Bill Livingston Posted February 8, 2017 Share #161 Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) My Scottish roots are silver. I don't care if it turns blue as long as it don't turn loose. Yes... well my roots were originally Scottish too... what colour do you think I should go for... this is me at the end of last year... 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! Thinking about it... that looks like a strong argument for a black body and silver lenses..! Edited February 8, 2017 by Bill Livingston 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Thinking about it... that looks like a strong argument for a black body and silver lenses..! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268672-black-or-silver-%E2%80%93-and-does-it-matter/?do=findComment&comment=3207597'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 Hi Bill Livingston, Take a look here Black or silver – and does it matter. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jdlaing Posted February 8, 2017 Share #162 Posted February 8, 2017 Blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted February 8, 2017 Share #163 Posted February 8, 2017 I know what the biggest chance is that you're getting but I won't tell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted February 8, 2017 Share #164 Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) The philosophy of Terry Pratchett's Monks of Cool is apropos here: From The Thief of Time: "There are the Brothers of Cool, a reserved and secretive sect which believes that only through ultimate coolness can the universe be comprehended, and that black works with everything, and that chrome will never truly go out of style." From Lords and Ladies: "The Monks of Cool...have a passing-out test for a novice. He is taken into a room full of all types of clothing and asked: Yo, my son, which of these is the most stylish thing to wear? And the correct answer is: 'Hey, whatever I select.' Edit: I leave it to the reader to determine why Bill's portrait above made me think of the monks of Cool. Edited February 8, 2017 by adan 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Livingston Posted February 8, 2017 Share #165 Posted February 8, 2017 Just trying to look more and more like my avatar Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted February 8, 2017 Share #166 Posted February 8, 2017 I choose black for the M10. I think it doesnt matter much - but I find black might draw slightly less attention because it looks less retro. I have a silver MP (film) which I like too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonewall Brigade Posted February 9, 2017 Share #167 Posted February 9, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I told the shop where I placed my order that I'd take whatever became available first. I'm going to ask the shop not to tell me what colour it is when they phone for payment and to confirm delivery, so I get a surprise when it comes. I'm trying hard not to grow up. They send you a red M10 to match that new red lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 9, 2017 Share #168 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) And a patch of black tape (you know what for) looks better on a black camera, too Get a black dot from DAG....inexpensive, but much nicer looking, without messing up top plate finish. edit...forgot you're not in US....but maybe there's a similar alternative in your area....or someone can pick one up here for you. DAG does a professional job on them. Jeff Edited February 9, 2017 by Jeff S Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 9, 2017 Share #169 Posted February 9, 2017 I've owned black and chrome Ms since the 80's, most recently a black M240 and a back-up chrome M8.2.....both with black dots. Finish selection depended on availability and my mood at the time. On one occasion that mood swung to titanium, but that was short lived. This time I'm going to go for silver, and as others noted, I went right to the top of my dealer's list for the first silver one he gets. I haven't seen a silver one in person, but based on pics, it appears to be a lighter/brighter finish than my chrome M8.2. Can anyone corroborate a difference? Someone said the silver M10 is like the M9-P, but I don't know how that compared to the chrome M8.2. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coup de foudre Posted February 10, 2017 Share #170 Posted February 10, 2017 Get a black dot from DAG....inexpensive, but much nicer looking, without messing up top plate finish. edit...forgot you're not in US....but maybe there's a similar alternative in your area....or someone can pick one up here for you. DAG does a professional job on them. Jeff Does DAG still have them? If so, I'm in the U.S. until the first week of March... PM me ASAP if you're interested and I'll be your mule in Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 10, 2017 Share #171 Posted February 10, 2017 Does DAG still have them? If so, I'm in the U.S. until the first week of March... PM me ASAP if you're interested and I'll be your mule in Europe.. DAG still has a supply of black dots that fit the M8/9.....he hasn't seen an M10 in person to know if it has the same sized dot, although he's sold some to M10 owners in the hope it does (the M240 dot was considerably larger). We should hear back from folks here who have ordered the M8/9 dot from him for their M10. Of course 01af is the one who should PM you if he's interested....I'm all set here in the US. Nice of you to offer. Jeff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coup de foudre Posted February 10, 2017 Share #172 Posted February 10, 2017 DAG still has a supply of black dots that fit the M8/9.....he hasn't seen an M10 in person to know if it has the same sized dot, although he's sold some to M10 owners in the hope it does (the M240 dot was considerably larger). We should hear back from folks here who have ordered the M8/9 dot from him for their M10. Of course 01af is the one who should PM you if he's interested....I'm all set here in the US. Nice of you to offer. Jeff TA! I was too tired to multi-quote last night... The offer stands for anyone in Europe that wants a black dot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsydaus Posted February 11, 2017 Share #173 Posted February 11, 2017 I heard that the black one takes better pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coup de foudre Posted February 15, 2017 Share #174 Posted February 15, 2017 So I was out shooting last night with my well-worn black chrome MM (in a well-worn Luigi case, with a well-brassed Thumbs-Up -- both used through 3 different cameras), a slightly brassed BP 50mm Summilux pre-asph and the lady next to me got so excited... It wasn't because it was a Leica -- it was because it was a camera rather than an iPhone. So I guess now even black is considered retro 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted February 16, 2017 Share #175 Posted February 16, 2017 I heard that the black one takes better pictures. Yes but the future black paint M10P is reported to be better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 16, 2017 Share #176 Posted February 16, 2017 Just curious, what color would (will ?) be the next M-D10 Monochrom ? I'd like Black Paint, but with the plain BP at the rear (no LCD !), it would be very strange, like plain back of Leica Standard . If Leica release one of these, of course. Just waiting for one silver M10 , hoping not too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted February 16, 2017 Share #177 Posted February 16, 2017 Red Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentShutter Posted February 16, 2017 Share #178 Posted February 16, 2017 M10 Silver shoots slightly better images than the black version. The differences are subtle, but if you pixel peep you can see the differences. Good one..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentShutter Posted February 16, 2017 Share #179 Posted February 16, 2017 I heard that the black one takes better pictures. Trump reported this as Fake News ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share #180 Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) So I was out shooting last night with my well-worn black chrome MM (in a well-worn Luigi case, with a well-brassed Thumbs-Up -- both used through 3 different cameras), a slightly brassed BP 50mm Summilux pre-asph and the lady next to me got so excited... It wasn't because it was a Leica -- .... was it because you were carrying it in your trousers pocket? Edited February 16, 2017 by marcg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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