For those who want a black E-P1...

[sc_john]

Apologies if this has been posted before, but I haven't seen it here. Now we have option of all black E-P1.

http://www.aki-asahi.com/store/html/E-P1/leatherette/EP1.php

I haven't tried it, but it looks promising.

John

 

[Mike Hatam]

Wow - fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

I like that look.

 

[Rawfa]

Ha! That looks great. Even more retro than the original. There's just so many creative people in the world.

 

[Vivek]

Fab!

 

[Rawfa]

The only thing that makes me a bit iffy is how long will it remain glued on.

 

[monza]

Aki Asahi has made covers for a long time, I use them quite often on black painted Leicas. There is no worry about them coming off.

 

[Mike Hatam]

I ordered two styles. I'll post here when I receive them, and show some photos.

 

[pellicle]

gosh ... already

man this thing is hot

 

[sc_john]

Actually, there are apparently more choices than black. If you go to Aki-Ashai main site http://www.aki-asahi.com/ there are apparently a number of colors... orange, red, blue, green, white and cherry wood. I don't know if these colors are just for Japan, but it certainly looks like you can dress your E-P1 pretty much any way you want. Also various leather cases here: http://blog.livedoor.jp/e_p1/archives/51252305.html Again, perhaps Japan only.

This thing could turn into a cottage industry like fancy wheels for cars!

 

[bdickers]

Actually, there are apparently more choices than black. If you go to Aki-Ashai main site http://www.aki-asahi.com/ there are apparently a number of colors... orange, red, blue, green, white and cherry wood. I don't know if these colors are just for Japan, but it certainly looks like you can dress your E-P1 pretty much any way you want. Also various leather cases here: http://blog.livedoor.jp/e_p1/archives/51252305.html Again, perhaps Japan only.

This thing could turn into a cottage industry like fancy wheels for cars!

I ordered one of the skins from these folks. The fit is precise and it looks terrific. it took a total of ten days from the time I ordered it until it arrived here in Denver.

 

[RichA]

Apologies if this has been posted before, but I haven't seen it here. Now we have option of all black E-P1.

http://www.aki-asahi.com/store/html/E-P1/leatherette/EP1.php

I haven't tried it, but it looks promising.

John

Should make it for the G1/GH1 for when the thin plastic skin peels off. Be hard though because the Olympus body is linear while the G1's is contoured.