Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> Thanks for the interesting and informative response. Was vulcanite used on >> the M6J? If not, do you know what was used? It just seems a shame that a >>beautiful black enamel camera should be covered in a mediocre material. >My understanding is no, the M6J is not vulcanite. I think the new >material is pretty durable and has the advantage of being far more >easily replaced than vulcanite. Having said that I prefer vulcanite for >the more sharp 'grippy' feel of the camera in my hand. According to a Leica promo piece that I have, the M6J is covered in "moroccoembossed" leather. Rob Schneider