designdog Posted May 17, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdlaing Posted May 17, 2018 Share #2 Posted May 17, 2018 That plastic is not meant to be removed. 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted May 17, 2018 Share #3 Posted May 17, 2018 I've always left that plastic on my Digital Leicas to protect the base plate finish. Hasn't worn or caused a problem. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted May 17, 2018 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2018 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!). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onasj Posted May 17, 2018 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2018 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted May 17, 2018 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted May 17, 2018 Share #7 Posted May 17, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted May 17, 2018 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2018 If you have a full service in Wetzlar they replace the plastic foil. Having it in place seems to be important come sale time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2018 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 . 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted May 17, 2018 Share #10 Posted May 17, 2018 I suspect it is the users (some) who see it as essential, and then only for cosmetic reasons. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
designdog Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted May 17, 2018 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted May 17, 2018 Share #12 Posted May 17, 2018 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 17, 2018 Share #13 Posted May 17, 2018 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 . Of course they do - it symbolizes the durability of the camera Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narsuitus Posted May 17, 2018 Share #14 Posted May 17, 2018 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted May 17, 2018 Share #15 Posted May 17, 2018 Plastic cover is meant to remain on the camera. Getting it off will result in an immediate write-off of 50% 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted May 17, 2018 Share #16 Posted May 17, 2018 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp995 Posted May 17, 2018 Share #17 Posted May 17, 2018 (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 ... Edited May 17, 2018 by cp995 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted May 17, 2018 Share #18 Posted May 17, 2018 Yeah, that's the thinking of people who buy a Leica vor their showcase ... No its better for on the tripod as well. Less vibration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
designdog Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted May 18, 2018 Sorry, but to me it is like leaving the plastic protectors on your furniture... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted May 18, 2018 Share #20 Posted May 18, 2018 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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