Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Go here and scroll down for the official list: http://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm The problem is that cameras can be "genuine" black paint cameras and not be in the proper serial number range. For a collector this is a problem but for a user it really does not matter. If you are a collector it is important that the camera has a known history (bills of sale and repair) as serial numbers can be altered. It is also complicated by the fact that Leica used to do black paint conversions on request. John Collier > From: Pablo Kolodny <pkolodny@fibertel.com.ar> > > How could I know if a Leica M2 body is original black besides the obvious > aspect thing ? > Any serial numbers (only serious full numbers please ;-) ), a special batch > ... or what ?