Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/11
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At 10:47 AM -0800 3/11/01, Guy Bennett wrote:
> >I like them!
>>[snip]
>>John Collier
>
>
>On the subject of finders, I just noticed yesterday that the finish on the
>top of my 24 VF is beginning to crack, like paint on a bathroom wall, which
>surprised me because it would imply that the finders are finished (and not
>of solid black plastic), something I did not know. I'm not sure if this has
>occurred "naturally," or as a result of rubbing against the Domke insert I
>use in my bag, as such cracking is limited to the top of the finder (the
>only part that comes into contact with anything in the bag); the sides are
>uneffected.
>
>When the paint flakes off, as I suppose it will, I'm going to cover the top
>with black tape. I'll consult the archives or email Dr. Blacktape
>personally to ensure that I use the correct brand. At that time, I'll be
>sure to follow LUG protocol and write in dozens of bitchy messages
>complaining that for $275 (or whatever they cost), they should be made of
>solid gold and not of plastic and paint!
>
>Guy
Sorry; I failed to be accurate in my last post about the finder. It
does not seem to be solid plastic, but seems to have bits of glass in
it. I'm sure the solid plastic ones are also worth more than these
composite ones.
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