Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/10

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Subject: Re: Question about bodies.
From: wilcox@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Ken Wilcox)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 1997 12:36:15 -0400
 
AFAIK you have named the three finishes, except for special issue models.
As far as the merits go...

Black-costs less than Ti, may look less "professional" to onlookers.
Chrome-costs less than TI, may show minor scratches less, may stay cooler
in the sun.
Ti-Looks snazy, probably less prone to minor scratches. (The Ti is a
plating only)

kw

>I currently own an M3 and thinking of getting an M6.  Question about
>bodies.  Could somebody please explain the merits of the different
>bodies, black finish, chrome, titanium, etc.  How many types are
>there anyway?  Comments about durability, scratch resistance, cost
>etc.  would be welcome.
>
>I am quite happy with my chrome finish M3 except that the vulcanite
>skin is now getting brittle and chipping off after 36 years.
>
>Thanks.
>
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