35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
Please someone tell me how best to remove the red dot from my camera.
Thanks -- P.
Thanks -- P.
Red Dot Removal
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Beemermark
Veteran
Black spray paint. The 99 cents stuff they sell to re-paint barbecue grills.
EZfan
RF Shooter
Paul, If yours is M6, M7. I would say the x-acto utility knife. Be careful thought. Good luck : )
yoyo22
Well-known
Nah, don't use a knife, since it's likely that you damage the finish.
Instead you use two toothpicks. Since the Leica or Leitz inscription is embossed you can use the toothpicks to twist back and forth the dot. At first nothing seems to happen, but after some time the glue used to keep it in place will surrender.
That way you will not damage the camera nor the dot.
Instead you use two toothpicks. Since the Leica or Leitz inscription is embossed you can use the toothpicks to twist back and forth the dot. At first nothing seems to happen, but after some time the glue used to keep it in place will surrender.
That way you will not damage the camera nor the dot.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
The red dot covers an access hole for rangefinder adjustment. Were you wanting to do the adjustment, or is this for cosmetic reasons? If the latter, the "in" thing is to cover it with black tape. There are a few people out there who meticulously paint them black. I read that Leica is now selling black dots for those who don't like the red ones.
Edit: I wonder if it could be peeled off using a very sticky tape, like duck (duct) tape?
Edit: I wonder if it could be peeled off using a very sticky tape, like duck (duct) tape?
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35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
Hi,
Cosmetic reasons. I guess I'll wait until I can locate a black dot to replace the red one.
I'm glad I asked. Thanks, Paul
Cosmetic reasons. I guess I'll wait until I can locate a black dot to replace the red one.
I'm glad I asked. Thanks, Paul
LChanyungco
Well-known
take the top plate off and push the dot out from behind... wont have to pry anything that way.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Try DAG for a black dot.
aizan
Veteran
unless the camera is also black paint, i would stick with the red dot. glossy black dot on black chrome...ew.
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
Professional dots
Professional dots
The black dots are the "professional" dots and cost $500. 😀
Professional dots
The black dots are the "professional" dots and cost $500. 😀
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
Wasn't someone here selling black dots ?
I remember the fellow is in Texas if I remember correctly.
Cheers,
Dave
I remember the fellow is in Texas if I remember correctly.
Cheers,
Dave
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