redlensandgreenbody Posted July 29, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 29, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) When I bought M10, M6 and M7 they were all in black chrome and used. Recently, I have bought a new M10p thinking that I will keep it forever. I did not care about wear on black chrome M bodies as I bought them second hand. I have been using M10p for about two weeks now and some wear around the area where neck strap is attached started to appear. I am using brown leather Leica strap (One that is about £55). Does not disappear when rubbed with a rubber. I know that Leica is all about how they function and I do not really care about the wear. Just wondering black chrome M10 and M10Ps wear this easily even with a leather guard that prevents metal strap ring from direct contact with the body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdlaing Posted July 29, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 29, 2019 It’s not really “wear” but more like polishing the surface. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted July 30, 2019 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2019 I have the same thing.. it can’t be called as wear but leaving some signs .. the colour is still black but those areas look like a little bit polished .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mujk Posted July 30, 2019 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2019 Many previous M models, including the M6, M7, M8, M9 and M240, have plastic tabs above the strap lugs preventing the strap from touching the body. The M10 models don't have these. As mentioned in some previous thread, it's easy to use transparent tape instead. I use Scotch Magic and it's almost invisible on black chrome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted July 30, 2019 Share #5 Posted July 30, 2019 I use the protection tape which is normally used in automotive for protection against stones etc. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted July 30, 2019 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) I liked the M10 as it didn't have the plastic protective sides. I prefer the camera aging. I also picked up a Weztlar M6 as it was sans plastic edges too. I use the black digital CL strap on my M10D with a protective leather ring but it's already wearing on the lugs after a month or so! Wabi Sabi 😜 Edited July 30, 2019 by SiOnara 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanusj Posted July 31, 2019 Share #7 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) a little bit out of topics... The plastic tabs is preventing the straps metal ring to scratch the camera, but i change my neck straps' o-ring to a smaller victorinox stainless ring. and it works nicely on my M10. 9 hours ago, mujk said: Many previous M models, including the M6, M7, M8, M9 and M240, have plastic tabs above the strap lugs preventing the strap from touching the body. The M10 models don't have these. As mentioned in some previous thread, it's easy to use transparent tape instead. I use Scotch Magic and it's almost invisible on black chrome. 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 July 31, 2019 by stefanusj add pictures 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/299758-m10p-black-chrome-wear/?do=findComment&comment=3788262'>More sharing options...
james.liam Posted July 31, 2019 Share #8 Posted July 31, 2019 Nowadays the only M10 that "wears" is likely to be the Safari version. My M6 dates from the mid 1990's and the black chrome becomes duller and less uniform. Pretty dreary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted July 31, 2019 Share #9 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Can the Leica plastic tabs be purchased and added to an M10-P or M-A by a user or technician? It looks like the strap protectors are just glued onto the black chrome coating of my M6. Edited July 31, 2019 by Nick_S 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 31, 2019 Share #10 Posted July 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Nick_S said: Can the Leica plastic tabs be purchased and added to an M10-P or M-A by a user or technician? It looks like the strap protectors are just glued onto the black chrome coating of my M6. No, the protectors aren't just glued on the M's body. A hole in the body is necessary to fix them so they don't budge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted July 31, 2019 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2019 46 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: No, the protectors aren't just glued on the M's body. Thanks, you are right. From a quick online image search I see that there are two holes on each side of the top plate to hold the strap protectors on an M6. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 31, 2019 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2019 Two holes ... seen here M6 TTL top plate 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/299758-m10p-black-chrome-wear/?do=findComment&comment=3788408'>More sharing options...
lucerne Posted July 31, 2019 Share #13 Posted July 31, 2019 Useful to know, but nothing to prevent black plastic buffers being applied to the surface. Personally, I have reverted to the standard Leica fabric web strap for all my bodies. It has a plastic cover over the metal clip and have no signs of wear on my chrome M10. Easy to change if absolutely necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvE Posted July 31, 2019 Share #14 Posted July 31, 2019 Seems Leica made some production cost savings by ditching these generally useful strap protectors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted July 31, 2019 Share #15 Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, WvE said: Seems Leica made some production cost savings by ditching these generally useful strap protectors. I guess now is the time to request they reintroduce them for the M11. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted July 31, 2019 Share #16 Posted July 31, 2019 12 hours ago, stefanusj said: a little bit out of topics... The plastic tabs is preventing the straps metal ring to scratch the camera, but i change my neck straps' o-ring to a smaller victorinox stainless ring. and it works nicely on my M10. 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! Hello Stefan, Welcome to the Forum. Stainless steel split rings in a variety of sizes should be available in local hardware stores for very little money. Best Regards, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mujk Posted July 31, 2019 Share #17 Posted July 31, 2019 The tape solution after about 4 months. I put it there when changing to a safety strap for a trip and then left it there when changing back to the Leica strap. 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/299758-m10p-black-chrome-wear/?do=findComment&comment=3788671'>More sharing options...
stefanusj Posted August 1, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Michael Geschlecht said: Hello Stefan, Welcome to the Forum. Stainless steel split rings in a variety of sizes should be available in local hardware stores for very little money. Best Regards, Michael Hi Michael, thank you. I happen to have a few victorinox pocket knifes and just take the ring for my M10. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted August 1, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Fishing shops are good to buy quality ss split rings. If you are feeling flush...the Nikon split rings on ebay are good as they come with plastic inserts, which act as bumpers, and are triangular...look good. Nice, work well, look right ...act the part. ... Edited August 1, 2019 by david strachan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted August 1, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 1, 2019 It doesn't bother me (I like "industrial chic"), but I'd guess the digital M black chrome is just not engineered for as long a life as on the M4-2/P/M6 cameras. What is "worthwhile" for a camera with an expected life of 40 years is not worthwhile in a camera with an expected life of 10 years. And that is about the "wear ratio" I see with my black M10 - after 2 years it looks about like an M6 did after 8 years. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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