Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:Black vs. silver
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:45:47 -0500

I suspect that current silver M6 chrome isn't up to M2/M3 standards but my
experience is that silver chrome wears better than black which is one
reason why I didn't buy a M6HM.  I'm still kicking myself for buying a
black SL/2.
Bud

cmadigan wrote:

> Friends,
>
> I have a DS M-3 w chrome Summacron 50 f/2 lens and am planning to get a
> new M-6 classic w Summacron 35 f/2 pre asph lens. Still waffling on
> black or silver though. Black seems great for that unobtrusive street
> thing, the silver looks a lot like the old M-3 - classic. I've read one
> man's opinion that the silver wears better over time. Any
> thoughts/preferences?
>
> Chris Madigan
> cmadigan@monad.net