Re: [Leica] Black tape flavours?

["Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>]

> Come on Luggers
> 
> I think that the annual fight over black tape is very sad, as are many of
> the arguments we see on the LUG. And, most sad of all they chase away some
> of the members of the LUG. Some leave with a shout, many more with a
> whimper!
>
> If some people like to black tape their Leicas or any other make of camera
> and think it makes them less visible then so be it. If some othe people
> think taping cameras reduces the amount of wear and tear on the corners,
> then let them. If you yourself don't think either of these is a good option
> then that's also fine. Personally I put tape on the corners to stop the
> strap wearing through to the grey metal underneath on my M6s.
>
> I think the fight started over someone asking what was a good tape to use.
>
> That's a perfectly good question.
>
> The simple answer: I use gaffer tape bought from a movie supply company as
> it doesn't leave a residue.
>
> Let's be a bit more tolerant of each others whims and fancies and make the
> LUG a more interesting place to be.
>
> Harold
>

Good comments Harold, I only wish that it would happen.

sl