Paul T.
Veteran
SHintaro is worth it - in that if he paints your camera, you'll likely get your money back. I did.
But as for getting your camera back... did jaapv ever get his?
But as for getting your camera back... did jaapv ever get his?
ItsReallyDarren
That's really me
Robert's site rangefinderrestorations.com is gone. Last time I heard, I thought he was working on a redesign of the site. Does anyone know if he's still in business??
Curse the super weak USD. I have no JPY bank account...
The site was moved over to http://restoration35.com/
last time I spoke with Robert he was not accepting new cameras to paint. I'm still waiting on a part from him.
CCR Luton offers to repaint cameras. I've seen a few around here that he's worked on.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
Thanks Darren. Maybe he's not accepting new orders now, but I'm glad he's still in business. I've been thinking of BP M2 for a long time...
Mister E
Well-known
Well which camera can you do without for 3 years while Shintaro paints it? I've not seen his actual paint jobs, but they look VERY nice, but still not as good as an original would look. I had crackhead Masa paint two cameras for me and they both came out looking bad enough that I wished I never had them painted. I know Shintaro is awesome, but as much as I love black cameras I'd rather just keep my cameras chrome than deal with all that stress again.
Maddoc has a Shintaro painted SP, how's it look compared to the authentic 2005 SP Jon has?
Maddoc has a Shintaro painted SP, how's it look compared to the authentic 2005 SP Jon has?
semilog
curmudgeonly optimist
Bingo. And the frame counter dial will look badass.
I've got a pal who shoots bike frames professionally, and I've thought from time to time of having him do an M2 for me in Imron. Maybe midnight blue with black Griptac...?
Gabor's repainted SP is a little more glossy than my SP 2005. It's pretty close to an original black paint SP, and looks waaaaaaay better than that S2 Masa painted for you. Chalk and cheese.
I think Shintaro works best under pressure. Just tell him you're dropping by to pick the camera up on (insert date) and he'll get it done by then.
Mister E
Well-known
I have an S2 and an SP that I'd love to have painted but only if they come out looking as good as when they went in.
flip
良かったね！
Re: cost. I enter the process knowing that anything I invest in the job will not be a lost cost. Shintaro jobs - be it because of the reputation of quality or waiting period - tend to fetch a pretty penny, especially in Japan. I don't plan to sell it, but it's always good to have an eye on the door. After all, I didn't expect to part with my P, but with the M2 en route, P's days may be numbered -- if only to keep me from envying how good Tom's looks in black.
Jon - will keep that advice in mind.
Jon - will keep that advice in mind.
Nate, FYI earlier tonight I compared my SP 2005 with Shintaro's repainted SP and S. The paint on his SP (same as Gabor's SP) is not as glossy as I remember and looks almost identical to my SP 2005, but his S is a little more glossy (intentionally so because it suits the earlier camera better).
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Paul T.
Veteran
I don't think you can compare Shintaro and any of the other people mentioned. Even Peter at CRR, who is a genius, doesn't get as close to a period feel - altho I admittedly haven't seen his repaints from the last couple of years. SHintaro's just looks glossier, but not too glossy, and harder.
I had him do my M4, then when I got a tax bill and downsized to a ratty M3, I got back all the money I put into it, here on RFF; I still get people occasionally email me regretting they didn't buy it. That said, I didn't use the camera as much as I should have, partly because such a nice-looking machine is a bit inhibiting.
(Is anyone sle having a problem with photobucket??? All img tags are present and correct...)
I had him do my M4, then when I got a tax bill and downsized to a ratty M3, I got back all the money I put into it, here on RFF; I still get people occasionally email me regretting they didn't buy it. That said, I didn't use the camera as much as I should have, partly because such a nice-looking machine is a bit inhibiting.
(Is anyone sle having a problem with photobucket??? All img tags are present and correct...)
umcelinho
Marcelo
M3, the details around the windows make it look more interesting imho.
wallace
Well-known
Sorry, I don't understand. What is the sense of painting a Leica?
Wish I had an M2....
Wish I had an M2....
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良かったね！
80% M2. 19% M3. !% confused.
dacookieman
Cookie Monster
Definitely a M2, all you'll ever need.
LeicaTom
Watch that step!
After the IIIC K Grey..........................the BP 1956/7 MP and the M3 BP (Swedish Army/Black Film Counter) cameras are the BEST looking painted Leica's ever made
*Note I didn't mention the Black painted IIIC ~ while with less than 200 Leitz Eigenturm BP cameras made, they don't count, while there's maybe 40 or less still around.....but the 1946/7 "Flat Top" IIIC looks really good when painted Black too*
Tom
*Note I didn't mention the Black painted IIIC ~ while with less than 200 Leitz Eigenturm BP cameras made, they don't count, while there's maybe 40 or less still around.....but the 1946/7 "Flat Top" IIIC looks really good when painted Black too
*Tom
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