kasti Posted July 2, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have accidentally made a ding/scratches deep on my Leica M2 base plate at the side curve on it , just realized it wasn't a brass made, how do I know if it is from different model baseplate leica m's that they've place just to sell it to me second hand a couple months ago? result of ding/scratches made same as chrome color (zinc/steel )but not brass color...Leica M2 top and baseplate is brass. need your opinion or kind advise about this...thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lincoln_m Posted July 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 2, 2013 Do you have any close up photos? The M2 baseplate has a 3/8" tripod mount instead of the 1/4" and the hooks on the body are different from say the M6TTL so I don't think a newer one would fit. Are you sure the M2 baseplate is/was brass? I'd need to check (but I won't be scratching mine to see if it is golden underneath. Regards, Lincoln Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted July 2, 2013 The M2 baseplate has a 3/8" tripod mount instead of the 1/4" I believe the M2 baseplates were made in both 3/8 and 1/4 - with 1/4 standard for USA. I know I have M3 and IIIf examples with both 3/8 and 1/4, and the 1/4 is NOT a reducer in a 3/8 baseplate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasti Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted July 2, 2013 Thanks for reply, here is some pics, I have shot just now from my 25mm Iphone camera Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/208091-m2-base-plate-question/?do=findComment&comment=2364539'>More sharing options...
kasti Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted July 2, 2013 here a pics also of tripod mount of my leica; theyre bigger than ordinary tripod mount now this days; t.y.! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/208091-m2-base-plate-question/?do=findComment&comment=2364545'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 2, 2013 Share #6 Posted July 2, 2013 Chrome is very sturdy, it takes a lot to get down to the brass. It looks like more of a dent than a scratch on your baseplate, but it will be brass underneath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted July 3, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 3, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) It looks to me like an M2 baseplate. As James has said the chrome is sturdy and has deformed into the dent, but it will be brass underneath. For your 3/8" tripod socket you need a screw in adapter to make it 1/4". Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted July 3, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 3, 2013 in addition: plating on Ms is double-coating - firstly it is nickelized (on brass) and then chromed. Nickel coating is thicker, is sticks better to brass, is however softer than chrom. Chrom layer is thinner, I was told 2-3 micrometer, sticks better to nickel, is more elastic then. I am sure that if you would treat it with sandpaper or do a deeper scratch brass would come up. But why to do it;) Btw - due to the nature of ding I would not expect light leakage, so no negative impact except cosmetic. jerzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted July 4, 2013 Share #9 Posted July 4, 2013 hello kasti, Welcome to the Forum. As long as the baseplate opens & closes correctly & is light tight, I wouldn't worry too much. Another alternative for your 3/8" - 16 tripod fitting in the baseplate is to find a tripod head that matches. 3/8" - 16 is as standardly available as 1/4" - 20. The cross sectional area of a 3/8" mount is around twice the cross sectional area of a 1/4" mount. That means twice the strength as well as a significant increase in stability simply by buying an appropriate tripod head. That is why 3/8" tripod fittings were made & that is why they are still used today on many large format cameras. Also: It is generally good practice to leave panning/tilting/etc heads in the studio & to use ballheads elsewhere. Ballheads excel in the field. Enjoy your camera & consider using your larger tripod socket in the manner it was intended for the additional strength & stability. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasti Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted July 4, 2013 thanks guys for the advice good to know! cheers fred I love my M2 to death! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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