M6 TTL vs M6 TTL Titanium ? Worth it ?

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Hi there,

Im considering buying a second body... Is there any difference in a Ti model vs a non Ti ? Apart of course of the Ti plating ( I'm aware that titanium used in the M6 TTL is just the top and back pannel plating, they are not even made from titanium.. for obvious reasons - cost, processing costs, etc )

Im searching for a M6 TTL and I bump into very nice Ti's for a few hundred more.. The only difference I see is that the Ti's are more collector items , therefore they seem always like new, and that might be a good factor buying used.. apart from that and the fancy box, Im missing anything else ?

Anyone have a M6 TTL Ti or not Ti good for sale in the UK ?
 
LOL. That was said by rover as he was frying the morning eggs... ;) They are nice looking but a bit of a collector's item. As such you have to be careful of the body. The silver chrome cameras wear longer than the titaniums so if you don't like brassing and want a really durable finish the chrome one is probably a better choice.
 
Don't worry Magus, it's just part of the light and friendly banter here at RFF. The new poster should feel welcomed and included into the group. There is no law here as on PNet about every post having to be on topic and seriously helpful.
 
I've never heard of a titanium frying pan, but I've seen teflon coated ones for non-stick eggs.

Does Leica make teflon cameras?
 
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I think the Teflon coated one was the T-FAL commemorative edition of a few years back. Not very popular as they were impossible to hold onto.
 
...and I believe that only the US Air Force has done any work with Titanium frying pans. They were looking for a solution to the culinary carpal tunnel syndrome. $60 million dollars and 12 years later they came to the conclusion that Aluminum works pretty well too.
 
M7 is solid Titanium melting point = 1800° C / 3272° F
By a big fire only the Titanium parts will survive !
Very useable :<)

Hard to find matching lenses voor the M6 Ti

Eelco
 
there is some titanium cooking gear for hikers. it's light, but some people say it doesn't distribute heat very well on whole surface.

titanium m6 looks quite nice...when I'll buy myself a leica body, I'll probably give it a try.
 
In "50 years leica M" by Gunter Osterloh I wread:
Page 15
About Leica Titanium M7:
Leica M 7 cameras and three of its lenses with al their metal parts are made of solid titanium. Page 17 The final step is an immaculate finish with a PVD coating.
Easy-to-clean layer lends the titanium surface a very appealing silky sheen that is impervious to fingerprints.
 
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