jdlaing Posted October 30, 2023 Share #81 Posted October 30, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, Al Brown said: There are black dots in Wetzlar and the Geosystems excuse is lame. You can also find them on etsy, check it out. It’s not lame. Leica Geosystems is very fussy about that logo. They license it to Leica Camera AG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Hi jdlaing, Take a look here Leica logo cover (Hide the red dot). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
JPizzzle Posted October 30, 2023 Share #82 Posted October 30, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 3:04 PM, Photoworks said: when is Leica selling black Dot again, I have seen the M11 with it, so they do have them. I have a black dot, unused. Was going to swap it out of the m11, but ended up waiting for the m11p so no longer need. DM me if you're interested! Located in Philly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 30, 2023 Share #83 Posted October 30, 2023 2 hours ago, jdlaing said: It’s not lame. Leica Geosystems is very fussy about that logo. They license it to Leica Camera AG. I believe it’s owned by Leica Microsystems, and licensed to Leica Camera and Leica Geosystems. And, yes, they are extremely protective, at least with licensees, by all reports I’ve read. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 30, 2023 Share #84 Posted October 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Al Brown said: There are black dots in Wetzlar and the Geosystems excuse is lame. You can also find them on etsy, check it out. There are fake Rolexes everywhere too; doesn’t mean the company is responsible or not protective. The only Leica product sold by the company with black logo/Leica script has been the black M8.2. Forum reports by those who know far more than I on the subject, indicate that Leica Microsystems was not pleased with the M8.2 situation. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 30, 2023 Share #85 Posted October 30, 2023 Strange Etsy can sell copies so easily. https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/1085050031/24pcs-autocollants-noirs-bombes-leica-3d?click_key=b14af3a77f29b3d87ef9685c41aeef686ab23461%3A1085050031&click_sum=600f2b73&ref=sold_out-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 30, 2023 Share #86 Posted October 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Al Brown said: Then Leica Microsystems probably went completely batshit crazy when Leica brought out the Q by Seal 😄. Do not believe everything you read from the people who know more than you on the forum. 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! Or they approved it. 😉 Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 30, 2023 Share #87 Posted October 30, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 minutes ago, Al Brown said: Do you think they were not angry anymore? Reports are that the were upset that Leica Camera didn’t follow internal protocols. I’d be inclined to believe that lesson was learned. The Seal Q was a special limited edition AFAIK. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 30, 2023 Share #88 Posted October 30, 2023 27 minutes ago, lct said: Strange Etsy can sell copies so easily. https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/1085050031/24pcs-autocollants-noirs-bombes-leica-3d?click_key=b14af3a77f29b3d87ef9685c41aeef686ab23461%3A1085050031&click_sum=600f2b73&ref=sold_out-1 Domed and glossy… easier to discern than a fake Rolex. DAG used the real red logo and repainted with an appropriately subtle matte finish like the M8.2. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 30, 2023 Share #89 Posted October 30, 2023 How snobbish. A fake logo on a true camera. I want that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted October 30, 2023 Share #90 Posted October 30, 2023 38 minutes ago, lct said: How snobbish. A fake logo on a true camera. I want that Too expensive for a sticker. A piece of gaffer tape cost nothing, and it's worth a million when you're in the danger zone. 😉 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/332548-leica-logo-cover-hide-the-red-dot/?do=findComment&comment=4885775'>More sharing options...
newtoleica Posted October 30, 2023 Share #91 Posted October 30, 2023 My M7 has a black dot and a DAG MP-style rewind lever.. much nicer. 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/332548-leica-logo-cover-hide-the-red-dot/?do=findComment&comment=4885862'>More sharing options...
jeri Posted October 31, 2023 Share #92 Posted October 31, 2023 8 hours ago, newtoleica said: My M7 has a black dot and a DAG MP-style rewind lever.. much nicer. 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! The same things are true for me, as far as the Leica M6 and Leica M8 cameras are concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMaber Posted October 31, 2023 Share #93 Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) M6 with after market bake dot (eBay maybe?) and M11 with gaffer tape 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 October 31, 2023 by MattMaber 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/332548-leica-logo-cover-hide-the-red-dot/?do=findComment&comment=4886126'>More sharing options...
hmzimelka Posted January 4, 2024 Share #94 Posted January 4, 2024 I managed to purchase a spare red dot, which then gave me the courage to remove the original one, strip the paint, and spray paint it matt black... Not quite the same texture but it was a fun experiment... I'm still undecided whether or not I should silver the letters or keep it this way. 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! 7 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/332548-leica-logo-cover-hide-the-red-dot/?do=findComment&comment=4973145'>More sharing options...
jeri Posted January 4, 2024 Share #95 Posted January 4, 2024 1 hour ago, hmzimelka said: I managed to purchase a spare red dot, which then gave me the courage to remove the original one, strip the paint, and spray paint it matt black... Not quite the same texture but it was a fun experiment... I'm still undecided whether or not I should silver the letters or keep it this way. 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! Leave it like this for a stealthy look. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted January 4, 2024 Share #96 Posted January 4, 2024 1 hour ago, jeri said: Leave it like this for a stealthy look. One more thing. The overall result obtained, ןs organic with a flowing and harmonious design. Which, in my opinion, does a better job than the manufacturer's original solution, which replaced the traditional red logo, with a huge cosmetic screw, on the front of the Leica M11-P. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted January 4, 2024 Share #97 Posted January 4, 2024 6 hours ago, jeri said: Leave it like this for a stealthy look. Stealthy? I can spot a rangefinder camera a block away. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted January 4, 2024 Share #98 Posted January 4, 2024 1 hour ago, jdlaing said: Stealthy? I can spot a rangefinder camera a block away. With over 10K posts, I'm sure you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted January 4, 2024 Share #99 Posted January 4, 2024 1 hour ago, jdlaing said: Stealthy? I can spot a rangefinder camera a block away. I guess the camouflage is not intended for other Leica users. 😉 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherproof Posted January 4, 2024 Share #100 Posted January 4, 2024 On 10/30/2023 at 5:56 PM, Jeff S said: I believe it’s owned by Leica Microsystems, and licensed to Leica Camera and Leica Geosystems. And, yes, they are extremely protective, at least with licensees, by all reports I’ve read. Jeff Yup.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leica_Camera Quote Leica Camera AG is 55% owned by Austrian investment firm ACM Projektentwicklung GmbH and 45% owned by The Blackstone Group[2] which licenses the Leica brand name from the Danaher Corporation-owned Leica Microsystems GmbH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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