Re: [Leica] The red blot, was: Leica Stigma

[Alan Ball <AlanBall@csi.com>]

Lucien,

Here comes the tape parade again... My M6 is also taped. I also find it
more conform to its mission that way. I had spontaneously tried to tape
my recently purchased R8 and ripped the tape off 5 minutes later. I
agree with you that it does not make much sense there. 

It is not "shame" of course, it is just that 100 pct black really suits
the M. Black enamel even more, as you've shown me....

Alan

Lucien wrote:
> 
> Marc James Small wrote:
> > >  And none of my nameplates or "red dots" are taped up,
> 
>  Jim Brick wrote:
> > There are a few of us, like you, who are not ashamed of the equipment we use.
> 
> Jim,
> 
> As for me, I'm not ashamed, it's only that I hate that red blot.
> ;-)
> 
> The reason my M6 is black, is that it's easier to tape.
> 
> BTW on the R8, the red dot is less a problem, maybe because on that camera
> it don't look like a pimple in the middle of an otherwise perfect nose.
> :.)
> 
> Marc,
> 
> You've started it again!
> 
> But you're right, the only stigma on a Leica is the red dot.
> :-)
> 
> Lucien