Guest moonwrack Posted January 24, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) The red disc has gone missing from the release catch of my M6 Titanium model. I realise that this has no effect on the function of the camera and yes, I will get out and take more pictures with it. However, assuming it is not going to turn into a major quest, does anyone know how easy it would be to replace the missing dot? Should I just try Hammerite paint of the nearest shade or does Leica supply self-adhesive spares, or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chilihead Posted January 25, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2008 A missing "Red dot " is a cause to Celebrate - the red dot is like a Zit - you wished it would go away - it's almost as bad and tasteless as "M8" in big white letters on the front of the M8 - it positively yells " I cost five times as much as a Canon G9 and I am vastly inferior in many respects - according to the latest review on "Luminous Landscape". Trust me, there are acres of electrical tape out there covering Leica "Red Dots" - now you can relax, cause yours is lost!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 25, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2008 Peter-- Dealers often carry some red dots, though I don't think that'll be the case for the one on the release catch. Is that a screw-in (or screw-on) plate over the button itself? Or is it just painted on? Best bet is probably to contact your national distributor. If it's a part to screw in, getting the replacement part will return the camera to original appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonwrack Posted January 25, 2008 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks, Peter: Yes, actually, it does look better without it. Thanks Howard: I'll also pursue that line; I may want to sell the camera and I might as well get it back to its original appearance. (Sell an M6 Titanium? I must be mad!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted January 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2008 The dot in the middle of the M6 lens release is just paint. I had a couple cameras where this paint came off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted January 25, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2008 Dont you get a hundred enamel reds at the humbrol model shop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tummydoc Posted January 25, 2008 Share #7 Posted January 25, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Should I just try Hammerite paint of the nearest shade or does Leica supply self-adhesive spares, or whatever. It was paint to begin with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 26, 2008 Share #8 Posted January 26, 2008 I'll fix it for you, £150 only. I can even offer you a 'stealthy' black dot instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted January 26, 2008 Share #9 Posted January 26, 2008 Hm.....Tell you what I will do it for free. I will even road test it for you for six months free of charge to make sure the problem is definitely fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonwrack Posted January 26, 2008 Share #10 Posted January 26, 2008 Thanks Earleygalllery. Humbrol enamel is a more cost-effective option. I could paint it green and describe it a the Moonwrack Special (Green Cheese) Edition. (Yours for £5,000 plus post and insurance). Thanks Rob_X2004 but I get my stuff serviced by GR Enterprise Services in Surrey. First-class and a little quicker than you. I recommend them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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