Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A matter of personal taste. That's the difference between the two finishes. Lots of people think the black finish is better for covert shooting. My experience is if someone knows it's a Leica, they'll know (and see it) whether it's black or chrome. I happen to like the chrome look, whether it's real chrome like my M4 or chrome colored zinc, like my M6. I have not seen enough worn black or chrome bodies to tell you which will wear better, but my newer chrome M6 is 11 years old & I have a real hard time seeing any bright marks on it like you can on the classic bodies, like the M4. - -----Original Message----- From: kec [mailto:kec@prodigy.net] Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 3:22 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Question on M6 Finish I am about to purchase an M6, and would appreciate opinions on the durability of the black vs. chrome finish on this camera. Aesthetically, I am more attracted to the black finish, but am wondering if it holds up as well as the chrome, when used with great care ( I am very particular regarding the care and use of my equipment - it would not be handled roughly). Thank you for your input. Kirt E. Carter