Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Dear Doctor Blacktape,
From: Mark Kronquist <mak@teleport.com>
Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 13:03:20 -0900

you din not actually PUT FILM in your Leica did you? You opened box? Perish
the thought
> 
> How can you take photographs and still keep your camera in new
> condition. Just taking the baseplate off and on will cause some brass to
> appear at the bottom of the camera housing. Working the wind lever
> plastic tip will leave polish the black chrome a bit. The strap will
> polish the black protectors. There is nothing, nada, not a mark anywhere.
> 
> Is there another use for Leica M cameras that I am not aware of?
> Something that has nothing to do with photograph but more on the lines
> of fetish? I mean am I missing out on something here?
> 
> Puzzled in Edmonton
> 
> PS: I took the baseplate off and loaded some film and it no longer looks
> new. I may even put a lens on it later but I do not want to rush things.
> 
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Replies: Reply from "\(SonC\) Sonny Carter" <sonc@sonc.com> (Re: [Leica] Dear Doctor Blacktape,)