StephenPatterson Posted February 22, 2014 Share #121 Posted February 22, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Artisan Obscura answered my mail, they say they'll look into it. If they end up doing it I volunteered to test the prototype What a great idea. You can have a 12mm Norwegian flag domed dot made for your M240!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lenicolas Posted February 22, 2014 Share #122 Posted February 22, 2014 How about that : http://galerie.alittlemercerie.com/galerie/sell/185828/pendentif-camees-lot-de-4-globe-oculaire-en-resine-1902223-c4896-12mm-57c47c44-0af14.jpg "Envoyé depuis mon HTC One X avec Tapatalk" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted February 22, 2014 Share #123 Posted February 22, 2014 How about that : http://galerie.alittlemercerie.com/galerie/sell/185828/pendentif-camees-lot-de-4-globe-oculaire-en-resine-1902223-c4896-12mm-57c47c44-0af14.jpg "Envoyé depuis mon HTC One X avec Tapatalk" Perfect!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted February 25, 2014 Share #124 Posted February 25, 2014 Enough Talk... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/197889-m240-black-dot/?do=findComment&comment=2539159'>More sharing options...
jaques Posted February 25, 2014 Share #125 Posted February 25, 2014 where is the cheapest place to get one of these right now? that red one has to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clennan Posted February 25, 2014 Share #126 Posted February 25, 2014 Swamiji - did you paint black over the M or remove the white paint? If you used black paint, what kind? Thanks! PS - looks great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted February 26, 2014 Share #127 Posted February 26, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Swamiji - did you paint black over the M or remove the white paint? If you used black paint, what kind? Thanks! PS - looks great! I removed the white paint. It's very easy to do. Just take a toothpick, and rub along the character. After a few passes it will crack and just fall off. If I want it back, I just go to a hobby shop and get a paint stick for dice. It's the same stuff. This dot came from DAG, not cheap, but since Leica does not make 12mm Black dots, they need to be made. The price is higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 26, 2014 Share #128 Posted February 26, 2014 This dot came from DAG, not cheap, but since Leica does not make 12mm Black dots, they need to be made. About 40 bucks is not inexpensive enough? On a $7000 camera? If Leica made one, they'd put it on the M240-P with some script and charge another $1000. I like mine from DAG as well. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted February 26, 2014 Share #129 Posted February 26, 2014 About 40 bucks is not inexpensive enough? On a $7000 camera? I like mine from DAG as well. Jeff Well, the M8.2 dots were between $12 and $22, depending on availability. So it's relative. If I were really concerned about $40 on $7k camera, I wouldn't have done it... This is really no different than what I did to my M9... Then about a year or so later came the M9P, but after my modification I felt no need to upgrade. So in the end it saved me money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 26, 2014 Share #130 Posted February 26, 2014 Well, the M8.2 dots were between $12 and $22 I know; I got one for $22 from DAG for my chrome M8.2. DAG charges $40 for the bigger ones only because he paints the red ones himself. Still a bargain considering the cost all the other accessories folks put on their cameras. And at least DAG does quality work. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 26, 2014 Share #131 Posted February 26, 2014 If I were really concerned about $40 on $7k camera, I wouldn't have done it... This is really no different than what I did to my M9... Then about a year or so later came the M9P, but after my modification I felt no need to upgrade. So in the end it saved me money. Maybe you missed my point. I, too, spent $40 from DAG for the M240. For me, forty bucks is practically nothing compared to the camera cost, so it's a 'no-brainer' if the look appeals. Of course it saved you money from the M9-P…an enormous amount…that's my point. A bargain. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted February 26, 2014 Share #132 Posted February 26, 2014 I know; I got one for $22 from DAG for my chrome M8.2. DAG charges $40 for the bigger ones only because he paints the red ones himself. Still a bargain considering the cost all the other accessories folks put on their cameras. And at least DAG does quality work. Jeff I agree on all accounts, but trying to explain to a customs agent, why you are importing a black dot that costs $40 is a bit odd. I tried to explain that if it was a red dot, it would be twice as much.., I guess he was not a camera person... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 26, 2014 Share #133 Posted February 26, 2014 I agree on all accounts, but trying to explain to a customs agent, why you are importing a black dot that costs $40 is a bit odd. I tried to explain that if it was a red dot, it would be twice as much.., I guess he was not a camera person... I would have just told the agent that it's the logo for a $7000 camera, not including the $4000 lens. That should put it in perspective. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted February 26, 2014 Share #134 Posted February 26, 2014 I would have just told the agent that it's the logo for a $7000 camera, not including the $4000 lens. That should put it in perspective. Jeff Maybe, but since it's more money than he makes in a year. I thought better of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 26, 2014 Share #135 Posted February 26, 2014 Well, assuming you're discussing a Chinese customs agent, it could be worse. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted February 26, 2014 Share #136 Posted February 26, 2014 Which is why I have my Leica items shipped to friends living in Hong Kong (duty free) and walk it across the border myself. It's not just a question of the "what the customer can bear" duty rates, but also the fact that many packages go missing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 26, 2014 Share #137 Posted February 26, 2014 Nearly 150 posts, and over 11,000 viewings, about the colour of the dot. Is this pretentious wan??ng. For goodness sake, no wonder some people have distorted views about Leica and their owners! cheers Dave S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted February 26, 2014 Share #138 Posted February 26, 2014 Which is why I have my Leica items shipped to friends living in Hong Kong (duty free) and walk it across the border myself. It's not just a question of the "what the customer can bear" duty rates, but also the fact that many packages go missing. Yes, I would too, but I don't know anybody in Hong Kong. Nor can I make regular trips... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenicolas Posted February 26, 2014 Share #139 Posted February 26, 2014 For me, forty bucks is practically nothing compared to the camera cost, so it's a 'no-brainer' if the look appeals. You're not wrong, but that's not how I see it : $40 is a 5-pack of Tri-X and some left for a cheap lunch and coffee... So that's a busy day of shooting my M6 Harder to give that up! (Though I will get the black Dot, just like i got it for my M6... unless I can find something cooler!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clennan Posted February 26, 2014 Share #140 Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks Swamiji. I got my black dot from DAG as well and couldn't be happier. Very good quality job and simple to replace. I may remove the white paint on the M, still not sure.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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