Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The difference, of course, is the notch in the baseplate lock on the M4P which opens the Leica film cassette. The M6 and Rapidwinder will not open the cassette. John Collier wrote: > > The M4-P has no special parts completely different from other M models. The > only significant change during production was from a brass to zinc composite > top plate. This was done to rationalise production with the then new M6. The > earlier brass top plate cameras have recessed range/viewfinder windows and > an "M" sync socket as well as the "X" sync socket. The later zinc composite > top plate cameras have flush range/viewfinder windows and only a single "X" > sync socket. There have been reports of late flush window cameras (M4-P, not > M6) with two sync sockets but I personally have not seen one. > > John Collier > > > From: calciua@hn.va.nec.com > > > > .......I thought the M4-P had parts made of some wierd alloy, unlike the other > > Leicas......