earleygallery Posted February 12, 2015 Share #21 Posted February 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Oh dear, the thread has been moderated! The photos of Mr Kravitz showing us all he has have been removed. I was going to make a joke about what he may have used to polish these special Leica's. I won't bother now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Hi earleygallery, Take a look here Lenny Kravitz Edition - cool, pretentious, or hoax?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pico Posted February 12, 2015 Share #22 Posted February 12, 2015 This offering can't be much worse than what we buy into when we get a black paint Leica. [... snip what made me laugh ...] I got my first black paint Leica M4 with 50mm Summilux when I was a Chicago area news photographer (1968 or so) and black paint was all that was available other than chrome, which I do not like. I unboxed it at the store counter, throwing away the box and all the crap inside, strapped it up, left and within six months of professional use it was brassed from sweaty hands. None of my peers considered the wear anything but the cost of use. That's the way it should be. ...but the truth is I bought two and one is still in the box... Such is the fate of a a one-time stoner. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted February 13, 2015 Share #23 Posted February 13, 2015 hey! someone removed my miniature tripod joke. ı guess they are really building this camera! what a giant mistake. serious leica collectors will be super pissed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted February 13, 2015 Share #24 Posted February 13, 2015 Oh dear, the thread has been moderated! hey! someone removed my miniature tripod joke. Skynet never sleeps: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted February 14, 2015 Share #25 Posted February 14, 2015 This offering can't be much worse than what we buy into when we get a black paint Leica. My local rep who has been with Leica for over 20 years told me the other day that that Leica uses black paint rather than black chrome because, they feel their customers want their camera to wear and brass. A Leica man doesn't want his M to stay pristine. When a Leica man takes his camera out of the cabinet to shoot Kitty, he wants it to look like he has actually used it. The beautiful flat black finish on, say the M4, holds up much too well for the Leica man that puts gaffers tape on his M and deliberately polishes off the edges... and then posts pictures on this forum. So, you get from Leica what you ask for. Don't completely blame Leica. Rick Paint, because it has real thickness, can cover up little errors in finishing, errors that would never be hidden by chrome; colored or otherwise. Paint makes finishing quicker, 'prettier' and cheaper. Sounds pretty pragmatic to me. Why does your local rep feel the need to blame his customer? The images I've seen of very early Leicas (before they even had very many customers) are cameras that were painted black. Black is beautiful, scientific, serious, rigid. Black is always proper, just ask Chanel. Paint is dry wetness, liquid. Perfect, perfect, for curves. Just ask the Italians. This is not to say there aren't those who think a brassy Leica automatically means they've cycled from Greenwich to Machu Picchu (and they have the sandpaper to prove it), but it can mean a brassy Leica is, at least, a Leica that has been used for its purpose; something Leica & Co. appears to refute with this particular "special" edition, their other appeals to their history not withstanding. BP MP ALC, s-a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 14, 2015 Share #26 Posted February 14, 2015 Paint, because it has real thickness, can cover up little errors in finishing, errors that would never be hidden by chrome; colored or otherwise. Paint makes finishing quicker, 'prettier' and cheaper. Sounds pretty pragmatic to me. Why does your local rep feel the need to blame his customer? The images I've seen of very early Leicas (before they even had very many customers) are cameras that were painted black. Black is beautiful, scientific, serious, rigid. Black is always proper, ust ask Chanel. Paint is dry wetness, liquid. Perfect, perfect, for curves. Just ask the Italians. This is not to say there aren't those who think a brassy Leica automatically means they've cycled from Greenwich to Machu Picchu (and they have the sandpaper to prove it), but it can mean a brassy Leica is, at least, a Leica that has been used for its purpose; something Leica & Co. appears to refute with this particular "special" edition, their other appeals to their history not withstanding. BP MP ALC, s-a I'm not sure if you really know what a chrome black M4 looks like. It is none of those things you are describing or imagining. Black chrome on the M4 is thick and even and has a wonderful satin look. It is not tacky-shiny or thin or any of the things you mention. Oh, it is very difficult to damage. If, your post was tongue in cheek, please ignore. Anyway, this is what black should look like on my M4 and it wears like you wouldn't believe: 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/240986-lenny-kravitz-edition-cool-pretentious-or-hoax/?do=findComment&comment=2764582'>More sharing options...
