. 🙁

 

[leicashot]

This M3 is gorgeous 😀😀😀

Here are a few I've done:

 

[MCTuomey]

Anyone know which craftspeople are taking orders for repaints? This thread is crave-inducing ...

 

[Renzsu]

Every single one of these cameras looks amazing! Black paint is so nice, I don't care if it's no longer 'original' or not.

 

[-doomed-]

This thread always make me want to buy another M3 and have it repainted black.

 

[Jbig]

All These Are Beautiful -- Another One

All These Are Beautiful -- Another One

My M2 with a BP Summicron.

 

[RFluhver]

How about just getting a black M4? Wouldn't those age more nicely?

Anyway, for those in Tokyo or are heading here, Mapcamera currently has this black M2 which I'm sure is a painted one (since it's quite affordable), as well as this M3.

 

[Matus]

Never had a Leica M in hand, but should I ever decide to get one, it would get a black re-paint (the original black paint ones are collector items) for sure. But it seems to be a costly procedure (some 400 € by Luton guys).

The black ones indeed look amazing ...

 

[RFluhver]

Hey boys...I don't have my own repainted M2 or M3 to show off, but I was in Lemonsha today in Ginza and again I spotted a few repainted M2's.

Look at the bottom shelf. There are 3 black M2's there, all over 200k yen. Of course, I couldn't afford any of them so I just bought a grip for my M4-P instead!

Btw, in case you're wondering, this case is a mix of M4's, M2's, and M3's. Of course, this is not all the Leicas they have. That case continues on a bit further to the right where they have more recent M's.

 

[Jbig]

Jbig, is that Summicron a repaint as well? It matches the body really nice!

The Summicron is from an MP Classic kit. It matches the repaint, I agree. Previous owner of the M2 thought it was a Leica repaint, but have no way to know.

 

[karlori]

Hey boys...I don't have my own repainted M2 or M3 to show off, but I was in Lemonsha today in Ginza and again I spotted a few repainted M2's.

Look at the bottom shelf. There are 3 black M2's there, all over 200k yen. Of course, I couldn't afford any of them so I just bought a grip for my M4-P instead!

Btw, in case you're wondering, this case is a mix of M4's, M2's, and M3's. Of course, this is not all the Leicas they have. That case continues on a bit further to the right where they have more recent M's.

I would so go to jail for this... 😀 this is what jailbait really stands for.

 

[sepiareverb]

Definitely one of the best self-repaints I've seen. Congrats.

Technique??

I can attest to the quality of a repaint by John. I'm shooting an MP he did some paint work on. Beautiful. BYW John, I filled in the logo with white after I got it.

 

[MrDan]

excuse my ignorance, but how do i get in touch with this Robert fella who does all these excellent re-paint jobs on Leica Ms?

 

[Flat Twin]

I also dropped Robert a note via PM here on RFF and had no reply! I was just enquiring about a potential repaint. So far no answer but thats ok, I'm sure that Robert has plenty of other things to do! I'll hang on for a while then maybe try again...

Simon