Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 9:19 AM 1/7/97, eesyliu_at_eenw02po@smtpgwy.polyu.edu.hk wrote: > Initially, M4 was made in standard chrome and then black enamel later > on. Afterwards, black paint and chrome models were introduced. For the > latest black chrome models, the black chrome was originally developed > for the M5 by Canada and Wetzlar which was applied to M4. The paint > models are knows as"LACK" while the black chrome model were known as > "Schwz" and the black paint models were "Schwz.1". I think the > difference between enamel and paint is that at the first time paint > was to be applied to the metal body, the only long-lasting paint is > enamel which is hard and sticky. It is also more expensive compared > with paint.(I guess) Later on, quality paint was found and they > stopped to use enamel. To tell the difference is very easy because I > got a list of serial numbers which shows all the models. Tell me the > first 4 digits of the body serial number and I can tell you either it > is enamel or paint. > > Michael > Michael..I am not sure I understand your response to the difference between black paint and black enamel but I have an M-4 1st 4 digits are 1225...what does your list say that one is? Thanks. Nowell Chapel Hill, NC Although love may fail, courtesy should prevail.