Flyfisherman Posted February 2, 2015 Share #41 Posted February 2, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Of course black. The black ones don't 'lock up' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Hi Flyfisherman, Take a look here Chrome Vs Black Paint. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pico Posted February 2, 2015 Share #42 Posted February 2, 2015 FWIW there is an invisible clear skin that anyone can apply to their black enamel Leica. I have it on mine, just for the heck of it. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Lowe Posted February 2, 2015 Share #43 Posted February 2, 2015 Silver is the nicest looking out of the box. I went black for a bit more stealth and because I like the "brassed" look quite a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunhoy Posted February 12, 2015 Share #44 Posted February 12, 2015 I did a search and did not find a good thread on this. But I am curious did you pick the Black Paint or the Silver Chrome of the M240 and why? Black...less bling...but I hate the stupid red dot and white M... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rirakuma Posted February 12, 2015 Share #45 Posted February 12, 2015 I love the black its very minimalist. Just cut a small piece of duct tape and place it over the logo and engraving if you want it to be more subtle. I got a cheap duct tape and it has near identical sheen and colour to the black paint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 12, 2015 Share #46 Posted February 12, 2015 ...but I hate the stupid red dot and white M... Easily changed on your own, or else via M-P. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffry Abt Posted February 12, 2015 Share #47 Posted February 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a black M-P ....its's perfect! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted February 12, 2015 Share #48 Posted February 12, 2015 Answers seem to mainly come down to perceived aesthetics. Somebody mentioned durability and preferred chrome for that reason. Some prefer brassing as an indication of ageing and patina. My preference would be for a product that still manages to look mint even after thousands of exposures. Chrome then may be the best choice for durability. I still like the steel gray finish of my M9, which still shows surprisingly little wear (even though it is paint). I may be in a minority. Another consideration for lenses is weight, with chrome lenses weighing in heavier than black paint. (A few plastic components like lens hoods and caps may also make an infinitesimal difference.) I believe the chrome M 240 body is a couple of grams heavier than the black one but nobody would ever be able to tell the difference! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winedemonium Posted February 12, 2015 Share #49 Posted February 12, 2015 I really like the very matt finish of my black chrome M-A the best - especially with an almost complete lack of markings, much like the current black Monochrom. In Hong Kong, the silver chrome models sell out quicker and for a slightly higher price on the market. A mint M9-P would sell for a significant premium in silver over a black one. Local tastes. I bought the black M-P 240, for no reasons that haven't already been stated here, except perception of dimension. Black is slimming - as I try to kid myself. The M/-P240 is a bit of an oversized camera for an M. I think the silver finish accentuates the girth, compared to the film camera, while the black version partially hides that. If I had an a la carte option for an M-240 / M-P 240, I would go for matt black paint, no red dot, no engraving, just "M-P" and the serial number on the hotshoe, and the shutter speed settings and rear button engravings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 12, 2015 Share #50 Posted February 12, 2015 Both - When I'm working with 2 bodies I use black with wides and chrome with 50 and longer. When I use one body only I take the chrome with me - it's harder wearing than the paint and I don't particularly like tatty cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted February 13, 2015 Share #51 Posted February 13, 2015 I am fortunate to have one of each but tend to take the chrome with me 90% of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 13, 2015 Share #52 Posted February 13, 2015 Which one really makes your mouth water? That's the one! LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 13, 2015 Share #53 Posted February 13, 2015 When a camera starts making my mouth water, I'll know it's time to get my life back 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted February 13, 2015 Share #54 Posted February 13, 2015 Opal Fruits are made to make your mouth water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tietje Posted February 13, 2015 Share #55 Posted February 13, 2015 I prefer chrome perhaps for nostalgic reasons as my first Leica was a second hand chrome M2 which I bought in the 1970s. Same here. My two lenses where chrome also and I never liked the look of chrome lenses on a black body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo63 Posted February 13, 2015 Share #56 Posted February 13, 2015 Black...less bling...but I hate the stupid red dot and white M... the white "M" can be picked out with a toothpick, takes about 5 mins. I ws thinking of ordering a black dot, but haven't bothered yet (had the M a year in a few weeks) 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/234259-chrome-vs-black-paint/?do=findComment&comment=2763967'>More sharing options...
kivis Posted February 13, 2015 Share #57 Posted February 13, 2015 I went black paint because people will like me better, I hope. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indergaard Posted February 13, 2015 Share #58 Posted February 13, 2015 Black...less bling...but I hate the stupid red dot and white M... Tape the red dot and use a tooth-pick on the white M lettering. The white color comes of very easily with a tooth pick! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitz Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share #59 Posted February 13, 2015 Both - When I'm working with 2 bodies I use black with wides and chrome with 50 and longer. When I use one body only I take the chrome with me - it's harder wearing than the paint and I don't particularly like tatty cameras. HAHAHAHA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted March 2, 2018 Share #60 Posted March 2, 2018 To me, many reason to get the Silver unless you wanted it to have an antique brassing antique looks. So here are my reason for Silver. 1. Lots of color trim look better on Silver than Black (like A la carte). Black body can only goes with a few color trim. 2. Chrome surface is much easier to polish or clean and less visible ffringer prints than black's 3. Looks good with both black or silver lens 4. Have a little "metal" feel than black paint But I like black too, it just limited me on playing around changes color trims Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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