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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:Black vs. silver
From: Jeffcoat Photography <jeffcoatphoto@sumter.net>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:58:54 -0400

But when the paint wares done to the brass it has such character! Looking for
an M6 like that right now.
Cheers Wilber

Bud Cook wrote:

> 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