Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Please, someone tell me why anyone who would own one of these jewels would > do this: > http://www.GoodPhotos.com/IIIcTopPlate.jpg Could it be time for a black paint 111c? > > Pardon the image...it was a quick job, but it is only 30k. > > Also, if anyone knows what this is in the bottom plate, I would love to > know...I can't find anything like it in my manuals or other images online. > (looks like something added aftermarket too.) > http://www.goodphotos.com/Bottomplug.jpg I had two 111c's and that is not a stock item. > > It protrudes from the base about 2mm and doesn't allow the camera to sit > flat on a level surface. I could have it pluged with some flat rubber > gasket, but want to know if it serves a purpose first. > > Thanks for any suggestions. > Carpe Luminem, > Michael E. Bérubé Is this the M5 replacement? Steve Annapolis