[LRFlex] Re: Repainting lens engraving
- From: David Young <dnr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2004 16:55:09 -0700
At 10/7/2004, you wrote:
Reading Xavier's recent activity with thin brush and paint made me wonder
why Leica reflex cameras and lenses seem to be so bad in this regard. (I
have an SL2 and 2 cam lenses, so these are of course older
vintage.) Other cameras and lenses of the same age, many much more modest
in price and capability, have very few such problems. I have none of the
patience of Xavier to undertake a similar task, and will live with my
equipment as it is. But this seems to be a special failing of the early
reflexes and lenses that's a little surprising, given the House of E.
Leitz's quality standards.
Nick
Trust me, Nick. The problem is not just Leitz. Early Nikons, Canons,
Contax and others all have the problem. But, like you, I have no idea why.
I rather like what Xavier's done. Building up the paint is relatively
easy, and because they're engraved, unlike cheaper cameras which are
silkscreened, you can fill the hole, and wipe a rag coated in solvent over
the top to make a clean number/letter. :)
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