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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Lettering - DR. BLACKTAPE IS...
From: "Gene" <sop@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 15:45:41 -0700
References: <LNBBLBNFHNEHGFKFMALGAEGBBMAB.tim@KairosPhoto.com>

Wow!  We have been there before. Sorry guys should have done some searching.

Gene

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Atherton" <tim@KairosPhoto.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 11:48 AM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica Lettering - DR. BLACKTAPE IS...


> Hi Gene,
>
> Your post will now be followed by a number of posts pointing out that
> thieves aren't that smart to recognise a Leica (cue Marc...) and then a
> couple of counter posts saying how one lugger was mugged in the back
streets
> of Saigon by a guy who said - "hey - a Leica M4 black paint model" grabbed
> it from his scooter and took off...
>
> honestly! (and if they don't post you can always check the archives...
>
> But the general consensus is thieves don't know the difference - it
already
> looks like someone's granddads old camera and ain't worth much..
>
> tim
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Gene
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 3:20 PM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Lettering - DR. BLACKTAPE IS...
> >
> >
> > Thanks Doc!
> >
> > A lot have wondered why I'd want to do this. I live in a metro area well
> > known for it's crime rate. No sense in creating temptation. Like you say
> > it's a tool. I'd just as leave let the crooks think it is a cheap
> > point and
> > shoot not worth pawning.
> >
> > I tend to like your recommendations for filling as opposed to the tape
> > alternatives.
> >
> > And tough noogies it is, since my heirs are more into the "Rebel" and
> > "Stylus" class. SWMBO will use her F5 w/35-70 f2.8 because I really
didn't
> > give her a choice. But when I'm gone....
> >
> > Thanks for the information. (I gather this is a instant replay of
previous
> > descussions and I appologize for sturing it up)
> >
> > Gene
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 10:20 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Lettering - DR. BLACKTAPE IS...
> >
> >
> > > ...Appalled! "A lot of BS?" BS indeed!
> > >
> > > Now that that's behind us, let's get down to sticky tape.
> > >
> > > No one but a, well, a long-haired GenX Kyle Cassidy-type, would use
> > gaffers
> > > tape - or Barbie stickers - to black out a Leica M; the proper tape is
> > black
> > > plastic electrical tape.
> > >
> > > If you wish to use something more permanent, Dr. Blacktape recommends
> > either
> > > a black lacquer stick, or the more easily obtainable permanent black
> > > Sharpie. Either one will suffice quite nicely.
> > >
> > > As to the issue of diminishing resale value...First, as Mr.
> > Cassidy quite
> > > nicely recently demonstrated with a metal file, an M6 is a tough
puppy -
> > > eventually using something like nail polish remover to clean off black
> > > Sharpie or lacquer will not destroy your camera.
> > >
> > > But Dr. Blacktape believes that cameras, including Leicas, are
> > tools. You
> > > use your tools to make images. And if you leave your tools to
> > your heirs,
> > > they too will - hopefully - use them to make images. And if they
don't,
> > Dr.
> > > Blacktape can only say....tough noogies. ;-)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gene <sop@erols.com>
> > > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 3:25 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Lettering
> > >
> > >
> > > > Somebody else suggested searching for Mr.
> > > > Black Tape. I did so and got a lot of BS about everything but the
> > subject.
> > > >
> > > > I assume you are referring to black gaffers tape. Yes, that is an
> > option,
> > > > but it looks tacky in my opinion. I was hoping to properly fill the
> > > > lettering with black to the same quality level that the white is
done.
> > > >
> > > > I doubt that I will ever trade up as if I want the
> > electronics, I've got
> > a
> > > > pair of F5's for that. My heirs will be the ones worring
> > about the value
> > > of
> > > > my equipment. Actually they might pass it off as a rare factory
> > variation
> > > > available only for papparatzi (sp) :)
> > > >
> > > > Gene
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Logan Reinwood" <reinwood007@hotmail.com>
> > > > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 8:26 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Lettering
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi, I think you should just use Mr Black Tape ...
> > > > >
> > > > > So you do not change/degrade the camera for ever and
> > > > > will not regret it one day when you will trade it for a e.g., M7.
> > > > >
> > > > > just my .02. logan.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >I have just aquired a black M6. The white filled engraving
> > stands out
> > > and
> > > > > >I'd like to fill it with black. Back in the 60's when I
> > worked in the
> > > > > >aerospace industry, we used a product called a "Laquer
> > Stick" to fill
> > > > > >engraving on panels. Has anybody done this and what did you use?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Also what is the accepted method of covering up the red
> > ball? Can it
> > be
> > > > > >removed without damaging the camera? Please no suggestions about
> > buying
> > > > an
> > > > > >M3.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Thanks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Gene
> > > > > >
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