designdog Report post #1 Posted May 17 My new Leica arrived today from B&H and, after charging the battery, I attempted to peel the plastic off the base plate. Ugh! Slimy, sticky adhesive residue all over! Just terrible! Fortunately I had a bottle of Goo Gone, which took care of it. Not a way to be introduced to a $7200 camera, however... (Camara was manufactured in Feb 2018) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdlaing Report post #2 Posted May 17 That plastic is not meant to be removed. Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. 5 farnz, B-A-C, LotharZhou and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomB_tx Report post #3 Posted May 17 I've always left that plastic on my Digital Leicas to protect the base plate finish. Hasn't worn or caused a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Barnack Report post #4 Posted May 17 I have always removed my base plate plastic; I thought it was there as a protective layer for inspection and packaging at the factory and/or to protect the baseplate if the camera were to be unboxed at the Leica dealer. Many electronic devices have a temporary peel off protective layer on them these days; I thought that is what the plastic was (duh!). Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. 1 Bill Livingston reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onasj Report post #5 Posted May 17 My new Leica arrived today from B&H and, after charging the battery, I attempted to peel the plastic off the base plate. Ugh! Slimy, sticky adhesive residue all over! Just terrible! Fortunately I had a bottle of Goo Gone, which took care of it. Not a way to be introduced to a $7200 camera, however... (Camara was manufactured in Feb 2018) Roll it off with your finger, and it will come off cleanly... no solvent needed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
250swb Report post #6 Posted May 17 It's a good thing you didn't snag a nail opening the box. FWIW I leave the plastic on, at least until it falls off, but my 2003 MP still has it although by now I think the glue must have welded itself to the paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Q Report post #7 Posted May 17 After 6 years of owning my M9P the plastic is still there with no noticable wear. I have no intentions of removing it from my M10 either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pedaes Report post #8 Posted May 17 If you have a full service in Wetzlar they replace the plastic foil. Having it in place seems to be important come sale time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LocalHero1953 Report post #9 Posted May 17 Whatever people's choices about leaving it on or off (I can't remember if mine is on or off), I cannot believe that the company that makes a point of having the most solid and heavy cameras around, recognised for their longevity, sees a bit of sticky plastic film as an essential element of the body Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. . 3 cp995, Bill Livingston and Mr Fjeld reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erl Report post #10 Posted May 17 I suspect it is the users (some) who see it as essential, and then only for cosmetic reasons. 2 cp995 and Simon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
designdog Report post #11 Posted May 17 The plastic is coming off, just like the plastic cover on the screen. It is placed there for protection in packing and shipping. Nothing more. Personally, I think it a bit frumpish to walk around with a camera, any camera, with the shipping materials still attached. But that is my opinion. Yes. I use a screen protector, but that is what it is designed for. Also, the M10 now resides in its half case, which will do a pretty good job of protecting it. The adhesive, and quite a lot of it, came off when I peeled off the plastic on the bottom plate - no, I did not break a nail. It just surprised me, for a camera of this stature. Also, the plastic came off cleanly on my Q and M-P... I would offer my first impressions on the camera, but we are having heavy rain for several days. I do like the minimal menu system, and the larger viewfinder... 2 Bill Livingston and Lukas F. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaemono Report post #12 Posted May 17 Ugh! Slimy, sticky adhesive residue all over! Just terrible! ... Fortunately I had a bottle of Goo Gone, which took care of it. (Camara was manufactured in Feb 2018) Sounds like they used slimy, sticky adhesive with an expiration date before Feb 2018 for the plastic on the base plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaapv Report post #13 Posted May 17 Whatever people's choices about leaving it on or off (I can't remember if mine is on or off), I cannot believe that the company that makes a point of having the most solid and heavy cameras around, recognised for their longevity, sees a bit of sticky plastic film as an essential element of the body Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. . Of course they do - it symbolizes the durability of the camera Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Narsuitus Report post #14 Posted May 17 I never really appreciated protective plastic film until I purchased a used camera that did not have it and the base of the camera was scratched with tripod marks. 1 RonM reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gobert Report post #15 Posted May 17 Plastic cover is meant to remain on the camera. Getting it off will result in an immediate write-off of 50% 2 ronnjay and jonoslack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pedaes Report post #16 Posted May 17 The plastic is coming off, just like the plastic cover on the screen. It is placed there for protection in packing and shipping. Nothing more. Personally, I think it a bit frumpish to walk around with a camera, any camera, with the shipping materials still attached. But that is my opinion. Yes. I use a screen protector, but that is what it is designed for. Also, the M10 now resides in its half case, which will do a pretty good job of protecting it. The adhesive, and quite a lot of it, came off when I peeled off the plastic on the bottom plate - no, I did not break a nail. It just surprised me, for a camera of this stature. Also, the plastic came off cleanly on my Q and M-P... I would offer my first impressions on the camera, but we are having heavy rain for several days. I do like the minimal menu system, and the larger viewfinder... I'm frumpish - and look forward to your review of M10. Have you read all those already published? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cp995 Report post #17 Posted May 17 (edited) ... Having it in place seems to be important come sale time. Yeah, that's the thinking of people who buy a Leica vor their showcase ... Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. Edited May 17 by cp995 1 Bill Livingston reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gobert Report post #18 Posted May 17 Yeah, that's the thinking of people who buy a Leica vor their showcase ... Hello guest! Please register or sign in to view the hidden content. No its better for on the tripod as well. Less vibration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
designdog Report post #19 Posted May 18 Sorry, but to me it is like leaving the plastic protectors on your furniture... 4 Bill Livingston, Lukas F., cp995 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomB_tx Report post #20 Posted May 18 I bought my M6 new in 1985 - the plastic protection film is still protecting the base. It's had a lot of use in 30 years, but nearly always carried in a case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
