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

Discussion in 'Micro 4/3 News and Rumors' started by thearne3, Jul 26, 2011.

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  1. thearne3

    thearne3 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    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“￾製作　店主激闘ブãƒ*ã‚°.

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

    001.

    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...) :rolleyes:

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

    001.

    Here it is on black:

    009.
     
    thearne3, Jul 26, 2011
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  2. Stevo

    Stevo Mu-43 Rookie

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    Jul 8, 2011
    Awesome can't wait to order this!
     
    Stevo, Jul 26, 2011
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  3. Amin Sabet

    Amin Sabet Administrator

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    Love the look of the black! Thanks for sharing the news. I think I'll be ordering as well.
     
    Amin Sabet, Jul 26, 2011
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  4. WT21

    WT21 Mu-43 Legend Subscribing Member

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    Will the grip still fit over it?
     
    WT21, Jul 26, 2011
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  5. Amin Sabet

    Amin Sabet Administrator

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    I assume it won't. I think I'll prefer it this way without grip. Just like my OM-2n :2thumbs:.
     
    Amin Sabet, Jul 26, 2011
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  6. Luckypenguin

    Luckypenguin .

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    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.
     
    Luckypenguin, Jul 26, 2011
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  7. thearne3

    thearne3 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    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. :2thumbs:

    The English translation isn't clear, but here's a photo:
    010.
     
    thearne3, Jul 26, 2011
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  8. Ned

    Ned Mu-43 Legend

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    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. ;)
     
    Ned, Jul 26, 2011
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  9. odsagn

    odsagn Mu-43 Rookie

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    really a beautiful addition to the E-P3!
     
    odsagn, Jul 27, 2011
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  10. mach330

    mach330 Mu-43 Veteran

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    Looks awesome. I would buy one as well.although I think I would like real leather better and I would pay premium.
     
    mach330, Jul 27, 2011
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  11. Jeroen

    Jeroen Mu-43 Regular

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    thanks for the reminder. I just ordered one for my e-p2 :)
    not sure what the deal with payment is. no paypal email is mentioned anywhere..
     
    Jeroen, Jul 27, 2011
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  12. thearne3

    thearne3 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Jan 28, 2010
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    My last order was January. They sent a confirmation email saying they'd bill through Paypal within 24hours. If I read their website correctly they're off on Friday, back on Saturday - maybe some delay?

    BTW, the E-P3 skins are now listed (black leatherette and cherry and walnut wood - not my taste...), but they seem to be apologizing for delays in checkout. Will be monitoring and report back!
     
    thearne3, Jul 28, 2011
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  13. thearne3

    thearne3 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Aki-asahi is now taking orders but I can't figure out how to pay.... In the past Paypal was an option, but they're using a new financial intermediary, My netshop. Anybody familiar with this???
     
    thearne3, Jul 30, 2011
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  14. Amin Sabet

    Amin Sabet Administrator

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    I don't see it listed on their site at all. Did they take it down?

    Edit: Now I see it, but it isn't listed on their English language page.
     
    Amin Sabet, Jul 30, 2011
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  15. thearne3

    thearne3 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    thearne3, Jul 30, 2011
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  16. JohnMetsn

    JohnMetsn Mu-43 Veteran

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    Ordering is just under pictures, but it seems that right now it's possible to send it only to Japan. So if you need international shipping you should try to write an email to them.
     
    JohnMetsn, Jul 30, 2011
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  17. thearne3

    thearne3 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    But their email is not working...

    I've tried to email: info@aki-asahi.com, but I get a mail server error 'no such address'.
     
    thearne3, Jul 30, 2011
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  18. JohnMetsn

    JohnMetsn Mu-43 Veteran

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    Strange :frown: You might try contacting them trough the contact form then...
     
    JohnMetsn, Jul 30, 2011
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  19. awatahurm

    awatahurm Mu-43 Regular

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    Jul 10, 2011
    My Japanese is far from fluent. But as far as I can tell the shopping cart page is designed for domestic shipments.

    I sent the following inquiry, and will let you know the response once I get it:

    アメリカへの配送は可能ですか？
    そして、海外への配送について、お支払いはどのような方法にできますか？

    ありがとうございます

    Do you also ship to America?
    Also what payment method is available for overseas delivery?

    Thank you very much

    Right now is about 4:30AM Sunday, Tokyo time. So it may be a while
     
    awatahurm, Jul 30, 2011
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  20. tmc

    tmc New to Mu-43

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    Aug 3, 2011
    just got a reply from Aki-Asahi.

    They will be posting a link on the English site soon.
     
    tmc, Aug 3, 2011
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