geesbert Posted March 31, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) . 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/201720-black-is-back/?do=findComment&comment=2287212'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Hi geesbert, Take a look here black is back. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
thompsonkirk Posted March 31, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2013 Please explain: Did it come this way, or did you replace the red dot? I thought we couldn't replace them with older black dots, because M240 dot is larger? Anyway it looks beautiful – and much less conspicuous. Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geesbert Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted March 31, 2013 Isn't she beautiful? howtododat: remove the dot, stick it onto some wax paper, spray paint it twice with lustre black paint, let it dry, use a nail file to get the silver leica font back, stick it back onto the camera. 20 minutes work, drying time overnight. the M paint can easily be removed with a toothpick. 20 seconds work. how much did I drop my resale value? couldn't care less! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted March 31, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 31, 2013 Good for you. I say please yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanzaKruzer Posted March 31, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 31, 2013 Does it void the warranty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 31, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 31, 2013 Does it void the warranty? Warranty?? More like disowned & Leica's own 007 (licence to kill) being dispatched. It is company prerogative to showcase special editions & charge premium not some schmuck (no offence to OP) with a black paint spray can & toothpick. I love it, massive improvement on the original. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted March 31, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 31, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) How about the opposite with a limited edition silver chrome EVF ?? 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/201720-black-is-back/?do=findComment&comment=2287279'>More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 31, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 31, 2013 How about the opposite with a limited edition silver chrome EVF ?? Racing stripes on Ford Capri spring to mind. Sorry to say not aesthetically improved like OP, your camera your pleasure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 1, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2013 Like the black dot; now what's the strategy regarding the chrome info button on back? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted April 1, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 1, 2013 Liking the black badge. Looking forward to seeing the M(240)-P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted April 1, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 1, 2013 It works well enough on an M9, but here the lack of the VF illuminator window makes it look slabby and heavy now the dot doesn't break it up. Sorry, me no leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted April 1, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 1, 2013 Ummm! I sometimes wonder if these cosmetically modified cameras were ever intended to be used for real photography? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 1, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 1, 2013 Ummm! I sometimes wonder if these cosmetically modified cameras were ever intended to be used for real photography? Well, on my M9 I replaced the red dot with a black one and picked out the white M9 lettering. I prefer it's more subtle look. I'd like a black dot on my silver M when it arrives (if it ever does) and I USE MY CAMERA FOR REAL PHOTOGRAPHY! So there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted April 1, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 1, 2013 On my M9 2 small bits of black electrical tape do the job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geesbert Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted April 1, 2013 Ummm! I sometimes wonder if these cosmetically modified cameras were ever intended to be used for real photography? I would never dare to use my M to take pictures with! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted April 1, 2013 Share #16 Posted April 1, 2013 What was the method of removing the red dot? What tool did you use? I wouldn't like to bend it or otherwise damage the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 1, 2013 Share #17 Posted April 1, 2013 What was the method of removing the red dot? What tool did you use?I wouldn't like to bend it or otherwise damage the camera. The recommended method is to press firmly on the dot (which is held in place with a mild clear gummy adhesive) with your finger and rotate the dot clockwise/anticlockwise back & forth until it loosens. Then it's just lifted off and refitted later or replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted April 1, 2013 Share #18 Posted April 1, 2013 The recommended method is to press firmly on the dot (which is held in place with a mild clear gummy adhesive) with your finger and rotate the dot clockwise/anticlockwise back & forth until it loosens. Then it's just lifted off and refitted later or replaced. .... and a bit of heat helps as well ..... just enough to soften the adhesive ... in fact its probably the heat generated from constant finger pressure and rotation that does it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satureyes Posted April 1, 2013 Share #19 Posted April 1, 2013 Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 1, 2013 Share #20 Posted April 1, 2013 Why? BECAUSE I DON"T LIKE THE RED DOT ON A BLACK CAMERA AND IF I SPEND $7000 ON IT I CAN HAVE IT WITH A BLACK DOT IF I WANT! AND IT TAKES BETTER B&W PHOTOGRAPHS WITH A B&W DOT! OK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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