mustafasoleiman Posted July 12, 2007 Share #21 Posted July 12, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Why then there is no difference in weight between a chrome and a black body... can't they use the same materials for the lenses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rvaubel Posted July 13, 2007 Share #22 Posted July 13, 2007 Why then there is no difference in weight between a chrome and a black body... can't they use the same materials for the lenses? Actually the top plate and the removeable bottom plate of the M8 *is* made of brass. In fact they are milled out of a solid brass plate which results in a level of quality that is unatanuable in a cheap stamping or casting. And that bottom plate is heaaavy. The rest of the body is a magnesium casting for lightness and strength, but it is covered up with the leatherette. Leica traditionally always used brass for most of the camera body. That is what gives such a beautiful durable finish. However, I believe that the M5's and some of the M6's used a die casting that had a less durable finish. Someone can straighten me out on that. Rex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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