Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi I have numerous Nikon bodies and my M4P, M6 and M3. Everything that can be, in particular names and logos, gets taped up with black gaffer tape, (cloth backed and sold in large rolls for the movie industry). In fact I use it all over the place when I'm working as it doesn't often damage surfaces ... it pulls off wood, paint, etc without leaving any mark. It's very easy to pull round corners and when you take it off the camera it doesn't leave goo all over the place. If there is any residue, a small wipe with alcohol cleans it straight off. I've found that if you tape the corners, bottom and other high-wear areas of the cameras you can use them day in and day out and when you pull all the tape off there are no scratches, no worn corners, etc. Unfortunately South Africa, where I live, has a higher than average crime rate and any camera which looks expensive gets unwanted attention. Once the Leicas (black) are nicely taped up and the name, red dot, etc obliterated with tape, they don't even get a second glance ... very useful! I often get asked why I work with such 'funny old cameras'! Best wishes Harold My e-mail addresses are as follows: haroldgess@journalist.com gess@icon.co.za Please use either of these to reach me and, lest you lose sight of it, have a nice day!