Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/25

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Subject: [Leica] Re: [Fwd: Hood cap needed.]
From: bachchaconne@my-deja.com
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 01:29:13 +0800

You could consider using a lens cap instead, Leica or generic.

Andrew


Henry wrote:

> Given the benefit of doubt, perhaps Leica USA misquoted the price of
> this simple hood cover, but I really doubt it given that I even provided
> a part #. for a hood cap for a 35 mm M. If not, I cannot rationally
> think of any reasons other than price gouging. Since I don't use
> protective filter, I view this rubber thing as some kind of protection.
> But at close to $40 for a lousy rubber thingy, I think I'll take my
> chances of not protecting my lens. Am I loosing my senses, or do you
> folks feel there's justification for supporting Leica in this kind of
> price gouging. I love my Leicas, but I like keeping my money more so .
> Anybody know where I can get one from another source ? ...say one
> without the Leica logo, because Leica must reckon that logo is worth at
> least $30 more.

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