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

[back alley]

...it looks funky, interesting... a good conversation piece!

and it still takes photos!!

joe

 

[Ken Ford]

Wow! I like!

 

[back alley]

Wow! I like!

really?


joe

 

[wrenhunter]

It's like Zorki-flauge!

 

[a.black]

Wow! I like!

Me too. Looks really good, especially with the chrome. I've seen some other "wild" covers before, but my verdict is that they almost never look that good on black cameras. Chrome just works better with other colors, IMHO.

adam

 

[back alley]

i just had to swap m grips with the zi.

the silver grip just looks waaay better now on the m3.

 

[jano]

Grape Ape, Grape Ape. 🙂

Exactly what I wanted to say, beat me to it! 😛

Hey, Joe, do you have that grip in black, too? I want to get one for mein kamerae, can't decide if I like the silver or black. 😛

 

[lkgroup]

Joe,

Just curious, is this color Red Wine or does it have another color name?

I like it so well I'm thinking of E-mailing Aki and have him cut a skin of this color for one of my silver Kievs. I have one covered in Gold and one in Brown skin and a colorful one would add to the collection.

Check my Gallery for the Kiev in brown with a Gordy Strap.

Thanks

leo

 

[enochRoot]

it reminds me of the old dodge muscle car color "plum crazy". i almost bought challenger in that color when i was in college (restored). ended up getting a sublime (the bright lime green) challenger convertible instead ;-) anyhow...it'll turn some heads to say the least there joe!

 

[back alley]

i have a few m grips, 2 balck and a silver.

the official name is 'purple snakeskin emboss'


here's a couple of pics with the m3 'dressed for the street'.

 

[JeffGreene]

Striking!

Striking!

Looks great, Joe! Like a sassy paint job on a '55 Chevy!

 

[Kyle]

It looks great!

 

[Gid]

Joe,

Looks really cool and, I guess, way cheaper than buying a new camera. A great way to satisfy GAS. Do they do covers for the Hexar RF? I think lime green or bright yellow would look good. 🙂

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

It looks great Joe.

 

[former member]

Impressive Joe.

I'm glad to see the M3 in such good hands.

 

[Bertram2]

i love it!
i think it's gorgeous.
joe

Well, it WILL turn some heads, as it was said, no doubt about it.
Not my cup of tea tho. To say it politely: A bit too feminine for my taste.
Don't care, I'm boring. 🙁

bertram

 

[john neal]

Beware the wrath of the grape!

Nice job Joe and no cuts in sight 😉 I think that colour would be superb with a black body too.

 

[taffer]

Preciosa ! Bonita ! Hermosa !

And to think it's just a camera ! 🙂

But a very beautiful one, that's it.

I'll keep my M2 classy though, vulcanize or dice...

Oscar

 

[Ken Ford]

really?


joe

Yes, really. I personally wouldn't put it on one of my own, but I can appreciate how it looks on yours!

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

Preciosa ! Bonita ! Hermosa !

And to think it's just a camera ! 🙂

lol, for a moment I thought you were going to say "qué rechula mamacita!" 😉

It's a looker, Joe. I think the grip is the, err, icing.

Just don't put the blue neon light on the bottom plate --it wouldn't make a discreet shooter 😛

Really really nice. All you need now is a chrome 50 Summilux 😀