M-Mate2 and M-Mate, quick SD card-battery loading for Leica M8+M9
Introductory "export" prices :
for EU countries, we need an extra 20%, or we can make a intra-stat invoice
using your VAT #, at NO Italian VAT charge...

M-Mate2, allowing the change of SD card AND battery, Euro 240
 
M-Mate (1), allowing the change of the SD card, only, Euro 150

ATTENTION: I reserve the right to improve-modify my products, in any moment.
What may interest you, the M-Mate2 is more robust that other baseplates... :-)

To order, click here or email to: webmaster@leicatime.com


Some are ready for immediate shipping, in anodized Silver or black,
and even white (paint) for the new white M8 version !
Soon available in other finishes, for the Leica M9 !


the anodized Silver is very similar to the chrome M8, but not identical

The M-Mate2 is available also in white, for the white M8.2 Leicas ! For M9, too !

the anodized Black is virtually identical to the black M8-M9 finish...


I am testing since months ago the new M-Mate2 model, and it works perfectly !




    Shipping costs, with a MY special insurance :
Euro 15 worldwide by Registered Air Mail (slow, 10 to 20+ days, with recipient's signature)
Euro 26
worldwide by Fast Fedex Priority, (but Australia, Russia and a few other countries, more costly)
The M-Mate (1) is available only in black (special, durable paint), well matching the Leica black
I am offering  special, modified cases, USEABLE FOR THEM, adding to the "normal" case price
(upon the model), at
Euro 60 extra for the modification, now with the two leather's DOORS !
as well,  I am able to may modify most of the existing half cases !

When Leica designed the M8, many of the traditional features of the original Leica film camera were retained, including loading film by first removing the bottom cover (“baseplate.”) To insert a memory card into the Leica M8, one must similarly completely remove the baseplate. Some reviewers called this ‘eccentric.’ Others called it ‘awkward.’
M-Mate (1)


While the design decision is open to debate, there is no doubt that changing SD cards on the M8 takes more effort, and creates a bit of a juggling act as compared to swapping cards on other digital cameras. 

Not so with the M-Mate! Swapping memory cards is now a snap.

With the M-Mate, it is much faster to take a few shots, remove the memory card, and then transfer the files to your computer. No more dropping or misplacing the original baseplate. No more inserting the SD card but forgetting to put the baseplate back on. No more accidental “Attention: Bottom cover removed” warnings!

Please... LOOK at my SPECIAL CASE FOR M9-M8 + M-Mate1 !
You'll find the cases prices in my proper page, which is
"cases for Leica digital". Chose your preferred model,
 then add only Euro 20 extra for the special work...




As well, available since time ago, the special slot
for the useful accessory "ThumbsUp" model 1 or 3
...
Also for it, Euro 10 extra, made only upon request

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The M-Mate is machined from a single piece of tempered aluminum/magnesium alloy. This provides greater strength and rigidity than the original brass baseplate, while providing a solid base for the tripod socket.

Introductory Leicatime price: To order, click here
Actually available only in black (special, durable paint) finish, well matching the Leica black one
M-Mate (1)
Euro 150  (VAT exempt) ///  for the EU... (Euro 180 VAT included)

    Shipping costs, with a MY special "Luigi" insurance :
Euro 15 worldwide by Registered Air Mail (slow, 10 to 20+ days, with recipient's signature)
Euro 26 worldwide by Fast Fedex Priority, (but Australia, Russia and a few other countries, more costly)

orders will be shipped within (about) 3 days since payment's receival
Ask for any info, and payment's details to: webmaster@leicatime.com
ATTENTION:

We reserve the right to improve any products without notice
Luigi of Leicatime can assure you: those M-Mate special baseplates are TERRIFIC !