eleskin Posted April 25, 2013 Share #41 Posted April 25, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just use tape!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Hi eleskin, Take a look here M240 Red Dot delete / replace. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Jeff S Posted April 25, 2013 Share #42 Posted April 25, 2013 Just use tape!!! The comments, so far, have been about aesthetic preferences, not stealth. Do you think tape looks better, or are you taking this in another direction. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 25, 2013 Share #43 Posted April 25, 2013 Don't go there with tape. It ruins the moment. Especially when placed over the Rangefinder window. I also find it makes me drop the camera because of the added weight and unbalance it creates. Also, it ruins the aerodynamics - Sometimes the wind catches it and it will fly right out of your hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 25, 2013 Share #44 Posted April 25, 2013 Might add to weather sealing though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 25, 2013 Share #45 Posted April 25, 2013 ... Too bad my M just got recalled and they're probably going to put a red dot back in Solms... Just remove your silver dot before you send it to Solms then when they return it with a shiny new red dot you'll have a spare to paint black if you want to. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoism Posted April 26, 2013 Share #46 Posted April 26, 2013 Just remove your silver dot before you send it to Solms then when they return it with a shiny new red dot you'll have a spare to paint black if you want to. ... and tape up the hole in the mean time before sending it in... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted April 26, 2013 Share #47 Posted April 26, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good grief. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted June 6, 2013 Share #48 Posted June 6, 2013 Re the dot (yes,again): I know the m(240) dot is bigger than the M9 dot. But is the hole behind it also bigger? Coukd a smaller dot (black for example) be put on the M? Or is there a reason why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted June 6, 2013 Share #49 Posted June 6, 2013 Is the red dot version of the product (i.e as the product design team intended) really so offensive? IMO yes. It is ugly. And more so on the M cameras. And now it is even bigger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 6, 2013 Share #50 Posted June 6, 2013 Re the dot (yes,again): I know the m(240) dot is bigger than the M9 dot. But is the hole behind it also bigger? Coukd a smaller dot (black for example) be put on the M? Or is there a reason why not? The recess it is stuck into will be bigger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 6, 2013 Share #51 Posted June 6, 2013 IMO yes. It is ugly. And more so on the M cameras. And now it is even bigger. Yes this bling thing is unwelcome to me. First time i use gaffer tape on a camera in 30+ years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTI Posted June 6, 2013 Share #52 Posted June 6, 2013 Couple of months ago I spray painted my red dot on the m9 black. I got a metallic matte finish spray paint. The paint covering the Leica letters wore off quickly (just by thumbing it), but the black paint on the red surface is still in great shape. You could try something similar on the M. If you go to an automobile parts store, I'm sure they would have a similar shade of gray which might match that of the Chrome M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffry Abt Posted June 6, 2013 Share #53 Posted June 6, 2013 I think the Red Dot looks ok on the black paint M240, but somehow misplaced and overtly showy on the silver M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farnz Posted June 8, 2013 Share #55 Posted June 8, 2013 Do I detect some PTFE plumbers' tape holding your soft release in place, David? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted June 8, 2013 Share #56 Posted June 8, 2013 Pete you surely do. Can't deny my real profession!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted June 8, 2013 Share #57 Posted June 8, 2013 Mine's very similar to yours in that I have the same Abrahamsson soft release and the 'clear' self-adhesive plastic dot on the focussing button but not the Irish Dot. I have also added a thin strip of black, self-adhesive, high-grip stair tape to the curve of the faring over the focus wheel on the back and it helps with handling immensely, especially with the 80/1.4 Summilux-R on the camera. I'm disappointed that Leica decided to return to a similar slippery covering to what was applied to the M8, particularly since it's designed to be used with heavy R lenses. I'd have much preferred the same covering as the M9-P has. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted June 8, 2013 Share #58 Posted June 8, 2013 Pete the Irish dot is a sticky felt furniture protector I have bought some acetone but am working up the courage to strip the red dot) and I also find the clear plastic dot I put on the focus/compensation button really helps. I like your idea of the tape for the thumb grip as I agree it needs something to add more grip. Any chance to a link to what you actually used Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted June 8, 2013 Share #59 Posted June 8, 2013 You can also use self adhesive Skateboard Grip Tape for a better grip. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted June 8, 2013 Share #60 Posted June 8, 2013 .... Any chance to a link to what you actually used You have a PM. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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