Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Drop Dead Gorgeous
From: Lucien <director@ubi.edu>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:22:45 +0100

Bill,

I can't wait.

Lucien


LEICAMAN56@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I'm sitting here with the final version of the LHSA black paint camera at my
> side.  It is drop dead gorgeous!  I will be taking photos of it in the next
> few days for the brochure to be sent out announcing it to membership.  It's
> gloss black finish is absolutely beautiful, with the Leica script on the top
> plate, no "Leica M6" engraving on the front, BLACK "Leica dot," and no strap
> lug protectors.  On the back, a discrete LHSA logo above the "Special
> Edition" legend.  It meets my design brief that from 5 feet away, it must
> look like a black paint M4.  The only giveaway is the TTL's larger shutter
> speed dial and satin chrome acces. shoe.  My early 60's version 50 Summilux
> suits it perfectly.  Like I said, drop dead gorgeous!
> I'll keep you all posted.