Brian Bradshaw Posted July 14, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 14, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) The top plate is showing signs of wear in the vicinity of the shutter release. Quotation for replacement is very expensive. Any suggestions, please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 Hi Brian Bradshaw, Take a look here M8Top plate (black). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pedaes Posted July 14, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Brian Bradshaw said: signs of wear in the vicinity of the shutter release You know that is increasing its value, don't you? Suggestion - see it as a badge of honour and wear it with pride! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 14, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 14, 2021 Suggestion: leave it as is. I haven't grown prettier over the years either and am still functioning well 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 14, 2021 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2021 I used my wife's black nail polish for some times. 😇 On painted M (or SLR, etc.), the brassing can be seen as nice, so ... Then I just leave the 'brassing' as is then enjoy the 'vintage-naturally-brassed-M', nice looking old tool ! Not mine, not M8 ... I imagine the past life of those M ... 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/322709-m8top-plate-black/?do=findComment&comment=4238198'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 14, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Brian Bradshaw said: The top plate is showing signs of wear in the vicinity of the shutter release. Quotation for replacement is very expensive. Any suggestions, please? Take it for a walk and use it ... and post some results taken with your wabi sabi M8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted July 14, 2021 Share #6 Posted July 14, 2021 @Brian BradshawWhy would you want to replace it? Wear the 'look' proudly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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