Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Seth Rosner wrote: > > Actually it depends on which black finish M6 you are discussing. The > anodized black topplates are cast alloy and the black paint are brass. The > latter should weigh essentially what the titanium cameras do; the former > should be slightly lighter. > > Seth LaK 9 > Seth I thought the Titanium on the top plate had to be done on a top plate made of brass. The Zinc alloy top plate didn't work with the Titanium process. I think they also need the brass for a simple chrome or silver finish. Only the normal black finish is zinc alloy. But something tells me the black paint finish might be on brass just cause Bill Rosauer likes brass. I think I remember that. Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.rabinergroup.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html