mario.villa.54390876 Posted February 14, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is there any chance to replace the red dot logo in front of the M240 with a grey anonymous dot? If yes how? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted February 14, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 14, 2015 The replacement is a two-minute job. Warm slightly, wiggle with your thumb to break the adhesive and slide off. The sourcing of a gray dot may be somewhat more difficult, unless you use a can of paint. The search function will reveal dozens of threads on the subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted February 14, 2015 Share #3 Posted February 14, 2015 DAG in the USA has had black dots in the past for the 240. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted February 14, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 14, 2015 I looked up DAG and it is dagcamera.com if you are interested. They have black dot logos for $40. Now they are pictured as red on his site but state that you are ordering a black dot. Black would look good on a chrome body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 14, 2015 Share #5 Posted February 14, 2015 DAG still provides black dots for the M (bigger, and a bit more costly than same for the M8/M9). I got black ones from him for my chrome M8.2 and black M. [My black M8.2 was the only camera model with standard black dot from Leica, who got chastised for doing it.] Easy change…as Jaap said, lots of discussion via search box. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted February 14, 2015 Share #6 Posted February 14, 2015 Out of curiosity what do you use to warm the dot. Would not a hair dryer or heat gun cause damage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 14, 2015 Share #7 Posted February 14, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mario, I agree with you, the black looks better than red on the silver chrome. I replaced the red dots on my black M8 and M9 with black (from DAG) and liked that. So far I have been enjoying the red on my M240. I'm not sure why but I like the red and haven't got around to switching it yet. Maybe, this time I'll replace it with a big ol' fake screw. Does DAG sell those? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 14, 2015 Share #8 Posted February 14, 2015 Out of curiosity what do you use to warm the dot. Would not a hair dryer or heat gun cause damage? No need to warm…just careful 'wiggle'. Jeff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 14, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Not really warm, the friction of your thumb should do the trick.I just wanted to say that if it is really cold you won't get it off. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/280672-m240-red-dot-delete-replace-5.html Edited February 14, 2015 by jaapv 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 14, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 14, 2015 ... Black would look good on a chrome body. It certainly does, Bill. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted February 15, 2015 Share #11 Posted February 15, 2015 Personally I couldn't care less what color the stupid dot is, but wouldn't it be cheaper if not simpler to just tape/mask around the edges and paint the dot black or whatever with model airplane paint, and wipe off the silver "Leica" script before the paint cures? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 15, 2015 Share #12 Posted February 15, 2015 No need to warm…just careful 'wiggle'. ...while chanting, "out damn spot!" Unless your dog is named Spot. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thyjoon Posted May 24, 2019 Share #13 Posted May 24, 2019 Is the logo of typ 262 same as typ 240? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidshirts Posted May 24, 2019 Share #14 Posted May 24, 2019 11 hours ago, thyjoon said: Is the logo of typ 262 same as typ 240? Yes, according to DAG, they both use 12mm dots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilca Posted June 4, 2020 Share #15 Posted June 4, 2020 I removed the red color with paint remover and ended up with a silver-on-silver logo dot: 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! 5 Quote 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/241063-how-to-replace-red-dot-logo/?do=findComment&comment=3987053'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted June 4, 2020 Share #16 Posted June 4, 2020 Looks elegant, especially in combination with a chrome body and lens! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted June 6, 2020 Share #17 Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) On 5/24/2019 at 3:47 AM, thyjoon said: Is the logo of typ 262 same as typ 240? Nope they are different M typ 262 use the small red dot, just like almost every Leica bodies. However M typ 240 use the big red dot. Just like T/TL/TL2 and SL/SL2. Some official repair shops can source you official small black dot for only 10 to 15€. They used them when they have to service M8.2 cameras. But act fast, Leica closed any further order of black dots. I used to change the Small red dot for a Small black dot for every Leica cameras. Until the Q2, when Leica impeach french repair shops to buy them. That coincide with CL Bauhaus édition released : a CL with a black dot and Bauhaus embrossing Edited June 6, 2020 by nicci78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted June 28, 2020 Share #18 Posted June 28, 2020 I'm getting older & nicked about too. But this 240 is as robust and reliable as it was from its very 1st exposure Some recent work: Monochrome Compositions - March 2020 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! Quote 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/241063-how-to-replace-red-dot-logo/?do=findComment&comment=4000707'>More sharing options...
nilca Posted June 28, 2020 Share #19 Posted June 28, 2020 What lens might you be hiding behind that Leica cap, also with a removeable focusing tab??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted June 28, 2020 Share #20 Posted June 28, 2020 You could remove the red dot and make a new one with you own name or something else on it. i made something similar for a homemade wooden camera, it was a bit bigger than a red dot. Print it small on a computer/printer, put a good quality clear plastic covering on it and stick it on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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