Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] New member intro & some questions
From: TEAShea <TEAShea@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 1 May 1998 09:16:56 EDT

<<  What's with the black tape???
  >>

Some people consider it advisable to cover the red Leica logo and Leica name
with black tape.  There are various explanations for this:

1) It deters thieves.
2) It deters gawkers who are impressed by the Leica name.
3) It makes the camera look like a Fugi point and shoot.
4) It is cool and the in thing to do - similar to teenagers who immediately
put holes in their designer jeans.
5) It is reverse snob psychology.
6) It attracts less attention from passing bulls (who love to charge red
objects).
7) It protects the red logo from scratches.

Tom Shea