Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 11:37 AM 6/6/97 -0700, you wrote: >Adisak Soon Wai Hoe wrote: >> >> Stephen >> >> May I know why the standard of finish on the outside of the newer M's is >> lower?? It does not seem to be so....., >> > >Compare a Mint- or better chrome M3/M2/M4 side by side to the chrome M6 >in the same condition. The finishes definitely appear different. >Whether one is superior to the other, I suppose depends upon your point >of view and what you like. > >The older chrome finish has a brighter sheen and deeper luster to it. I >have no way to measure the exact thickness of the chrome, but the chrome >finish on the older cameras also seems to be thicker in practice. When >you scratch an older body, there is chrome underneath. When you scratch >a black chrome M6, its not too far until you get brass. > >And of course, the engraved top on the M2/M3/M4 adds to the feeling of >quality that cannot be found on the later cameras (except the very >expensive M6J). > >Interestingly, the chrome finish of the ultra expensive M6J seems to be >to a higher standard similar to the older cameras, judging from the >pictures I have seen. I do not own a M6J. Any M6J owners care to >comment? > >Some time ago, I made the comment that I thought all M6's should be >like the M6J, rather than having to pay extra for the added quality. > >>From an aesthetic point of view, their is no comparison in my eyes to a >nice black enamel M Vs the black chrome M6. The black chrome is >functional and lowers production costs, but he beauty of the black >finish is gone. > >Of course my comments are very subjective. I make no claim about >"truth," but I know from experience that a lot of experienced Leica >collectors and users share these viewpoints. > >Stephen > >What is a M6J???? The suspence is killing me!!! JamesV