Photon42 Posted November 30, 2022 Share #461  Posted November 30, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 11/28/2022 at 1:08 PM, Al Brown said: I have finally finished the customization of my workhorse. Spent a while sourcing the right Venetian gold textured acrylic paint for the lettering and did the slow detailing process myself. Total cost: 3.99$ for the paint. The brassing was never intended to make the camera look worn from use, just to add aesthetics to the whole finish. The Försvarsmakten crowns engraving is a private family thing. I do not wear a camera as a cosmetic accessory, I use it daily as my tool and love to look at it as much as shooting with it. Life's little pleasures. As always, YMMV. 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! Sharp looking camera! Great job. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 30, 2022 Posted November 30, 2022 Hi Photon42, Take a look here I ordered the m10-r black paint. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
DirkR440 Posted December 3, 2022 Share #462  Posted December 3, 2022 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! 3 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/322105-i-ordered-the-m10-r-black-paint/?do=findComment&comment=4587154'>More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted December 10, 2022 Share #463  Posted December 10, 2022 After almost a year, I've decided to part ways with my M10RBP.  I just find myself unwilling to use it due to how great it looks, using my standard M10 when shooting M-digital.  It's pretty sad but I should have considered before I bought it that I might think it looks too "nice" to use.  TBH, I'm not really sure why it affects me that way, I have no trouble beating up other Leica Ms! Since I bought it from them, I'll probably trade it to Leica Miami for some gear, not sure what.  Oh well, definitely a first-world problem.   2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted December 10, 2022 Share #464  Posted December 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Mikep996 said: After almost a year, I've decided to part ways with my M10RBP.  I just find myself unwilling to use it due to how great it looks, using my standard M10 when shooting M-digital.  It's pretty sad but I should have considered before I bought it that I might think it looks too "nice" to use.  TBH, I'm not really sure why it affects me that way, I have no trouble beating up other Leica Ms! Since I bought it from them, I'll probably trade it to Leica Miami for some gear, not sure what.  Oh well, definitely a first-world problem.   you are not alone...i too feeling the same way but i got over it... the thought of parting with it is more overwhelming lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranciscoChung Posted December 11, 2022 Share #465  Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) On 12/10/2022 at 12:17 PM, jakontil said: you are not alone...i too feeling the same way but i got over it... the thought of parting with it is more overwhelming lol In my opinion....  at least once in a man's life, he has to buy a brand new Black Paint Leica & use it like it's the last camera he will ever own. Natually brass the hell out of it to his heart's content. Otherwise, he regrets Not doing that on his death bed. Edited December 11, 2022 by FranciscoChung 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted December 11, 2022 Share #466  Posted December 11, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 1:08 AM, Mikep996 said: After almost a year, I've decided to part ways with my M10RBP.  I just find myself unwilling to use it due to how great it looks, using my standard M10 when shooting M-digital.  It's pretty sad but I should have considered before I bought it that I might think it looks too "nice" to use.  TBH, I'm not really sure why it affects me that way, I have no trouble beating up other Leica Ms! Since I bought it from them, I'll probably trade it to Leica Miami for some gear, not sure what. You will make someone that buys your BP from them *really* happy. Go for it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84bravo Posted December 13, 2022 Share #467  Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) On 12/11/2022 at 10:20 AM, FranciscoChung said: In my opinion....  at least once in a man's life, he has to buy a brand new Black Paint Leica & use it like it's the last camera he will ever own. Natually brass the hell out of it to his heart's content. Otherwise, he regrets Not doing that on his death bed. That's what I'm doing. I'm a professional photographer and I use my black paint M10-R daily. It was scuffed withing weeks of purchasing it about a year ago. It's just beginning to brass on the corners. I will note that I bought the camera brand new at a price that was less than the standard M10-R. Not that it makes a difference in how I use it. Edited December 13, 2022 by 84bravo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted December 13, 2022 Share #468  Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/11/2022 at 10:20 PM, FranciscoChung said: In my opinion....  at least once in a man's life, he has to buy a brand new Black Paint Leica & use it like it's the last camera he will ever own. Natually brass the hell out of it to his heart's content. Otherwise, he regrets Not doing that on his death bed. Yeah very true now i unleashed no fear using it keep telling myself it’s probably the last M with a baseplate and in black paint, it would stay however, my MP bought new n brassing beautifully and that’s replicating the idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted December 17, 2022 Share #469  Posted December 17, 2022 I certainly wish I had ordered it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted December 17, 2022 Share #470  Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/3/2022 at 1:32 PM, DirkR440 said: 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! One of my favourite lenses on my film and digital Nikons!  Never considered adapting it to my M10-R, do you have any images from f1.2-f2 to share? I’d be interested to see them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted December 17, 2022 Share #471  Posted December 17, 2022 " I bought it brand new and it is in fact my last camera body" Hmmm... I've purchased my "last camera, my "last motorcycle," and my "last guitar," three or four times each now...and counting.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkR440 Posted December 17, 2022 Share #472  Posted December 17, 2022 vor 11 Stunden schrieb Ouroboros: One of my favourite lenses on my film and digital Nikons!  Never considered adapting it to my M10-R, do you have any images from f1.2-f2 to share? I’d be interested to see them. sure. I love it because especially inside the f1.2 help me to use a faster shutter speed for talking pictures of my daughter. And also I can take pictures from a distance of 50cm. f2.8: 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! f1.2 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! f1.2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/322105-i-ordered-the-m10-r-black-paint/?do=findComment&comment=4603649'>More sharing options...
