vt24 Posted September 13, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 13, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, The red dots alignment (glued on each lens) peel off one after the other... Does anyone have a solution (brand of glue) to paste them permanently? Excuse my poor english :-\ And thank you for any help, -- Vincent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ho_co Posted September 14, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 14, 2012 Vincent-- Welcome to the forum! My suggestion would be to ask either Leica Technical in the US or Leica Customer Service in Solms. I had the same problem some years ago, and I've forgotten what solution I ended up with. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 14, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 14, 2012 Welcome to the forum Vincent. In addition to Howard's suggestion, see this FAQ for a suggestion (attributed to Andy Piper of this forum) as to how you can make your own dots. I have a 90 Elmarit-M without a dot and I must say I don't miss it. The lens only fits one way and I virtually never look at the dot when attaching a lens. I'm not sure it is economical, but DAG Camera has red lens dots for sale ($5 apiece + 4$ shipping to Europe). Cheers Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted September 14, 2012 Share #4 Posted September 14, 2012 Approach the LEICA Customer Service, most likely they send them to you if they have a proper address and you you say nicely: >> Thank You <<. But don´t spoil your lens with superglue ... Best GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 14, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 14, 2012 This happens to me from time to time. It used to be the case Leica UK would send them to you free of charge but it wouldn't surprise me if they now required the lens to go off to Solms such is their reluctance to do any form of repairs these days. I have a few red dots "in stock" and I use the tiniest drop of super-glue. It's good to remove any existing adhesive from the well in the lens with something soft - I use a wooden tooth-pick. The choice of glue is important too. Most super-glues are too gloopy for this task, you need one of the lower viscosity versions. The danger is always that you use too much glue and it leaks out around the edges. The emphasis is then on using the tiniest amount, spread out using the tooth-pick and the dot then pressed into position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 14, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 14, 2012 Or replace the dot with a dab of red paint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted September 14, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 14, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Whenever that has happened to me (and it did happen several times, and just happened again recently), I always use a tiny amount of two-component adhesive. Never falls off again. As indicated before, the emphasis is on "tiny amount". Using a toothpick to apply the adhesive helps a lot. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted September 14, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 14, 2012 Recieved 4 (four!) dots after sending a very kindly formulatet mail to CS - for free! But I don't want to invite somebody here to follow me..... Here in Germany we have "Sekundenkleber" (superglue?), acrylic based ultra-fast glue, works specially for Your fingers. Don't use this! Two-component epoxy cement like "UHU Endfest" adhesive, suggested by wizard will do the job in best way: Glueing takes some hours of patienece, but the red dot will never ever get loose! I'm working with this type of glue for a loooooong time now, and I'd trust it like life insurance! Bad english, but good suggestion Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 14, 2012 Share #9 Posted September 14, 2012 Or replace the dot with a dab of red paint. Won't work with a Noctilux - you cannot feel paint in the dark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 14, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 14, 2012 If its that dark would you be able to take photos, even with a Nocti?? Better still, use luminous paint! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted September 14, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 14, 2012 If its that dark would you be able to take photos, even with a Nocti?? Better still, use luminous paint! With a Noctilux that luminous paint might make a good fill light! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 14, 2012 Share #12 Posted September 14, 2012 If its that dark would you be able to take photos, even with a Nocti?? Certainly. Provided you can fit it to the camera without seeing the dot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 14, 2012 Share #13 Posted September 14, 2012 If its that dark would you be able to take photos, even with a Nocti?? Better still, use luminous paint! From Monday I will:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted September 14, 2012 Share #14 Posted September 14, 2012 From Monday I will:D Under NDA by chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 15, 2012 Share #15 Posted September 15, 2012 No- I'll get my MM then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 16, 2012 Share #16 Posted September 16, 2012 If its that dark would you be able to take photos, even with a Nocti?? It can take photos I can't see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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