Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/28
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On 28 Jul 99, LEICAMAN56@aol.com wrote, at least in part:
> Hi Dan,
>
> I commisioned the black paint LHSA camera not just to be another
> commemorative camera, but a camera that can be used. We are not buying
> any fancy box or special lens with this issue. The biggest attraction
> will be its black paint finish over brass, just like the original black
> paint M's. We are looking to doing 300-500 cameras. It will all be very
> discreet with engraving on top very similar to the black paint M4.
> Unfortunately, we can't do it based on the classic M6 as planned, as Solms
> used up most of the cameras I had reserved for the 150 years optical
> issue. Pricing, as dictated by Solms, will be in the $3000-$3500 range.
> If one chooses to use the camera or keep it as a collectible will be up to
> the individual. But my intention is that the camera can be used.
>
> Bill Rosauer
Is that 'ballpark' price with any lens, Bill, or completely without?
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Roger
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