Photoworks Posted February 22, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) after one week of use the paint is already coming off the SL2 .. 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 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/306705-sl2-paint/?do=findComment&comment=3917782'>More sharing options...
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marcolinger Posted February 22, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 22, 2020 I have mine since 2 months without any similar dammage. I would contact Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohhhh Posted February 22, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 22, 2020 Ouch this is too bad. I don't have any issues on my 4 years old SL. Maybe a faulty series? I would definitely contact Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted February 22, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 22, 2020 Looks to me like you have two different bodies with the same damaged area. You might want to examine your methods of carry or storage? Belt buckle perhaps? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted February 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Rob L said: Looks to me like you have two different bodies with the same damaged area. You might want to examine your methods of carry or storage? Belt buckle perhaps? My thoughts exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted February 23, 2020 9 hours ago, michali said: My thoughts exactly. it hangs across my body like my other 12 cameras, only the Leica's have the problem . I think it is a design flow. It reminds me Steve Jobs saying " you holding it wrong if you don't get signal on your iPhone" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted February 24, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 24, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does your watch buckle just meet the corner of the screen when you support the camera to focus? The baseplates are unmarked, so it looks like something is contacting the screens in just the right (wrong) place to scuff the edge. Are you other cameras of the same design? A curious mystery that must have an explanation of some sort .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted February 24, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 24, 2020 pity its not brass underneath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anickpick Posted February 24, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 24, 2020 You got the Lenny Kravitz SL2 special edition. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted February 24, 2020 3 hours ago, anickpick said: You got the Lenny Kravitz SL2 special edition. If I only can get Lenny to sign it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted February 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Mute-on said: Does your watch buckle just meet the corner of the screen when you support the camera to focus? The baseplates are unmarked, so it looks like something is contacting the screens in just the right (wrong) place to scuff the edge. Are you other cameras of the same design? A curious mystery that must have an explanation of some sort .... I have few Sony's for years, Canon for 10 years and some fuji, none of them have them. Not sure why the LCD flame has to come out and be painted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGerman Posted February 25, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2020 My SL2 also already has a spot on the bottom of the camera where the paint is rubbed off. Never dropped, or bumped into anything. My SL was flawless when I traded it in. Definitely not happy about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted February 26, 2020 8 hours ago, TheGerman said: My SL2 also already has a spot on the bottom of the camera where the paint is rubbed off. Never dropped, or bumped into anything. My SL was flawless when I traded it in. Definitely not happy about it. Never Dropped it! honestly my m10P looks similar with regular use. Leica germany answer "The described fault is not normal and actually the first complaint we received since the Leica SL2 has been released. According to technician, this can only happen if the device has been bumped on any hard material but not by normal use. Since it is a cosmetic damage, as replacement of the part will be chargeable." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonoz Posted July 6, 2020 Share #14 Posted July 6, 2020 My 4 month old SL2 also has paint rubbing off. Looks okay though but definitely wears off fast unlike my 3 plus year old M10. Also small scratches etc... again none on my m10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedro Posted July 6, 2020 Share #15 Posted July 6, 2020 my 6 months old SL2 has had already rubbed off paint in places for some time (like on the wheel for example), I was also surprised but I dont mind that much personally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenspeeper Posted August 7, 2020 Share #16 Posted August 7, 2020 That should not happen so fast, but Leica black paint does wear excessively at sharp edges. Aesthetics aside, they should have opted for rounded edges. For older black Leica's where there is edge wear, I found a nice easy solution on a camera restoration website and I used it with success. Order a touch up pen called "Birchwood-Casey Super Black" in flat black. I used it on a couple of older cameras and it works amazingly well. On my M240, there was a barely noticeable corner next to the viewfinder that had worn through and that spot is now gone. It is a cheap solution for those of us that don't like to see wear marks on our pricey Leica's. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unicorneu Posted June 29, 2021 Share #17 Posted June 29, 2021 I have the exact same issue with my display frame on the SL2. The paint rubs off on the bottom of the LCD frame. I am very meticulous about my gear and do not expose the camera to unreasonable impact or contact. As Photoworks describes above, the camera has simply been hanging on my side touching my jacket or shirt. The design of the LCD standing out rather than being flush with the body, like on the CL, was questionable in the first place. I am not surprised that this is happening, though it does not prevent me from being disappointed. It is unacceptable, that materials already wearing down after less then a year of light to medium usage. The sight of white plastic on a $6,500 camera doesn't seem right. 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! 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/306705-sl2-paint/?do=findComment&comment=4228490'>More sharing options...
LBJ2 Posted July 14, 2021 Share #18 Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) On 2/25/2020 at 8:28 PM, Photoworks said: Never Dropped it! honestly my m10P looks similar with regular use. Leica germany answer "The described fault is not normal and actually the first complaint we received since the Leica SL2 has been released. According to technician, this can only happen if the device has been bumped on any hard material but not by normal use. Since it is a cosmetic damage, as replacement of the part will be chargeable." I've seen several SL2 cameras for sale on the used market with photos displaying similar paint loss in different locations on the camera. Something I don't see on the many other used camera brands up for sale. There is definitely something going on with the black paint or whatever that coating is. I didn't see any signs of this anywhere on my Silver M10. Edited July 14, 2021 by LBJ2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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