Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I use a recent M6.85 and a M4-P. And in the past I have used a older M6. All cameras where black finishes. The M6 finishes have lasted longer than the M4-P's finish, the older M6 barely showed any bright marks or scratches. The M4-P which I love has become a zinc finish without much harsh treatment. First it started as rubbing marks around the camera straps then in front of the shutter dial, rewind knob, paint chipping on the camera back and so forth. Works as well as the day it was manufactured but the finish is yukky. The other day I saw a pathetic looking M6 black at a $1,100 US at a local camera store. It was dusty and maybe a little muddy? This camera had a mean and careless owner but after close inspection and a bit of saliva, you could still see that it still had its pretty black finish. I don't think I would buy a camera in this condition but as far as finish went it still was black. Hope this extreme example helps. mg PS only chrome camera I had was a double stroke M3, that chrome finish was very durable, used it for a year and the finish was still the same as when I bought it. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com