A lost red dot of Leitz lens, how to fix?

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On right in my picture a red dot is still in Summilux. Not anymore. I think it was not original, becauce little different form compared to left one.

How to repair it so that it is as a new again and stay fixed? thanks

 

[kaptain pip]

lost dot

lost dot

Had the same problem a while back....emailed leica and they sent me a couple no charge!

 

[ChrisN]

I would take it to a good jeweller, and ask them to fix a nice sapphire in its place.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

Or a ruby perhaps.

 

[mirrored]

My friend is a goldsmith and jeweller maker! 🙂 Summilux might be worth for a nice stone.

 

[januaryman]

In these tough economic times, a garnet would be wiser... unless you plan on using the stone as an investiment.

 

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http://www.jewelrywithaspirit.com/materials.html "Believed to warn its owner of danger and ensure a good and honorable life. Garnet also has the power to balance sexual energies. It is associated with the heart and the blood. It acts as a stimulant to the heart."

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[Dektol Dan]

Walk like an Egyptian, think like a Chinese

Walk like an Egyptian, think like a Chinese

My standard repair for red dots is buy a set of the cheapest plastic kid art brushes you can find. Cut off the handle tip from a red one, glue that in place.

 

[Pablito]

this is a cosmetic issue, not a "repair" per se....
How about filling the hole with red nail polish and leave it at that?

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

this is a cosmetic issue

Far from cosmetic. Those who change lenses often while shoot Leica Ms know for certain this is far from cosmetic.

 

[Glenn2]

Or a ruby perhaps.

Years ago I had the red dot on my 50mm Summicron fall out while traveling in India. Thought of getting a little ruby cabochon but found a turquoise that was a perfect fit. Ruby is also very hard and could cause problems if it came off in a case. Stuck the turquoise in with a dab of epoxy and its held for close to forty years.

It's also fun if a Leica-phile notices, then you can tell them about the rare blue dot Summicrons selected for perfect bokeh and sharpness...., only one in 10,000 makes the grade. Sometimes it's difficult keeping a straight face while describing the selection process.... ;-)

Glenn

 

[nome_alice]

this thread is funny 🙂

there are worse things that can happen than losing a red dot.

 

[dovevadar]

haha. interesting. anyone REALLY attached a ruby before? show us!

 

[mirrored]

this thread is funny 🙂

there are worse things that can happen than losing a red dot.

Yes, as always, in everything, can! Around photo gear, perhaps especially Leica, can seen lot of funny phenomens. One is how lost dot can drop prise from 450€ to 350€. One more: A tiny mark in a lens surface can drop prise 75%. Thus I understand this. . I can see it natural. We are funny.

 

[mamypoko]

Or a ruby perhaps.

Seconded!

I would love to see one 🙂

 

[mirrored]

I got some suitable sized half-ball shaped garnets from my friend, and now I fixed them. 🙂

I use a tiny screwdriver for cleaning and tarnish the lens hole and 240 sandpaper for making garnets contact-surface matte. With a screwdriver I put epoxy to the hole and with fingers the garnet to it.