Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/10

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Subject: Re: Black or Chrome?
From: Federico Quintana <fquintana@interlink.com.ar>
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 97 16:52:29 -0300

>Richard C. Floyd wrote:
>> 
>> I know this may sound like a silly question, but I'm looking for =
opinions on
>> whether to buy a black or chrome M6.  I likes the recent suggestion of =
Black 
>for
>> B&W and Chrome for Slides.  However, only one body can pass the =
financial
>> officer (er, wife) at a time.  Since this will be my first M body, I'm 
>looking
>> for ideas.
>
>Based upon how often I see them compared to Black or Chrome M6 bodies, I
>suspect that Titanium M6's are much rather than Leica is letting on.   
>
>Long term, I believe the Titanium body will prove to be a wiser
>investment for the extra $500.
>
>Stephen Gandy
>
>PS. As an alternative, you might give the Financial Officer an official
>rebuke for interfering with Leica acquisition--a serious offense--and
>buy all three.

Hello,

I am new to this list and going through the exact same situation as =
Richard.  I am ready to purchase my first M6 and have a hard time =
deciding on chrome or black.  I was dead set on the black chrome =
until I subscribed to this list and read a few days ago that the =
black chrome looks lousy when it begins to show wear. This would be =
caused by the zinc construction instead of older models brass.   =
Also,  there is a model in the M6 brochure which is chrome with black =
rewind lever, speed dial and film transport lever.  I find this model =
attractive when fitted with black lenses but I can=B9t find any info =
on it, does anybody know about it?
Also, I will be in Tampa, Orlando and Miami in July for a photo =
assignment and was hopping for some Leica dealer recommendations in =
those cities.

PS.  Stephen Gandy wrote: =B3 I suspect that Titanium M6=B9s are much =
rather than Leica is letting on.=B2  I don=B9t quite understand what =
you mean, could you please clarify  on your next mail ?

I just want to add that this looks like a great group, I checked some =
of your sites as well and think they are great!

Greetings from Argentina
Federico Quintana