Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/25

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Subject: Re: Film ID, 50mm, Variable (zoom) for M's
From: Mark Bergman <BMWR100R@mwci.net>
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 02:12:07 -0800
 
Afterswift@aol.com wrote:
> 
> My 1955 Leica M3 has a dial on back which can be set to disclose film type and ASA speed. Also, the leather case has a window thru which the dial is visible.

This was a very handy feature but when Leitz went to the M4-2 they made
it so you could write in the speed in the back dial (instead of a
dial).  My question is -- What type of pen do you use?  I can't find
anything that won't rub off easily.