hmzimelka Posted January 5, 2024 Share #101 Posted January 5, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) So I decided to do it all again since my first attempt at applying primer was sloppy. I didn't give it a good enough coating and the black paint wasn't adhering well to the sharp edges of the text. My second attempt I made sure that I had three good coats of primer and paint. No flaking when handling the dot with toothpicks and tweezers. A closer look below... 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! 6 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=4974385'>More sharing options...
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jeri Posted January 5, 2024 Share #102 Posted January 5, 2024 1 hour ago, hmzimelka said: So I decided to do it all again since my first attempt at applying primer was sloppy. I didn't give it a good enough coating and the black paint wasn't adhering well to the sharp edges of the text. My second attempt I made sure that I had three good coats of primer and paint. No flaking when handling the dot with toothpicks and tweezers. A closer look below... 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! It's fantastic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted January 5, 2024 Share #103 Posted January 5, 2024 vor 2 Stunden schrieb hmzimelka: So I decided to do it all again since my first attempt at applying primer was sloppy. I didn't give it a good enough coating and the black paint wasn't adhering well to the sharp edges of the text. My second attempt I made sure that I had three good coats of primer and paint. No flaking when handling the dot with toothpicks and tweezers. A closer look below... 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! Hi hmzimelka, Looks good! May I ask how you take off the red dot without demagoguery it or scratching the camera? cheers Tim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyshire Man Posted January 5, 2024 Share #104 Posted January 5, 2024 3 hours ago, hmzimelka said: So I decided to do it all again since my first attempt at applying primer was sloppy. I didn't give it a good enough coating and the black paint wasn't adhering well to the sharp edges of the text. My second attempt I made sure that I had three good coats of primer and paint. No flaking when handling the dot with toothpicks and tweezers. A closer look below... 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! Very tidy! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmzimelka Posted January 5, 2024 Share #105 Posted January 5, 2024 (edited) 2 hours ago, tim said: Hi hmzimelka, Looks good! May I ask how you take off the red dot without demagoguery it or scratching the camera? cheers Tim Hi, Tim. Thanks. It's quite easy using two tooth picks. You push the toothpicks on opposite ends the raised letters to twist off the dot. After that you can lift it off easily. It's just thin double sided tape holding the dot on the camera. Easy to replace again with decent 3M double sided tape and some careful cutting; It needs to be smaller than the dot but big enough to have sufficient contact point on the camera to stick. As you can see there isn't much surface area on the camera for the dot to stick to. Cheers, Martin 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 January 5, 2024 by hmzimelka 3 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=4974648'>More sharing options...
tim Posted January 5, 2024 Share #106 Posted January 5, 2024 Thanks Martin! That seems to be very simple. I‘ll shop around for a spare dot and then try it myself. Cheers Tim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshew Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share #107 Posted January 6, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 17 hours ago, hmzimelka said: So I decided to do it all again since my first attempt at applying primer was sloppy. I didn't give it a good enough coating and the black paint wasn't adhering well to the sharp edges of the text. My second attempt I made sure that I had three good coats of primer and paint. No flaking when handling the dot with toothpicks and tweezers. A closer look below... 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! Nice Job!! Best I've seen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmzimelka Posted January 6, 2024 Share #108 Posted January 6, 2024 14 hours ago, tim said: Thanks Martin! That seems to be very simple. I‘ll shop around for a spare dot and then try it myself. Cheers Tim Good luck! It's not difficult at all, except the part of practicing patience while removing the red paint and applying a good coat of a primer. 1 hour ago, hotshew said: Nice Job!! Best I've seen Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVickery Posted February 18, 2024 Share #109 Posted February 18, 2024 It's good to know that I'm not the only one that is still thinking about this. I prefer the black Leica dot and picked up a few from DAG years ago. I have no illusions about safety, etc. I just prefer it aesthetically. However, I do find that having used Leica's for several years now my aversion to the red dot is subsiding. I just picked up a used silver M11 and I'm not sure if I will use my last black dot on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoxon Posted February 19, 2024 Share #110 Posted February 19, 2024 On 10/30/2023 at 1:02 PM, Jeff S said: 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 Not true - the Leica CL Bauhaus edition also had a black dot… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 19, 2024 Share #111 Posted February 19, 2024 26 minutes ago, cmoxon said: Not true - the Leica CL Bauhaus edition also had a black dot… I was referring to regular production models, not special editions. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoxon Posted February 19, 2024 Share #112 Posted February 19, 2024 14 minutes ago, Jeff S said: I was referring to regular production models, not special editions. Jeff Not sure it really means anything different- it’s still a product that Leica is selling with a black dot on it. Any issues with the M8.2 using it would also be an issue now, and yet they seem to have been able to ☺️ Unless you have an inside scoop that we don’t know about? Would be curious to hear if so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 19, 2024 Share #113 Posted February 19, 2024 Black dot on black M8.2 only; not silver model, which has red dot. The story, including logo ownership rights, has been recounted here ad nauseam. Special editions often include features outside Leica norms; not part of MY discussion. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrM Posted February 21, 2024 Share #114 Posted February 21, 2024 (edited) Best way to hide the leica is not using it.. but not very practical. I use a small piece of blank tape and a grocery shoppingbag if needed. However, insurance is also a good thing. Edited February 21, 2024 by DrM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudyrucker Posted January 14 Share #115 Posted January 14 I like to hide the red dot. Because otherwise, once in a while, strangers slobber over the camera, and it's embarrassing. Like, I'm not worthy. And I don't want them to touch the camera. They might change the settings, or smear the lens or the view screen. Or run off with it. Or drop it. I had been using black tape, but now I'm buying these dots to see how they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Harper Posted January 14 Share #116 Posted January 14 (edited) 8 hours ago, rudyrucker said: I like to hide the red dot. Because otherwise, once in a while, strangers slobber over the camera, and it's embarrassing. Like, I'm not worthy. And I don't want them to touch the camera. They might change the settings, or smear the lens or the view screen. Or run off with it. Or drop it. I had been using black tape, but now I'm buying these dots to see how they are. I don't understand, if you don't like others to touch your camera, why can't you just refuse so? Or buy a black paint or -P or report or monochrom version, like I do. Edited January 14 by Elliot Harper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaGuyUK Posted January 14 Share #117 Posted January 14 I use these, looks nicer than a sticker. My q3 has one on, I’m about do the same on my m11, I’m also going to get them engraved too Black Painted Mild Steel Disc... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018U6YYXE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 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=5739490'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14 Share #118 Posted January 14 18 minutes ago, LeicaGuyUK said: I use these, looks nicer than a sticker. My q3 has one on, I’m about do the same on my m11, I’m also going to get them engraved too Black Painted Mild Steel Disc... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018U6YYXE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 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! I also like how you've camouflaged your keyboard so that no one knows you have a computer! Very stealthy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaGuyUK Posted January 14 Share #119 Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Corius said: I also like how you've camouflaged your keyboard so that no one knows you have a computer! Very stealthy! Low key... Get it Thanks for noticing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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