Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] RE: Parts source?
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@cyberhighway.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:23:55 -0500
References: <OF3F8562D6.B0C963C1-ON852568FD.004B09DF@hn.va.nec.com>

There are two bottom plates, one black and one chrome, for sale on ebay.

calciua@hn.va.nec.com wrote:

> I thought the M4-P had parts made of some wierd alloy, unlike the other
> Leicas. Maybe I am wrong. Certainly, the size seems to be the same, but if
> the material does not match, what good it is? Might as well use Black tape
> (for anodized cameras) or silver air conditioning repair ducting tape (for
> chrome cameras).
>
> The suggestion for a Rapidwinder is interesing. Hmmmm. Any cheap, used ones
> out there?
>
> Am I wrong.... but isn't the bottom for your camera the same as for the M6?
> If it is, why not just get in touch with Leica.... or is this a collectible
> that needs an authentic replacement?
> Seriously, This time, as I don't know!
> Dan
>
> -_______________
> Andrei D. Calciu
> NEC America, Inc.

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