burancap
Veteran
Long ago I answered black. Today: silver.
jimmyca1219
Member
I got the silver one, but the black one looks great.
Snowbuzz
Well-known
I love black but I'm awaiting a silver M8.2, so I'll let ya know...
adam satushek
Member
Both...like to think I have a system but a lot is circumstance:
Black M4P with 50mm Summicron (black)
Silver M6 classic with 35mm Biogon-C (silver)
Champagne (silverish) Mamiya 7II with 65mm
Black Mamiya 7II with 80
I keep the wider lenses on the silver bodies. I tend to prefer black but this is what I ended up with through trades and cameras I couldn't pass on. The M6 as taught me to appreciate silver.
Black M4P with 50mm Summicron (black)
Silver M6 classic with 35mm Biogon-C (silver)
Champagne (silverish) Mamiya 7II with 65mm
Black Mamiya 7II with 80
I keep the wider lenses on the silver bodies. I tend to prefer black but this is what I ended up with through trades and cameras I couldn't pass on. The M6 as taught me to appreciate silver.
Snowbuzz
Well-known
Ahhhh, SILVER!
shortstop
Well-known
if you have a leica painted black're not afraid of chipping, because under no brass, but for me the leica chrome is more beautiful. I vote silver.
Johann Espiritu
Lawyer / Ninja
I've pondered this question many times, having owned a silver chrome, black chrome, black paint, and grey finishes on my Leicas. I personally liked them all, but if I had to make a choice (a tough one), I liked the silver chrome the best, and the black paint the least. The black chrome is a close second favorite, though. It really depends on the day, though!
However, I personally just like the colder (more metallic?) feel of chrome on my fingers than the softer paint feel.
I use, though, they're the same to me. Whether I'm using a black chrome + black dot + black lens combo or a silver + red dot + silver, what really made me more "stealth" is how I acted rather than the camera I used. Smoother and "non-guilty" behavior did more for me than anythign else, and the more I shot on the streets, the better I got at this. (Although when I used an external viewfinder, I always seemed to attract more attention, stares, and questions). In all my years of shooting, though, I've never had any altercations on the street because of taking photos. Oddly, there was this one lady who insisted I delete the photo I allegedly took of her, when I really didn't (so I guess that doesn't count). Oh, for the record, I was using a Steel Grey M9 at the time, with a 15mm external viewfinder!
However, I personally just like the colder (more metallic?) feel of chrome on my fingers than the softer paint feel.
I use, though, they're the same to me. Whether I'm using a black chrome + black dot + black lens combo or a silver + red dot + silver, what really made me more "stealth" is how I acted rather than the camera I used. Smoother and "non-guilty" behavior did more for me than anythign else, and the more I shot on the streets, the better I got at this. (Although when I used an external viewfinder, I always seemed to attract more attention, stares, and questions). In all my years of shooting, though, I've never had any altercations on the street because of taking photos. Oddly, there was this one lady who insisted I delete the photo I allegedly took of her, when I really didn't (so I guess that doesn't count). Oh, for the record, I was using a Steel Grey M9 at the time, with a 15mm external viewfinder!
Marel
Established
When in doubt, get one of each!
TRIago
Established
1) Black body + Silver lens
2) Silver body + Silver lens
3) Black body + Black lens
4) Silver body + Black lens
They all look good, tho.
2) Silver body + Silver lens
3) Black body + Black lens
4) Silver body + Black lens
They all look good, tho.
Finglas
Established
Usually Silver (chrome) body with Black lens.
It works for me - as black lens is easier to read for distance scale y f-stops.
It works for me - as black lens is easier to read for distance scale y f-stops.
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
Something I never understood, sticking tape on your camera, except to keep it from falling apart....
CK Dexter Haven
Well-known
Doesn't matter, except for the M6, which is not pretty in chrome.
Carterofmars
Well-known
I'm trying to decide between a Black or Silver Nikon FM3a.
Leaning toward silver I think.
Leaning toward silver I think.
Carterofmars
Well-known
I ended up with a black M and silver Summicron collapsible, but the color scheme was mostly by chance, because I wasn't sure which 50mm lens I'd end up liking most when I bought the black camera, and the collapsible was the only silver 50 I tried (I sold the black Summicron in my avatar.) I think it looks pretty cool. I guess I could paint the front half of it black to complete the HCB look.
I love that picture.
aeturnum
Established
I tend to like black because it shows scuffs less. It also feels less "flashy" than chrome, as it reflects a bit less light. Most of my lenses are black, so there you go.
Cyriljay
Leica Like
I have a M6 silver
I have a M8.2 Silver
Both cameras I found for a good price and their body were nearly new . So I got them and I like silver Leica
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I have a M8.2 Silver
Both cameras I found for a good price and their body were nearly new . So I got them and I like silver Leica
.Ming Rider
Film, the next evolution.
Robert Lai
Well-known
I prefer silver for cameras. It seems more durable, though scratches will become obvious. Black paint doesn't seem to adhere well to corners and edges, where it tends to rub off. This is most noticeable on the wind lever, for example. I see a lot of this wear on the ridges of lens focus and aperture rings too.
I did have a chrome 35mm Summicron ASPH once. It was very compact but dense and heavy! The black lenses are lighter in weight.
I did have a chrome 35mm Summicron ASPH once. It was very compact but dense and heavy! The black lenses are lighter in weight.
Manuel Patino
Established
Silver, that's what was available when I got mine.
I like black everything. I think it is more undercover.
If you think I do good uncover work...then go with black. (both shots here are candid's.)
https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2015/04/12/red-rooms-in-amsterdam/
But I could have used silver just as well. Been shooting for 47 years, so color is secondary. It is more skill based than color based.
If you think I do good uncover work...then go with black. (both shots here are candid's.)
https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2015/04/12/red-rooms-in-amsterdam/
But I could have used silver just as well. Been shooting for 47 years, so color is secondary. It is more skill based than color based.