Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The newer cameras (late M4-P and up (except titanium models and some special editions) use a zinc composite top plate underneath the black or chrome finish. If a scratch or pit develops in the finish and it is exposed to moisture (especially salt water) it will start to corrode and bubble. It is a good idea to touch up your finish if you hang out at the seashore or other similar places. Why not use it as a bargaining point and get it cheap. Then go to a good automotive paint place and get some neutralising agent and then touch up with paint. Cameras with character look better than pristine ones. John Collier > From: "Paul Bolam" <Paul@bolam67.freeserve.co.uk> > > I went to a Camera Fair this morning and was quite taken with a well used M6 > that seemed to be in good mechanical shape. > > However, on the top plate there was what I can only describe as a "bubble" > that appeared to come up from underneath the black chrome. It was next to > the frame counter and was about 4mm in diameter. > > In the end, it turned me off the camera, but I'm curious to know what the > cause is and whether it's common? >