Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It's so enticing! But I have this problem (maybe unfounded): it seems a bit like ostentatious jewelry. Why? A titanium Contax G2 doesn't. The Olympus OM-4 has quietly been titanium for many years. Titanium was/is an option for the Nikon F3. No problems there. Maybe it's the unusual "bumpy" body-covering on the Titanium M6: supposed to simulate lizard-skin or something? Overall it's attractive and remarkable, has the cachet of scarcity, and is suddenly, just barely, affordable. But aren't these the "wrong" reasons? As you see, greater wear-resistance doesn't even enter in to my struggle. Let us know how you decide! - ---------- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us on behalf of Ray Yuen Sent: Sunday, July 06, 1997 7:43 AM To: leica-users-digest@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Titanium Leica M6 Hi, Is the titanium finished M6 worth the extra $500? Does the finish really provide enough scratch and wear resistance to warrant the extra price? I also noticed that the titanium body has a 0.8mm brass top plate rather than the normal die-cast zinc. Does this make a big difference? Since the rebate of $500 is so enticing, I'm finally able to afford a brand new Leica M-series camera. The only question is do I want to starve myself for an extra month just for the extra titanium finish. Thanks, - -Ray