BNF
Established
A nice, simple poll that shouldn't cause too many problems! 
(I can't decide...)
(I can't decide...)
cmogi10
Bodhisattva
BLACK!
I know they're not Ikons but still ok I hope.
I know they're not Ikons but still ok I hope.
dazedgonebye
Veteran
Black.
Same answer for every RF...for me.
I feel more conspicuous with shiny stuff in my hand.
Same answer for every RF...for me.
I feel more conspicuous with shiny stuff in my hand.
Nachkebia
Well-known
Black because silver looks like a medical intrument from hospital
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do you love your daughter or your son more?
italy74
Well-known
Esthetically, definitely silver (what I voted); for a stealthier reportage would be better black (unless you're in the snow!)
LeicaM3
Well-known
silver is mac
black is pc
silver is campy
black is shimano
silver is Ferrari
black is Corvette
silver is Leica
black is DSLR
got a bunch more....
black is pc
silver is campy
black is shimano
silver is Ferrari
black is Corvette
silver is Leica
black is DSLR
got a bunch more....
MichaelHarris
Well-known
Once you go black, you never go back.
f6andBthere
Well-known
A silver camera is a thing of beauty and is defined by it's lines and asthetics ... the Leica IIIF RDST comes to mind. A black camera of any type is ... well, it's just another black camera!
Bob Michaels
nobody special
Do you take photos WITH your camera or OF your camera?
Bob Michaels
nobody special
Maybe we should have matching Zeiss Ikon kits, one black and one silver, to match with the outfits we are wearing when out photographing.
jbf
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I went with silver.....
Actually glad I did, I get more comments on "thats an old camera.." when in reality its not at all. Most people i've encountered disregard me.
Though I will admit I do wish mine was black sometimes.
In any case, the black paint is definately not as sturdy as the paint is on the silver version... much easier to see the magnesium alloy beneath when you scratch the black camera.
Actually glad I did, I get more comments on "thats an old camera.." when in reality its not at all. Most people i've encountered disregard me.
Though I will admit I do wish mine was black sometimes.
In any case, the black paint is definately not as sturdy as the paint is on the silver version... much easier to see the magnesium alloy beneath when you scratch the black camera.
jfserejo
Established
for the looks!? black body with silver lenses!
Limpovitj
Established
edit: not relevant anymore.
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Bob Michaels said:
yes, yes i do!
joe
Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
Sarcasm alert!!
Sarcasm alert!!
And would we need matching man-bags to carry them in? And, would I need silver shoes to match the silver one? I already have plenty of pairs of black shoes...
Sarcasm alert!!
Bob Michaels said:
And would we need matching man-bags to carry them in? And, would I need silver shoes to match the silver one? I already have plenty of pairs of black shoes...
kuzano
Veteran
Bob Michaels said:
That being the case, where are the plaid cameras?
noimmunity
scratch my niche
BNF said:
why not add a "both" option?
Seems obvious to me but may be worth pointing out: the so-called "silver" version has BOTH, black and silver
Didn't Keith put snakeskin on his? That would make yet another missing option.
Maybe the poll should be revamped: do you like the color you have or do you lust after what you don't have?
Or, which looks better after years of use? New I preferred black, but the dealer told me that the silver apparently wears better.