Bill Livingston Posted February 14, 2015 Share #27 Posted February 14, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) That's a beautiful looking camera. What a lovely thing to own:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 14, 2015 Share #28 Posted February 14, 2015 The flat-black of my M9 was wearing down to brass on the edge where my thumb rested. As an experiment I applied an almost invisible layer protective film to the M9 and it works but I cannot recommend it because it was too difficult to apply. I'm all thumbs - rather one-thumbed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted February 14, 2015 Share #29 Posted February 14, 2015 I always say that dealers should offer this for cars. As a service you get your first key scratch and ding in your brand new Mercedes before you drive off the lot. It will save you the heartache when it happens a month later. As far as the Leica goes though: thanks, I can brass my camera on my own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 14, 2015 Share #30 Posted February 14, 2015 I'm not sure if you really know what a chrome black M4 looks like. It is none of those things you are describing or imagining. Black chrome on the M4 is thick and even and has a wonderful satin look. It is not tacky-shiny or thin or any of the things you mention. Oh, it is very difficult to damage. If, your post was tongue in cheek, please ignore. Anyway, this is what black should look like on my M4 and it wears like you wouldn't believe: [ATTACH]484713[/ATTACH] Use it much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 14, 2015 Share #31 Posted February 14, 2015 That's a beautiful looking camera. What a lovely thing to own And use. I'm headed of to the Pike Place market with my wife, picking out something fresh for tonight's dinner we'll cook together... and I'll take the M4 (circa 1964), a roll of Ilford HP5 plus 400, and a silver 35 Summaron 2.8. Does it get any more romantic than that? 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! I'd take this old Leica over that L. Kravitz poser, just me... got to go. Rick ps. James I'll post the pictures over in the film or photo section from today. You know what you say, "pictures?" I can develop but, I can't scan right now so there will be a delay. Welcome back. I did miss your wit, really. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I'd take this old Leica over that L. Kravitz poser, just me... got to go. Rick ps. James I'll post the pictures over in the film or photo section from today. You know what you say, "pictures?" I can develop but, I can't scan right now so there will be a delay. Welcome back. I did miss your wit, really. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/240986-lenny-kravitz-edition-cool-pretentious-or-hoax/?do=findComment&comment=2764628'>More sharing options...
dant Posted February 16, 2015 Share #32 Posted February 16, 2015 OP...more cameras for camera fondlers from Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted February 24, 2015 Share #33 Posted February 24, 2015 Seems it was not a joke! Limited edition of 125 sets of pre-brassed body & lenses... Presumably there are some very brassed-off(!) apprentices, fed up with wielding crocus-paper etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted February 24, 2015 Share #34 Posted February 24, 2015 Sales of the standard models must be really slow, it's one thing using black paint and the Leica script on a digital camera to evoke the memory of 40 to 50 year old film camera's but a pre-aged camera, wow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 24, 2015 Share #35 Posted February 24, 2015 Seems it was not a joke! Limited edition of 125 sets of pre-brassed body & lenses... Ah, but it is nothing compared to Pico's Photographer in a Box set! Not only do you receive a guaranteed unique surface worn black paint lens and body with lustrous fresh brassing, but a unique pair of pre-washed khaki pants with deeply worn knees, a reporter's vest, an instant skin tan applique with sunburn highlights, fake finger callouses, an Indiana Jones Safari hat with brim bent to fit the unique Leica rangefinder style, and a strap with leather faux film cans for your SD cards. All this is delivered in a faded wooden crate with wax seal, and two spare seals to enhance display. To add some genuine hardship - battery not included. Price? If you have to ask ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rirakuma Posted February 24, 2015 Share #36 Posted February 24, 2015 This sale strategy is common for guitars, most CS guitars are usually relicd to taste. I have to admit though this special edition looks nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted February 24, 2015 Share #37 Posted February 24, 2015 I'm sure money made from the sales of this camera will go to charity. But I couldn't see in the article which organisation it is. Does anyone know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted February 24, 2015 Share #38 Posted February 24, 2015 I'm sure money made from the sales of this camera will go to charity. But I couldn't see in the article which organisation it is. Does anyone know? Oops it was in fine print. Here's the link for the charity. http://www.mpp.org It all makes sense now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreystevens88 Posted February 24, 2015 Share #39 Posted February 24, 2015 What are the chances Lenny actually knows how to use it? So far, all I've seen via his social media is a picture of him sitting on steps with the camera around his neck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick parker Posted February 24, 2015 Share #40 Posted February 24, 2015 What are the chances Lenny actually knows how to use it? So far, all I've seen via his social media is a picture of him sitting on steps with the camera around his neck. I'm sure he can use it. I saw some of his photographs. They were all in focus and properly exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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