Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]DR. BLACKTAPE IS SO UTTERLY APPALLED BY THE FLOOD OF MISINFORMATION THAT HE FEELS COMPELLED TO RISE FROM THE DEAD... ...to remind those older LUGers with atrophied brains, and those Newbies who know know better, that the only black tape officially sanctioned for use on Leica M's is the shiny black plastic electrical tape. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of > Bmceowen@aol.com > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 8:17 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] Duct tape or electrical tape? > > > > In a message dated 5/23/00 7:50:57 PM, robertj@powerlogix.com writes: > > << Uh oh, do I need to head to the local Home Depot to get black duct > tape, and remove my Radio Shack-brand black electrical tape? I want > to make sure I use the proper equipment. Maybe the change will help > my pictures? >> > > I use black gaffer's tape but I understand Leica offers a black tape > conversion kit which contains small pieces of special German > designed tape > with the proper adhesive and precut to cover the offending areas. > I believe > it sells for about $80. The part number if I recall correctly is > 19639 . . . > > Bob (it could happen) McEowen >