Leica HAS discontinued the Vulcanite Leatherette - stocks all gone.

[Dfive]

Interesting - with effect from: 02 FEB 2012 !!

"" Leica Camera will be changing the Leica M camera leatherette cladding for several M cameras. The following M cameras will now have a leatherette cladding as opposed to the previous vulcanite cladding (as per the memo below to Leica dealers):

10703 Leica M9-P, black paint finish
10704 Leica M9, black paint finish
10716 Leica M9-P, silver chrome finish
10360 Leica MP a la carte (if the option “Vulcanite” is selected)
10560 Leica M7 a la carte (if the option “Vulcanite” is selected)

Leica is making this change as the “Vulcanite” material is no longer available. After extensive quality control tests, Leica has selected this particular leatherette cladding for the black Leica M 9, the black and silver Leica M9-P, the Leica MP a la carte and Leica M7 a la carte. The leatherette differs from the “Vulcanite” used up to now. The new leatherette cladding is slightly softer with a flatter surface embossing and a more matte finish. The change will be implemented during serial production, meaning that the first cameras with the leatherette cladding will be delivered shortly. ""

 

[rramesh]

So prices go up??

 

[Double Negative]

So prices go up??

No, prices will remain the same. Though they did go up in late December in general (ahead of the January 2012 price change originally scheduled).

 

[Dfive]

Knowing Leica.... prob.

 

[artspraken]

Ive gone black lizard, and my black croc is in the mail.

I guess vulcanite price will go up since its discontinued haha

Discontinued vulcanite can help you take better pictures haha

 

[Dfive]

Ive gone black lizard, and my black croc is in the mail.

I guess vulcanite price will go up since its discontinued haha

Discontinued vulcanite can help you take better pictures haha

lolz.... for sure !!

 

[ZoomZ]

Leica FAQ — Vulcanite

 

[nex100]

I sort of like the vulcanite more.

 

[Tachi]

What's by default for Leica, for sure it will be!