Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Its just a coating, no massive titanium. Apparently bright chrome and titanium coating cannot be applicated on zinc. Exposed parts of bodies and lenses are therefore made of brass. Brass parts are heavier and more costly to make than diecast-zinc parts, particularly in small production runs. All over its a matter of personal taste and the willingness to pay a premium for this special taste. Astonishingly, 10 years ago people paid a premium for black Canons and Nikons. None of the "instant" collectors' items being marketed by Leica during the past years actually delivered, at least not in terms of value increase. It is indeed very misleading that Leica is today advertising with auction prices of black paint MP. Typically, todays' instant collectors' items spend years on dealers' shelves after they have been discontinued which however doesn't stop "investors" to advertise them with rediculous mark-ups. On the contrary, the dealers are rather offering discount to get rid of dead capital. HP - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html