Frankie Posted May 11, 2017 Share #21 Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) This was how the red dot was affixed... 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! Simple enough to find/punch a black dot out of plastic and affix it with 3M High Bond Tape. Edited May 11, 2017 by Frankie Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Simple enough to find/punch a black dot out of plastic and affix it with 3M High Bond Tape. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/269215-black-logo-for-m10/?do=findComment&comment=3273153'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Hi Frankie, Take a look here Black logo for M10. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
digitalfx Posted May 12, 2017 Share #22 Posted May 12, 2017 Curious, why not just take a fine point black Sharpie pen and color the red logo black? Later you could use alcohol or acetone and remove the black ink if you wished. because it would look ridiculous maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted May 12, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 12, 2017 The red dot could be removed easy enough...just grab the proud logo Leica script and twist... Measure the red dot to determine the diameter...likely a 10- or 12mm dot. Thin plastic in black or silver could be easily found, use a hole punch to make some dots... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigallican Posted May 13, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 13, 2017 I'm afraid I'm one of these eccentrics who tapes over Leica and the red dot. I just want to be low key, not start gear conversations. I did buy a black dot but when the red one wouldn't move decided to just give up and go back to tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) ... I'm missing some black dots on the ladybug just crawling over your lens. 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! Edited May 13, 2017 by mnutzer 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/269215-black-logo-for-m10/?do=findComment&comment=3274020'>More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted May 17, 2017 Share #26 Posted May 17, 2017 I'm afraid I'm one of these eccentrics who tapes over Leica and the red dot. I just want to be low key, not start gear conversations. I did buy a black dot but when the red one wouldn't move decided to just give up and go back to tape. Ive never had someone start a conversation about my camera because of the red dot...but I have had a few that have asked questions due to the iconic shape of the camera...maybe you would be better off with a paper bag But seriously, I've been shooting Leica's for 30+ years and in that time maybe a dozen or so people have asked about my camera....and I've never used black tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigallican Posted May 17, 2017 Share #27 Posted May 17, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ive never had someone start a conversation about my camera because of the red dot...but I have had a few that have asked questions due to the iconic shape of the camera...maybe you would be better off with a paper bag But seriously, I've been shooting Leica's for 30+ years and in that time maybe a dozen or so people have asked about my camera....and I've never used black tape. I'm sure you're right. It's the prospect I dislike. Maybe a blimp would be the thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastianK Posted January 20, 2020 Share #28 Posted January 20, 2020 May still someone has a source to get a black dot for an M10? Already contacted Leitax, said they won't be getting any new stock. DAGcamera also has none. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniethemilk Posted January 21, 2020 Share #29 Posted January 21, 2020 I've kept an eye on them for a while in various places and definitely haven't come across any! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted January 21, 2020 Share #30 Posted January 21, 2020 I think that you will find that if you get a permanent black marker and simply ink over the red dot, it will do the job just as well. You may need to put a couple of coats on – and you may need to refresh it from time to time – but by and large it saves you money, stops you interfering with the camera body – and gives it that washed-in washed-out worn-Levi's casual laid-back chilled-out woke nonchalant who-are-you-looking-at look. All of that 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted January 22, 2020 Share #31 Posted January 22, 2020 Black or red. Nobody noticed the Leica. It’s too small anyway. However with -P versions, the big Leica script is quite noticeable. Same with SL/SL2 huge Leica name and big red dot. It is screaming Leica out loud. If you want discretion, buy silver Leica with red dot. It will look like old camera. And the red dot is less visible over silver body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegaskin Posted January 22, 2020 Share #32 Posted January 22, 2020 Quote I was a little concerned that when I'm out on the street that my cola bottle might be identified and become a talking point or even a target, so I've created this lovely black discreet logo. I kept the release button red for aesthetic purposes and ease of use 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! 😂😂 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastianK Posted January 24, 2020 Share #33 Posted January 24, 2020 Seems you really thought your comments were funny. Now that is pretty desperate. Anyway, have my matte black dot now. 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! 4 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/269215-black-logo-for-m10/?do=findComment&comment=3898746'>More sharing options...
happymac Posted January 26, 2020 Share #34 Posted January 26, 2020 Cool – how did you manage it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastianK Posted January 26, 2020 Share #35 Posted January 26, 2020 vor 4 Stunden schrieb happymac: Cool – how did you manage it? There is a guy from Stuttgart selling original red dots on ebay. Bought one and painted it matte black myself. Still happy with it. 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! 1 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/269215-black-logo-for-m10/?do=findComment&comment=3900330'>More sharing options...
happymac Posted January 27, 2020 Share #36 Posted January 27, 2020 It would have been even more attractive, if the letters remained silver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastianK Posted January 27, 2020 Share #37 Posted January 27, 2020 vor 37 Minuten schrieb happymac: It would have been even more attractive, if the letters remained silver. That would be as flashy as the red dot. No thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvard Kiwi Posted May 14, 2021 Share #38 Posted May 14, 2021 My M10 is black and that attracts less attention than my black and silver Olympus and Fujifilm bodies. I find that people are more curious about the vintage camera look and most do not recognise the value of the red dot. I've had 2 other photographers approach me on the street both of whom were also Leica shooters and I liked that as while I'm not overly fond of people in general, I do like a little community of people with shared interests. If attempting to hide my camera brand from other photographers (they are the only people who would focus on the red dot (pun not intended)) then I think it is known that many Leica users tape over the logo and that is just as much a sign. In fact, if I put some tape over the front of my X100V, I'd probably have some believing it was a Leica at first glance. If it's just for aesthetics, then I get it. I sometimes think a black logo would be cool and wish they were easily interchangeable. I'm proud of my little red dot as the journey into Leica has taken me about 13 years. I have worked and saved hard to get here and while some strangers may try and take that away from me, I'm so happy to finally have my M camera and be a part of this community. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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