chris_tribble Posted November 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) The good news is that both M8s are doing well in a wide range consultancy around Sri Lanka. The annoyance is that the red buttons on 2 lenses have fallen out and got lost. Does anyone know if it's possible to get these little red plastic blob that helps you line up the bayonet when mounting the lens? I've just lost two -- one from the 35 (v4) cron and the other from my 28 cron Asph. I'm in the tropics in Sri Lanka at the moment, and the heat must have unglued them... Grateful for any advice. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Hi chris_tribble, Take a look here M8 in the tropics - no problem with camera, but red lens buttons dropped off.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
marknorton Posted November 2, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2007 Chris, I think Leica UK will send you replacements foc, especially if you lay it on a bit thick with tales of daring-do and how you wrestled the lens from the grip of an orang-u-tang. If not, I think they are a boggling £5 each... You can re-glue having removed any traces from the recess, using the smallest drop of super-glue (to stop it coming out at the edges). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted November 2, 2007 Mark - many thanks No orang-utans, but wild and grumpy elephants, yes. Evidence attached. M8 + 135 Apo Telyt, late evening light, 640 ISO fully open 1/125th . V Best 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/37088-m8-in-the-tropics-no-problem-with-camera-but-red-lens-buttons-dropped-off/?do=findComment&comment=391549'>More sharing options...
marknorton Posted November 2, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2007 Today's useless fact. If you ride on an elephant's head, you steer it by pressing your foot behind its ears. Left to go left, right to go right. So now you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted November 2, 2007 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2007 Nice elephant shot. That must feel pretty close with a 135. Best, Mitchell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 2, 2007 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2007 Chris, A 'Blue Peter' moment: if you're unable to obtain the bona fide Leica red buttons then you can use map pins with the circular heads by cutting them in half and gluing them in place. Yes, it works and it's hard to tell the difference. (No sticky-backed plastic required. ) And if you're the adventurous type who will never part with his lenses then you could colour code your lenses with different coloured pins. Who knows, it might increase their value in years to come: "This lot comprises the rarest of Leica 35/f2 Summicron aspherical lenses which sports a yellow button in place of the common red button. This is the only known example, dating from circa 2007. We start the bidding at £100,000 ... £100,000 to Bill Gates III in the hologram at the rear ... do I have £120,000 ... ?" (Of course by then a loaf of bread will cost £5,000. ) Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted November 2, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mark - many thanks No orang-utans, but wild and grumpy elephants, yes. Evidence attached. M8 + 135 Apo Telyt, late evening light, 640 ISO fully open 1/125th . V Best Who says you need longer than 135:D Just make sure the peanuts are 200 ft out first. LOL Nice one Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LichMD Posted November 2, 2007 Share #8 Posted November 2, 2007 Nice photo Chris. Interesting that the red buttons fell off. I spent two weeks in India with both these lenses and didn't experience any lost buttons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry Posted November 2, 2007 Share #9 Posted November 2, 2007 I spent two weeks in India with both these lenses and didn't experience any lost buttons. I think the elephant scared the buttons off his lenses! Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LichMD Posted November 2, 2007 Share #10 Posted November 2, 2007 I think the elephant scared the buttons off his lenses! Larry My elephant didn't effect my buttons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted November 2, 2007 Share #11 Posted November 2, 2007 if you're unable to obtain the bona fide Leica red buttons then you can use map pins with the circular heads by cutting them in half and gluing them in place. Pete. I believe you but...er...how do you cut the beads in half? Is it like, "First you buy a table saw with a micrometer attachment?" JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted November 3, 2007 Share #12 Posted November 3, 2007 Ask your Leica dealer. I needed one, and they just gave one to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted November 3, 2007 Share #13 Posted November 3, 2007 EVEN - The Classic Camera Shop in London will give you one despite their "urban legend" unhelpfulness - which I think is, unfortunately for them, overstated. Lovely ephlewaunt pictures Chris - enviable assignment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 3, 2007 Share #14 Posted November 3, 2007 Well, the other thing that is red all the way through is a knitting needle. Bit of work, but it gives you an endless supply. The only thing is you will probably only need to glue things on once....whereas Leica.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 3, 2007 Share #15 Posted November 3, 2007 I believe you but...er...how do you cut the beads in half? Is it like, "First you buy a table saw with a micrometer attachment?" JC Nothing as exotic as that, John, I simply used a pair of locking pliers to hold the pin and used a small fretsaw blade - gently at first to start the cut. For good measure I used a large round file to approximate the contour at the back of the bead to the curvature of the lens barrel and epoxied the result to my 90 Elmarit, where it firmly stayed until the Elmarit committed lensicide over a cliff in the Canadian rockies earlier this month. Of couse, now that I know Leica will supply the real article ... Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 3, 2007 Share #16 Posted November 3, 2007 You can shape the knitting needle any way you like. Put a point on it if that is your fetish. Then put the stock in a vice and make your straight cut:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 3, 2007 Share #17 Posted November 3, 2007 Well, the other thing that is red all the way through is a knitting needle. Bit of work, but it gives you an endless supply. The only thing is you will probably only need to glue things on once....whereas Leica.... Wouldn't the knitting needle catch on your clothes while you're changing lenses, Rob? And how would you finish those woolly socks for Aunt Gemima's birthday with only one needle left? Do you know any one-armed knitters to give you some tips? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 3, 2007 Share #18 Posted November 3, 2007 Then put the stock in a vice and make your straight cut:D Pete you missed this bit. Darn sight easier than drilling that small hole in the lens barrel to let the pin in;) You bent head:D Touche' Pete...I mean Crochet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted November 3, 2007 Share #19 Posted November 3, 2007 Does the 135 work comfortably with the M8? Do you guess the framig based on the 90mm frame? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted November 3, 2007 Share #20 Posted November 3, 2007 Mark - many thanks No orang-utans, but wild and grumpy elephants, yes. Evidence attached. M8 + 135 Apo Telyt, late evening light, 640 ISO fully open 1/125th . V Best I've been using M lenses in Singapore for years. Nothing has fallen off yet :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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