Nescio
Well-known
Though my chrome M7 is no M6, I'd prefer it to be black. But I am very sure that if it would be black, I'd long for a chrome one. So in the meantime I just pretend to be happy...
Neare
Well-known
This thread got revived from the grave
In terms of M6's
Titanium wins.
Chrome Second.
Black chrome last - the only camera that looks really good in black chrome is the M5 IMO.
In terms of M6's
Titanium wins.
Chrome Second.
Black chrome last - the only camera that looks really good in black chrome is the M5 IMO.
Kolame
Established
The M5 is the M definitely needing to be chrome (not black chrome, but chrome-chrome).
Erik van Straten
Veteran
I hate black chrome, but love black paint. Classic black paint M6 cameras do not exist, so I prefer chrome ones.
Nothing is better than a black paint M2, however.
Erik.
Nothing is better than a black paint M2, however.
Erik.
Jaans
Well-known
Black all the way baby>
kbg32
neo-romanticist
There is the black paint LHSA M6. They can go for as much as a used black paint MP.
steveyork
Well-known
The poll needs a category of "It doesn't matter" or "Whichever is less expensive."
PatrickT
New Rangefinder User
Florian1234
it's just hide and seek
My M6 ("classic") is silver chrome, as is my M4 and half of the lenses I use.
browncycle
Readyville, TN
I have the black, I like the black. I just do. it looks the way I think a camera should.
meanstreetshooter
Established
I follow the same practice...
I follow the same practice...
Because I now have a chrome body and a black body. But if you only have one camera, as I did once, I would try the Abrahamsson Soft Releases to color-code the film being used. If one camera HAS to go away for repair the color-coding will allow you to know what film is in the remaining camera. For example, I have a PURPLE Softie for Ilford 3200 because that's the color on the film box and cartridge.
I follow the same practice...
Because I now have a chrome body and a black body. But if you only have one camera, as I did once, I would try the Abrahamsson Soft Releases to color-code the film being used. If one camera HAS to go away for repair the color-coding will allow you to know what film is in the remaining camera. For example, I have a PURPLE Softie for Ilford 3200 because that's the color on the film box and cartridge.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Is this one black paint or black chrome?I hate black chrome, but love black paint. Classic black paint M6 cameras do not exist, so I prefer chrome ones.
Nothing is better than a black paint M2, however.
Erik.
barnwulf
Well-known
I have already voted for a black on this thread about 6 months ago but, for some reason I am more leaning more to the chrome cameras now. It may be because I have been shooting a lot with my Nikon S3 and SP, neither which is black. I can't afford a black one. I like the look of them and I am liking the looks of my chrome Leicas better. I do have a chrome M6 and a black M6. Jim
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tbarker13
shooter of stuff
I just voted with $900. Picked up a well-worn black M6 (classic).
elude
Some photographer
I have only known Chrome Leicas.
M6 non-TTL chrome
M3 chrome
M3 chrome
MP x0.58 chrome
M3 chrome
M2-R chrome
M6 non-TTL chrome
That's just how I love them because I don't imagine myself buying (using is a different matter) a Black one.
Strange love isn't it ?
M6 non-TTL chrome
M3 chrome
M3 chrome
MP x0.58 chrome
M3 chrome
M2-R chrome
M6 non-TTL chrome
That's just how I love them because I don't imagine myself buying (using is a different matter) a Black one.
Strange love isn't it ?
RichardB
Well-known
Doesn't matter. I didn't vote.
60 years ago, most cameras were chrome but then a few professionals wanted black models and the rest of the world took notice and in the latter part of the 20th century chrome marked you as an amateur and most professionals used black Nikon F's.
Now most cameras are black and there are a few chrome.
Frankly, the fashion police would tell you that chrome M's look best with chrome lenses!-Dick
60 years ago, most cameras were chrome but then a few professionals wanted black models and the rest of the world took notice and in the latter part of the 20th century chrome marked you as an amateur and most professionals used black Nikon F's.
Now most cameras are black and there are a few chrome.
Frankly, the fashion police would tell you that chrome M's look best with chrome lenses!-Dick
ZlatkoBatistich
Established
I prefer black, but old cameras with brass showing all over look like they came out of a trash bin. I wonder about the quality of the paint.
Ronald M
Veteran
When they first came out, I got one of each after a fiasco with two chrome M3. Color film goes in one.
Silver is more pretty and holds up better. It is my first choice.
Black chrome looks dull fast.
Silver looks good with black or silver lenses.
Black is a wee bit more stealthy, not enough to matter.
At this point in time, buy the one in the best condition you can find.
Silver is more pretty and holds up better. It is my first choice.
Black chrome looks dull fast.
Silver looks good with black or silver lenses.
Black is a wee bit more stealthy, not enough to matter.
At this point in time, buy the one in the best condition you can find.
roboflick
Well-known
Chrome! Matches beautifully with the classic brass chrome and modern brass chrome lenses.
Nik
Nik
MIkhail
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Not to discuss the merits of this decision in relationship to the final product (picture, I should hope), I am just curious: if the majority of random people all ove the world will vote for you to get chrome, for example, will that make a difference in your choice, and if yes, why?
Respectfully.