Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/14

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Subject: [Leica] Black Paint M4
From: "Sal DiMarco,Jr." <sdmp007@pressroom.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 06:53:31 -0500
 
Douglas,
    Don't dismiss the black paint M4 because is has a chrome baseplate so
quickly....
    It could be an M4-MDa.
    In 1969/70 Leitz New York manufactured MdaMOT for use on the Zeiss
Fundus machine. This left them with M4-M and M4 MOT cameras without parts
necessary for motor use. These leftovers were fitted with an MDa body
castings (grooved body casting for a identification strip.) and came with
chrome baseplates.
    These cameras were sold to employees and friends of the company. A good
number of them went to pros like myself.
    So, look at the engraving on the top, and check the film gate. you might
have a nice little collectible there.
Happy Snaps,
Sal DiMarco, Jr.
Philadelphia, PA