IkarusJohn Posted April 27, 2019 Share #81 Posted April 27, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good point. I’ll run a poll and find out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 Hi IkarusJohn, Take a look here The Leica M 10 and its plastic.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
farnz Posted April 27, 2019 Share #82 Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Paulus said: What about curling? Do they keep the plastic under the stones? No, they keep the plastic on top of the ice so it doesn't get damaged. Good condition, second hand ice is hard to find and can fetch a high price. Pete. Edited April 27, 2019 by farnz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 27, 2019 Share #83 Posted April 27, 2019 I understand that the rarity of raw materials for second hand ice is what keeps the price up. Pete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share #84 Posted April 27, 2019 vor 8 Stunden schrieb farnz: I understand that the rarity of raw materials for second hand ice is what keeps the price up. Pete. Don't mention the climate change! I mentioned it once, but think I got away with it.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 27, 2019 Share #85 Posted April 27, 2019 I have always removed the base plate plastic. For one, it reminds me of silly plastic furniture covers. But in the last several years I've asked myself, "Are ya gonna live long enough to care about base plate wear" Of course not. Are you? A swipe of Gaffer tape is better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share #86 Posted April 30, 2019 Some folks even sell their M with the belt still in plastic I read here: https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/audio-tv-en-foto/fotografie-camera-s-analoog/m1405786067-leica-m7.html?c=8c285449651fa109c354bbabe740c1b&previousPage=lr Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willemr Posted April 30, 2019 Share #87 Posted April 30, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not that uncommon if you have a different strap (more comfortable/adjustable) when you buy the camera. When I sold my old Nikon D300, many of the accessories were still in its original plastics (strap, cables, etc.). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 30, 2019 Share #88 Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, willemr said: Not that uncommon if you have a different strap (more comfortable/adjustable) when you buy the camera. When I sold my old Nikon D300, many of the accessories were still in its original plastics (strap, cables, etc.). [... deleted - wrong image ...] Sorry, but I'm too stupid to know how to delete the image. Please ignore. 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 April 30, 2019 by pico 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/296022-the-leica-m-10-and-its-plastic/?do=findComment&comment=3732161'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted May 1, 2019 Share #89 Posted May 1, 2019 3 hours ago, pico said: [... deleted - wrong image ...] Sorry, but I'm too stupid to know how to delete the image. Please ignore. There, deleted. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share #90 Posted May 1, 2019 vor 9 Stunden schrieb pico: [... deleted - wrong image ...] Sorry, but I'm too stupid to know how to delete the image. Please ignore. 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! Very nice M4! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_big Posted May 7, 2019 Share #91 Posted May 7, 2019 The first thing I did when unboxing the camera was to take off the plastic. To me it's like covering your furniture and carpets with plastic. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share #92 Posted May 7, 2019 vor 2 Stunden schrieb mr_big: The first thing I did when unboxing the camera was to take off the plastic. To me it's like covering your furniture and carpets with plastic. The Nanny was a great example of " not " unboxing the couch... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marckyokay Posted October 15, 2019 Share #93 Posted October 15, 2019 Hey folks! I KNOW the thread is very old... and I apologise for replying here! But it would be nonsensical to open a new one... I'm DYING to remove mine because I just LOVE the simplistic look and it getting marks from the places I been to (I mean it's the ONE thing that basically is replaceable) So to all of you plastic-foil-removers: Those shadows being left behind by the actual electronics sticker, do they eventually disappear? I read the longer you wait, the harder it is to remove it. Do you guys think I can get a nice and evenly black bottom plate if I remove it after a year? 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/296022-the-leica-m-10-and-its-plastic/?do=findComment&comment=3836766'>More sharing options...
willemr Posted October 16, 2019 Share #94 Posted October 16, 2019 I kept that sticker on there (didn't occur to me to remove that one as well), but I would think that a little sandblasting and repaint would do a nice job 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted October 18, 2019 Share #95 Posted October 18, 2019 I strip mine off. Even take the super sticky sticker off my digital M’s. Much prefer the clear base with all its scratches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 18, 2019 Share #96 Posted October 18, 2019 I don’t use or have the baseplate on mine so it’s academic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted October 18, 2019 Share #97 Posted October 18, 2019 Quote This has been commented on extensively on another thread. I believe the consensus was that if you leave it on the camera will slowly dissolve and if you strip it off the camera will self destruct taking your house with it. 🙂 Some people even suggested that you take photos with the camera but that is a little radical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted October 18, 2019 Share #98 Posted October 18, 2019 BTW - I finally removed both labels from my black M10 after the top one degraded to "ugly" condition. 151-proof rum did the trick, although the stickum is, well, recalcitrant. And yes, a faint shadow of the electronics label remains - should fade with time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted October 18, 2019 Share #99 Posted October 18, 2019 IMO plastic is best left where it was placed, probably for good reason. There are more important things in life ... like living. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted October 19, 2019 Share #100 Posted October 19, 2019 On 4/13/2019 at 11:04 AM, Paulus said: Yes, I think this is a real good argument. The factor " art " " craftmanship " and appreciation for the concept of the Leica is important. But in defense of my own actions: I have an MP without plastic and an M240+ M10 with plastic bottom ( that even sounds wrong...). There is a psychological factor of acceptance and letting good ( let it be ) . The price and value of the camera especially a new camera is so high and great that it is difficult to let go of the fact, that it is mine entirely. The plastic on the bottom plate gives it a postponing feeling: Once the plastic is yours, you have to accept that you bought an incredible expensive camera and that you are not planning to let the camera go again... A few weeks ago a Leica owner said to me with proud: " I removed the plastic on the bottom plate of my M 10. " And I was a little proud of him. He, standing there, fully accepting the consequences of his deed. I admiring him for having the courage to take that extra large step: Taking full ownership and accepting that this camera was his forever. Thinking of this moment afterwards, I felt a little strange and decided to make this thread. This is the best analysis of this topic. It’s a surrender to owning your camera and withdrawing it from the Leica community. That’s powershopping! It reminds me of tatoos, they are a surrender too, giving in to the idea that it belongs to you. Turning in a little part of your freedom to let all the options open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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