Aki-Asahi Leatherette for E-P3 by Month's End

thearne3 · #1 July 26th, 2011, 05:22 PM

For those who favor the 'classic' look of a leather bound cam, Aki-Asahi.com is almost ready to sell a skin for the E-P3. See their blog at é©è£½å“è£½ä½œ　åº—ä¸»æ¿€é—˜ãƒ–ãƒ*ã‚°.

Here's what it will look like on the silver:

I've had this product on my E-P1 and E-P2. Really great quality - and only about $15 delivered! (No, I don't get paid...)

Looks like they're adding an optional piece for the button area:

Here it is on black:

Stevo · #2 July 26th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Awesome can't wait to order this!

Amin Sabet · #3 July 26th, 2011, 06:34 PM

Love the look of the black! Thanks for sharing the news. I think I'll be ordering as well.

WT21 · #4 July 26th, 2011, 06:40 PM

Will the grip still fit over it?

Amin Sabet · #5 July 26th, 2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT21

Will the grip still fit over it?

I assume it won't. I think I'll prefer it this way without grip. Just like my OM-2n

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Luckypenguin · #6 July 26th, 2011, 07:02 PM

I love the Aki-asahi skin on the E-P1. I don't think I'd be using the piece around the button area though.

thearne3 · #7 July 26th, 2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT21

Will the grip still fit over it?

Yes! It's a no brainer...if you like the look, you can put on any grip you want. Notice mounting hole in the side is open (lower left last picture). I think they have another pic on the site with the grip mounted over the skin.

The English translation isn't clear, but here's a photo:

Ned · #8 July 26th, 2011, 08:40 PM

This should also make the camera easier to handle without a grip, as I think the camera would be rather slippery to hold otherwise. But it looks damn good with or without the grip. ;)

odsagn · #9 July 27th, 2011, 12:37 AM

really a beautiful addition to the E-P3!

mach330 · #10 July 27th, 2011, 01:20 AM

Looks awesome. I would buy one as well.although I think I would like real leather better and I would pay premium.