the m3 is done - it is purple (or maybe grape)

[back alley]

i love it!

i think it's gorgeous.

looks better with a chrome lens than with black, but so be it.

and so easy to do...

joe

 

[Finder]

That's grape!

 

[VictorM.]

Well, I'm speechless. And cut out the applause you louts, I'm feeling very sensitive just now.

 

[ray_g]

The Barney M3. Just kidding. It looks real nice, Joe.

 

[RayPA]

more claret really. nice segue btw. 🙂



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[harry01562]

Very pretty, and very distinctive. I like this much better than the redder shades. I mount the same 50/1.2 on the front of mine.

My vulcanite is just starting to chip, and I'm doing the liquid electrical tape repair. Planning to order something from Aki just to have it on hand.

Glad this one came out great.... you were overdue for a good one.

Harry

 

[back alley]

it is kinda grape, but not as flashy as in the pics.
i used direct flash for the pics.
it's a bit more subdued in person.

victor, my greatest apologies if i have somehow upset you leica related sensibilities...

ray, i question your sincerity...but thanks for the lie anyway 🙂

and harry, many thanks for a heartfelt kudo. and i like it better than the red shades too which surprises me.

i have to recommend this to anyone who wants a bit of a change and maybe a small touch of gearhead excitement. (not the same colour, i understand)
joe

 

[VictorM.]

No biggie Joe; I'm just chasing after that 500th post.

 

[back alley]

only 7 to go!

care to discuss anything?

joe

 

[dcsang]

hehe.. I see purple and I immediately think this is about the RFF book 😉

The M3 looks mighty nice Joe!!

I think Prince would be proud 😀

Cheers
Dave

 

[Honus]

Wow. I guess we're not in Kansas anymore!

Robert

 

[peter_n]

Very nice indeed Joe. Where did the new cover come from?

 

[back alley]

aki is the culprit that sold me this!!

the really cool part is it's so easy that i can change colours by the year or season if i wanted.

😉

 

[peterc]

does it taste purple too?

Peter

 

[physiognomy]

Oh Joe, it hurts my eyes.... I'm sorry, but I guess it's just not for everyone! Glad you love the new look, but any M(#) I ever get will not be as 'flashy'... Each to their own, and this world is full of variation & beauty!

Peter

 

[ch1]

i love it!

i think it's gorgeous.

looks better with a chrome lens than with black, but so be it.

and so easy to do...

joe

Jeez Joe,

I thought you were talking about the RFF book!

Nice and I agree, it is Grape! 😀

 

[back alley]

it really is not as flashy as the pics.

it almost looks subdued in indoor light...

sorry for the confusion re. the title and the book post, wasn't thinking.

 

[back alley]

another shot, one light, no flash...



btw, aki enclosed 2 sets of clear protector, for the bottom & top plate, fits the m3 perfectly.
first 2 p.m.'s with a request & address gets one free!! i'll never use them.

joe

 

[SolaresLarrave]

I kinda like it (it's the Camera for the Man About Town! 🙂 ), probably because I wouldn't have the guts to cover it in that color.

What do you want? 🙄 I'm boring...

Still, Joe, it looks funky, interesting... a good conversation piece! 😀

 

[VictorM.]

Now that looks just plain opulent. Much better than Moby Grape,