Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 06:38 PM 1/23/98 +0000, you wrote: Spencer, The Panda model is a chrome 1990-__ leica M6 body with black controls(wind-on lever and shutter guard, shutter speed dial, rewind knob, rewind crank and frame selector lever, all in black). Regards, Robert >Several weeks ago I requested information regarding an M4P, Chrome, w/M6 >windows that I was considering. > >Many many thanks for all the input regarding the number of these cameras >produced, the serial numbers, and information regarding prices. I do >appreciate all the help and discussion. > >One added question regarding the M4P, Chrome, w/M6 windows: I am thoroughly >confused by what I have read regarding the subject type camera and PANDA >windows. It seems to me I have seen PANDA >windows referred to several times regarding both the M4P in question as >well as the M6. I have also read somewhere in Leica literature or other >publications that PANDA refers to a chrome body that has the >Black controls, ie: winding lever, shutter speed dial, and rewind lever. In >fact I think I remember seeing a picture or the Chrome camera body with the >Black controls. > >I would certainly appreciate any information you could pass along regarding >the correct meaning and reference of the word PANDA. > >By the way, I purchased the subject M4P and am having a blast using it with >my new Leica 35mm >2.0 Asph. > >Thanks, Spencer Clark >