jake-leica Posted October 15, 2021 Share #41 Posted October 15, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) The markup on these shades is absurd. It's a simple machining job, you could support local (or at least not Chinese) businesses and get these made or find somebody who does them. Especially on Leica where the theme is the opposite of cheap stuff made in China. Why put a Chinese lens hood on your camera? Biggest thing really though, is the customer service is beyond inexcusable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farnz Posted October 15, 2021 Share #42 Posted October 15, 2021 5 hours ago, jake-leica said: The markup on these shades is absurd. It's a simple machining job, you could support local (or at least not Chinese) businesses and get these made or find somebody who does them. Especially on Leica where the theme is the opposite of cheap stuff made in China. Why put a Chinese lens hood on your camera? So ... you're proposing a cheap, locally-made, copy instead of the genuine Chinese hood? (I'm not criticising in any way, just enjoying the delicious irony because for so long it's been the other way round. ) Pete. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted October 16, 2021 Share #43 Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) wow I looked at his website $199 for a lens shade/hood that to my mind makes no sense at all. Without an OVF a ventilated hood makes is of no use and it appears to offer less weather protection to the front element if photographing in the rain and is larger than the standard hood. The only reason I can see to use it is if you want a polariser filter and need to turn it but then this hood really isn't providing any meaningful shading. Anyway each to his own Edited October 16, 2021 by viramati 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted October 17, 2021 Share #44 Posted October 17, 2021 Wonder if he has Shades for the MP and if they too 🙄take forever to ship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted October 17, 2021 Share #45 Posted October 17, 2021 I have a red one that i purchased- after i was told that the Black one would not be ready for shipping for a few more months. Funny thing after i was contacted it still took the IN STOCK (Red)one ages to ship.. Just don't know what the hold up is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted October 18, 2021 Share #46 Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) On 10/15/2021 at 6:10 AM, farnz said: So ... you're proposing a cheap, locally-made, copy instead of the genuine Chinese hood? (I'm not criticising in any way, just enjoying the delicious irony because for so long it's been the other way round. ) Pete. Perhaps the gentleman from Rhode Island could be an alternate source of custom made lens shades, as opposed to doing business with the elephant hide king: https://skgrimes.com/services/custom-fabrication/#range Edited October 18, 2021 by Herr Barnack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted October 22, 2021 Share #47 Posted October 22, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Overgaard Is an over rated Leica Guru who uses his name to sell cheap Chinese made products you can buy less than 1/2 the price on eBay. He may have had some talent 40 years ago but nobody knows him now. Wasting money on his overpriced courses or products just encourages him to continue taking advantage of us. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted October 22, 2021 Share #48 Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/5/2021 at 5:38 AM, Ba Erv said: Maybe he’s busy traveling the world taking photographs and teaching photography. Maybe he’s travelling the world trying to learn digital photography since he’s decades behind the world. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted October 23, 2021 Share #49 Posted October 23, 2021 I must be one of the few people who received the lens hood within a reasonable time. Perhaps I was lucky. I use it on the Q2M because I like to change filters (yellow or orange) and that's awkward with the Leica lens hood. The Overgaard shade is well made, but it is worth the asking price? Probably not. Would I buy anything else from his website? Probably not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted October 25, 2021 Share #50 Posted October 25, 2021 Currently, They're all showing in stock. I'm willing to purchase another one.. but if i get any service LESS than satisfactory i wont buy another. I'll make it my life's work to let everyone about the horrible service. BTW I have a UNUSED RED hood that i'm willing to sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted October 27, 2021 Share #51 Posted October 27, 2021 Has anyone tried to purchase a Lens shade recently? I'm having problems with the site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted October 27, 2021 Share #52 Posted October 27, 2021 I bought a red one for my Q a few weeks ago came in 3 weeks later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
intermediatic Posted October 28, 2021 Share #53 Posted October 28, 2021 I purchased two lens shades for my Q2 and Q2M in June, knowing that they were out of stock. During the purchase process I received emails promptly. I noticed they are back in stock. Not a word about shipping. I have emailed once a week since October 10 and have heard nothing. I have opened a dispute with PayPal. I wishI had known about the elephant hide bags earlier as I would have never bought from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted October 28, 2021 Share #54 Posted October 28, 2021 What I cannot understand, is why, with all the criticism about poor service and delivery of his lens hoods; and the negative comments about his books in this “Q Section”, he doesn’t make any attempt to comment. I believe he participates in the forum and would have thought he would want to try and defend himself and make peace with his customers. I have only met the guy once when he gave a presentation to the Leica Society but have never bought anything from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookbook Posted October 28, 2021 Share #55 Posted October 28, 2021 Am 21.10.2019 um 05:01 schrieb dlcarr: I ordered an Overgaard lens shade in late August and paid the additional for "expedited" shipping, but so far, nothing. After numerous attempts at contacting the organization, I finally got an email from an associate who assured me I was "on the list" and that I would receive it shortly. That was two weeks ago. Has anyone else had a similar experience, or is this unique? Thanks for sharing your experiences. why do they do that? did leica not have any more? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted October 28, 2021 Share #56 Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 4:41 AM, Milan_S said: I bought a red one for my Q a few weeks ago came in 3 weeks later. Lucky!! I have another red one if you need one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted October 28, 2021 Share #57 Posted October 28, 2021 According to the website they're supposed to be in stock. I never know about this outfit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted October 29, 2021 Share #58 Posted October 29, 2021 BTW... what email is everyone using to communicate with this outfit incase of issues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 29, 2021 Share #59 Posted October 29, 2021 23 hours ago, lanetomlane said: ....I have only met the guy once when he gave a presentation to the Leica Society but have never bought anything from him. Why would a camera club promote him? I doubt he'd come for free given what I've read about him here, unless he was overstocked on lens hoods of course. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 29, 2021 Share #60 Posted October 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ouroboros said: Why would a camera club promote him? I doubt he'd come for free given what I've read about him here, unless he was overstocked on lens hoods of course. Several people joined the Society to be able to attend his presentation. Don't know if he was paid. Keep him on Leica 'fotographie' and he is good value and entertaining. In fairness he didn't promote any of his 'items'. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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