Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, I have three Millennium cameras and I must say the early one (#1077) has the thin paint problem described by Lee. The later ones, (#1838 & 1933), have improved finish with thicker paint. The polishing marks of the brass cover is far less noticeable. My LHSA camera (#8338) is as good as the late Millennium cameras, if not better. Regards, Joseph on 30/5/00 3:33 am, Jim Gallagher at gallagherjt@earthlink.net wrote: > on 5/28/00 2:22 PM, Lee Yan Zhan at yzlee@cyberway.com.sg wrote: > >> Secondly, the new black paint on the Millenium camera was below my >> expectation. Paint was so thin I could see the brass marks on the top >> plate. Its now in the dry cabinet - my Leica Time Capsule. T > > Did any other Millenium owners or dealers find similar problems with the > finish of their cameras? I'm about to purchase one and this note caused me > to hesitate. > Jim G. >