tap360 Posted December 19, 2022 Share #473 Â Posted December 19, 2022 I have just been lucky enough to get a M10-R BP. I still love my chrome M9-P, but what beautiful camera...might have to try and keep both ! Still amazes me though, the hotshot cover is just cheap plastic, not even the metal of the M10-R I am sure it has been asked, but are there any thumbs-up in black paint? I presume the Leica one is anodised black. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceRH Posted December 19, 2022 Share #474 Â Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, tap360 said: I have just been lucky enough to get a M10-R BP. I still love my chrome M9-P, but what beautiful camera...might have to try and keep both ! Still amazes me though, the hotshot cover is just cheap plastic, not even the metal of the M10-R I am sure it has been asked, but are there any thumbs-up in black paint? I presume the Leica one is anodised black. Â The Match Technical Thumbs Up grip is baked enamel paint and solid brass underneath. Mine for the Q2 is showing some brassing. Congrats on the BP! Edited December 19, 2022 by BruceRH Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted December 19, 2022 Share #475 Â Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, tap360 said: I have just been lucky enough to get a M10-R BP. I still love my chrome M9-P, but what beautiful camera...might have to try and keep both ! Still amazes me though, the hotshot cover is just cheap plastic, not even the metal of the M10-R I am sure it has been asked, but are there any thumbs-up in black paint? I presume the Leica one is anodised black. Â As the previous poster mentioned, Match Technical USED to make the thumbs-up in black paint but these are now officially discontinued as the M10-R BP edition is sold out. I got mine from Leica Miami (out of stock atm), but just last month I saw one of the very last ones in stock at Leica Berlin (click). It is a perfect match to the camera, exquisite and functional. Edited December 19, 2022 by Al Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted December 19, 2022 Share #476  Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, tap360 said: I am sure it has been asked, but are there any thumbs-up in black paint? I presume the Leica one is anodised black.  They are hard to find but sometimes one will just show up.  That's what happened during my search when LeicaSF got one a few months ago.  I'd start searching all the Leica stores on a regular basis, maybe even inquire via email with Leica Miami or SF.  Most of the dealers would be glad to help a potential Leica customer...they know you'll remember their efforts.  Be careful of the lesser known shops as they might just try and sell  you a black anodized instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonzo Posted December 19, 2022 Share #477  Posted December 19, 2022 In theory the MatchTechnical is the perfect match. I got it in autumn 2021 for my M10-R BP.  To my surprise, it started brassing quite quickly. It took a while, until I found out, where the paint had gone. Most of it was on my dark red winterjacket, which I wore almost daily at that time. There was no doubt, the black color on my jacket was right there, where my camera is usually positioned. I helped myself with manual brassing the thumbs up at the edges, so that this would no more happen. And my wife accomplished the miracle to clean the jacket as if it was new 😅 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted December 20, 2022 Share #478 Â Posted December 20, 2022 the match technical is really the perfect match, got it back for my m10 and now to my BP m10 and well brassed... no efforts to brass it though but ergonomically it is better than of leica's Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranciscoChung Posted December 21, 2022 Share #479  Posted December 21, 2022 I guess I got the last BP thumbs up from Leica Miami  Many thanks to Josh😅 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkR440 Posted December 21, 2022 Share #480 Â Posted December 21, 2022 I also got mine from the store in Miami. I had to pay more for the shipping to Switzerland and the customs than for the Thumbs Up itself. But it was kind of impossible to find one somewhere else Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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