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Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica Lettering - DR. BLACKTAPE IS...
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 16:44:10 -0400

...obviously approaching senility, as this message was posted earlier this
week and someone remained in the Dopey Doctor's draft file and was just sent
accidentally. Never mind. ;-)



- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of B. D. Colen
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 2:39 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Lettering - DR. BLACKTAPE IS...


...always pleased to be of service.

And points out that another reason for covering the white lettering and red
dot is that they can draw a subject's attention when you would most like not
to have it. ;-)


- ----- Original Message -----
From: Gene <sop@erols.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 5:20 PM
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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