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Does anyone know this ''black paint'' M2?


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I got this M2 from a relative of a former NG photographer. He could not tell me much about the history of the camera.

 

The ''black paint'' does not look very bad and the speed dial actually looks authentic. Of course, the serial number does not fall in those black paint M2 in record.

 

I asked Dave Elwell at Leica USA. He sent me a reference book electronically which was just what we already know. According to him, Leica purges files every few years. So no record of those cameras which are not very special.

 

Is there a person/place that I can get more info from?

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I would say it looks like a chrome M2 that somebody has coated in a translucent varnish/lacquer. Either that, or they tried to have it black chromed, and failed. Its a kitchen table job.

 

Steve

 

...I think so too...:)

 

Cheers.

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Welcome to the forum !!!

 

Is a nice place to go for Leica lovers, and don't worry if you have entered showing a so badly treated item... :o... is a M2 anyway, a nice camera to have and use, even if someone has done on it a terrible job... years and years ago, pros (maybe the NG photog you quote) considered Leicas simply as tools for their work... and if one wanted to have it black, ok, one could find someone to make it black... now classic Leicas are (correctly) seen as fine and precious items in which originality is a value...

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I would start by finding out a bit more about the National Geographic photographer who owned this. There might have been a good reason why he changed the colour, and you might find some clues in his articles. The less than perfect paint job could be interesting in itself!

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Silver polish is great on chrome or nickel plated cameras, so long as it is used very carefully and totally cleaned off. Tooth paste is milder. Potentially car polish (absolutely nothing with any cutting compound included) may be of help. Just the mildest polish and used very carefully. Don't go any further.:eek::eek:.

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Hello Everybody,

 

Actually some silver polishes can be somewhat abrasive. It might be a good idea NOT to use silver polish to clean a painted or plated camera body or lens mount unless you know how to do it correctly. Personally I would not use it.

 

Best Regards,

 

Michael

Sorry Michael, didn't mean to oppose your posting. I should lay emphasis on the fact any polishes should be used very lightly and carefully. Rgds, David

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I thought Ron's comment was amusing. I would have thought some sandpaper could make this particular camera look better as well.

 

Now we just need somebody to warn about using sandpaper on your camera......:rolleyes:

 

Steve:)

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