Quality Of Leather Used In Zhou Case?

[murrayb53]

I own a Black Half Case to fit the Leica M Camera made by Mr. Zhou. The M3 I own has been painted with a black enamel. I noticed the bottom plate is showing a deteriorization around the rim of the plate. No paint loss, just a rough feeling. I've heard of cases that haven't been tanned correctly and as a result have "eaten" away the finish.

Has anyone else noticed such an issue ?

 

[Beemermark]

No, I have three of Mr. Zhou's cases and haven't seen anything irregular.

 

[JRG]

I've got just one Mr. Zhou case (at present). It's been on an M4-P for a long, long time, and no sign whatever of any problem.

 

[januaryman]

I have a black paint M4 - the bottom plate is covered with an almost undetectable clear plastic protective film that feels a bit rough. Could that be it?

 

[ray*j*gun]

NO. I have had mine for 3 months and no problems.

Ray

 

[murrayb53]

No, I can't notice any "film" over the paint job. I know what you're speaking of but it's not on my camera.

As I stated, I see no paint loss, just that rough feeling. Very odd.

The case I have was one of the first offered in this group before Stephen took on the line. I don't know if this could have been caused by the leather or a flaw in the preparation of the bottom plate.

Steve

 

[Al Kaplan]

As long as the case is on the camera nobody will notice.