dennersten Posted August 26, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I wanted a black Leica M2. And as i can't afford an original i ordered something which i thought was a repainted chrome version of M2. But to my surprise when i inspected it, after receiving, it was black chrome. Have you heard about it? I guess it was a factory upgrade? Or are there independent workshops which provides black chroming? I have tried to Google it, but can't find any. Anyway, i am really happy about it. Near Mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Hi dennersten, Take a look here Leica M2 Black Chrome. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted August 26, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 26, 2013 No such thing as a factory black chrome M2. Someone has fitted top and bottom plates some time later in its life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted August 26, 2013 No everything are in black chrome. Advance lever, filmcounter, etc. So it is not just bottom and top plate. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted August 26, 2013 I have heard that Leica Service did black paint jobs. So why not black chrome also? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted August 26, 2013 Even the eyelets are black chrome. I have never seen that on any Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabears Posted August 26, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2013 Third parts, or faked camera. Leica never made M2 components in black chrome finish. Black chrome started well after the M2 production was stopped. They supplied M2 black paint parts but with M4 flash style engravings on the back of top plate till late '70. cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted August 26, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) From a quick search: Leica M2 no. 948775, black… - The Dr Dinesh Parekh Camera Collection - Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd. - Antiques Reporter - looks black chrome from the pic BUT several parts which are black were never finished in black as far s I am aware (the strap lugs, button rewind and surround) so my guess is that such cameras have been heavily modified at some point...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted August 26, 2013 From a quick search: Leica M2 no. 948775, black… - The Dr Dinesh Parekh Camera Collection - Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd. - Antiques Reporter - looks black chrome from the pic BUT several parts which are black were never finished in black as far s I am aware (the strap lugs, button rewind and surround) so my guess is that such cameras have been heavily modified at some point...... My camera looks like that. But no button rewind. The backdoor is black paint. But all other details are absolutely black chrome. So i guess it's some third party doing it. Never mind for me, i paid the same amount as for a regular chrome camera. Does anybody know who done it? There is a lot of people doing black paint. But i never heard about black chroming. And it sounds like a stupid fake to do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 26, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 26, 2013 Many years ago there was a technician in Rome who black-chromed some Leica M of various kinds (mostly M3, probably some M2 too) ...I do not remember his name... only that it used to work for a then famous camera service lab (Leoni, iirc) ; can you post some pics of your camera ? It's surely an intriguing item, though probably not factory-original. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted August 27, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 27, 2013 And it sounds like a stupid fake to do? Not so sure its a 'fake' since none were ever manufactured;). I'd suggest that its 'customised' rather than 'fake' and whilst I wouldn't get it done, I do prefer the look of black cameras myself so can see the appeal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted August 27, 2013 Here are two quick pictures of the camera. So it seems to me: - It was no Leica upgrade/alteration. - Third party made the alteration. - And there seems to be one more camera almost like this :-) 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/211475-leica-m2-black-chrome/?do=findComment&comment=2406714'>More sharing options...
normclarke Posted August 27, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 27, 2013 I had a baseplate for a M4-2 blackchromed by a U.K. company about 15 years ago. The finish was as near original as I could tell. It would not be a big deal to have all the parts treated in this way to have what you describe. The company as far as I know are still operating. Best, normclarke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted August 27, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 27, 2013 Nice camera, congratulations for the acquisition. last year one in mint condition was sold on Ebay Italy for 575 euros Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted August 27, 2013 Nice camera, congratulations for the acquisition.last year one in mint condition was sold on Ebay Italy for 575 euros Thanks. So there are three I Like the odd species Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 28, 2013 Share #15 Posted August 28, 2013 Very fine !! Seems it has been kept with much care after the refinishing : is the VF/RF still the std. M2 type ? I ask because, time ago, I asked to a lab the quotation for a CLA of a M2 and they proposed me the exchange of the VF/RF with the M4 type (apparently, more easy to be found as spare, at those times). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koray Posted August 28, 2013 Share #16 Posted August 28, 2013 Beautiful! Maybe I should turn my M2 to black chrome, too? K. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted August 28, 2013 Share #17 Posted August 28, 2013 Hello Hakan, Nice camera. If I were you I wouldn't worry too much about who did or did not do what when. Except for Historical & Academic reasons. Use it & enjoy it. You are a lucky person. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 28, 2013 Share #18 Posted August 28, 2013 Yes it does look very, very nice. Get it used and well done! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted August 28, 2013 Share #19 Posted August 28, 2013 It looks absolutely stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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