[Leica] Patriotic M7's

[Edward Caliguri <caliguri@rcn.com>]

Hi Rei-

    I posted that these were on their way a few days ago --- and just saw
one 2 days ago. Says Test Camera on it as well. The Flag is a 'baked' on
decal -- and there are only 100 US flags ... BUT there will be other flags
for bigger dealers in other countries (like 75 Canadian, 10 Mexican, 20
French, 1 Luxembourg) but my dealer is keeping his. They are supposed to be
used as demo units. I asked him to try and get me a British or Italian one,
as they cost the same, but "NO WAY!" --- so -- next time you cash out at the
grocery or hardware store, look for those little stick on 2cm x 3cm flags
and just stick one to your top plate! :-)
    Now, all they need to do is have it play a symphonic version of the
national anthem for that country when you look through the finder. Imagine
hearing 'Rule Britannia' when you lift the Brit version!
    EC
> 
> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:34:19 -0500 (EST)
> From: "Rei Shinozuka" <shino@panix.com>
> Subject: [Leica] M7 Stars and Stripes
> Message-ID: <200212061934.gB6JYJe01414@panix3.panix.com>
> References: 
> 
> i was just in bergen county camera and rob showed me an M7 "test USA"
> camera, it has a very nice US flag up on the top deck near the rewind
> handle.  apparently they were early M7s for dealers and they made 100.
> i had never  heard of this.  if i were getting an M7, i'd definitely
> consider it!
> 
> - -rei

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