DIYing the M8 with Griptac

[John Campbell]

Hey all, new to the forum and I just wanted to pass on my experience with replacing the covering on my M8. I got the black Griptac cover from CameraLeather.com. The whole job took about 10 minutes including peeling off the old covering. I used the "wet method" as shown on the web site's help section. Couldn't be easier! So what do I think of it? Awesome! I can't describe the difference it makes in how the camera feels. I had the Leica grip on before the change and the M8 kit came with an extra piece of covering for the grip. I haven't switched the covering on the grip yet because I'm not sure I'm going to be using it anymore. I've always had a love-hate relationship with the grip and I'm going to try doing without it for a while. Take care, jc

 

[JWW]

I just did mine with the vulcanette and it was easier than expected. I used the dry method. This covering makes the M8 look like a classic M.

Jan

 

[Jack]

Hi John and welcome to the forum! Great first post by the way!!!

 

[vieri]

Did both my M8s as well with Griptac using the dry method - perfect, and it makes a HUGE difference in handling the cameras! Will do it on my MP too soon

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Welcome to the forum . Have to say that looks nice . Do they sell the grip for the leica grip also. i may want to do this if so

 

[Digital Dude]

Hi John,
Wow, that is one ominous looking arrangement!
Regards,:thumbup:

 

[John Campbell]

Welcome to the forum . Have to say that looks nice . Do they sell the grip for the leica grip also. i may want to do this if so

The M8 kit was $44 and I did mention in my email to CameraLeather that I needed a piece for the Leica grip. What I got was the body cover, a precut piece for the Leica Grip and the small piece used as a thumb grip on the back of the camera. I'm not sure if this is the way every M8 kit comes or they threw in the extras because I asked. The kit isn't orderable thru CameraLeather's shopping cart yet, so you have to send them an email and they'll send you back a PayPal invoice.

Guy, if your asking can you buy just the piece for the grip, I can't say, but the guys at CL are easy to work with. Just send them an email and I'm sure they'll get you whatever you need. jc

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Thanks John appreciate the info.

 

[vieri]

Thanks John appreciate the info.

Re: grip, I didn't mention it at all (I don't even own one) but folks at Cameraleather included the grip cover as well (as a perk I suppose) which is indeed very useful for spares, to cover other areas of the M8 (right thumb area) and such. Great product, great CS: very recommended.

 

[doug]

... the guys at CL are easy to work with. Just send them an email and I'm sure they'll get you whatever you need.

Hmmm... I'll try again. I need some griptac for my 560's thumb lock button.

 

[robsteve]

Hmmm... I'll try again. I need some griptac for my 560's thumb lock button.

Doug:


Call or email them. I bought a M3 kit from them a few months back and I bet the piece that they cut out for the ASA dial on the M back is big enough to fit. You could also measure the diameter you need and they just might have a scrap the exact size.


Robert

 

[doug]

Doug:


Call or email them. I bought a M3 kit from them a few months back and I bet the piece that they cut out for the ASA dial on the M back is big enough to fit. You could also measure the diameter you need and they just might have a scrap the exact size.


Robert

Thanks Robert, my first e-mail was not answered. I'll give them a call.

 

[jaapv]

Doug, I have the impression they are not always organized as well as they could be - just repeat the mail. They are a good outfit and the merchandise is first class.

 

[matmcdermott]

I will second the quality of their kits as well as ease of application. Though perhaps the reason "they" seem to be somewhat unorganized is that "they" is really "him". I never got the impression that Morgan has much assistance and every kit for the M8 is prepared to order.

 

[Bob Parsons]

I will second the quality of their kits as well as ease of application. Though perhaps the reason "they" seem to be somewhat unorganized is that "they" is really "him". I never got the impression that Morgan has much assistance and every kit for the M8 is prepared to order.

Also I think there has been illness in the family so it's not always so easy for him. His products are first class.

Bob.

 

[jaapv]

And from the e-mail contact I had he seems to be a nice guy as well...

 

[Digital Dude]

I just heard from Morgan and he dose in fact have to travel due to family issues. He’s currently applying the Griptac to my Leica Grip. If I like it, then I’ll send in the camera.
Regards,:lecture:

 

[Hacker]

Thanks Robert, my first e-mail was not answered. I'll give them a call.

I've just sent a fourth email, the first three falling into a deep, black hole over a period of 6 weeks. :thumbdown:

 

[Reynolds]

I just put on CameraLeather's Griptac. Great product and easy install using the dry method. What a difference in handling. Great grip!!! See pics.

Regards,

Reynolds

 

[JPlomley]

I'm heading down to VT in June to check out the Goat Skin Walnut; curious to see how this looks on a black M8. My feeling is a dark brown leather will nicely complement the black finish; I'll leave the grip black for contrast. I'll post the post-operative results should I pimp my Meight.