Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My Choice was black due most of the best lenses that Leica make fo M series are only available in Black: Noctilux and 75 SUmmilux. JSJ - ----- Original Message ----- From: B. D. Colen <bdcolen@earthlink.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 11:17 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] Question on M6 Finish > Kirt - In my opinion the black finish, as nice as it looks, is definitely an > inferior finish. It only took a few months for me to notice wear marks where > my leather strap guards were rubbing on the camera body. > > On the other hand, I'd rather have a black body that shows wear than a > chrome body that reflects enough light - and can draw enough attention - to > stop traffic. > > But that's just a personal opinion. > > B. D. > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of kec > > Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 9:22 PM > > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > > Subject: [Leica] Question on M6 Finish > > > > > > I am about to purchase an M6, and would appreciate opinions on the > > durability of the black vs. chrome finish on this camera. > > Aesthetically, > > I am more attracted to the black finish, but am wondering if > > it holds up > > as well as the chrome, when used with great care ( I am very > > particular > > regarding the care and use of my equipment - it would not be handled > > roughly). Thank you for your input. > > Kirt E. Carter > > > > > >