Silver M9 / M9M

[setuporg]

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I wonder how did the preference distribution end up on the silver vs black finish for the original M9 and M9M.  E.g. I see a used 9+ silver M9-P offered at B&H for $3,900, signifying its premium value.  The silver M9M came about two years after the original black and were supposedly much more uncommon.  It's hard to come upon them used, lest pristine...

[ianman]

8 hours ago, setuporg said:

The silver M9M came about two years after the original black and were supposedly much more uncommon.

"the original black"?. Both finishes were available from day one... for both models. As far as I can remember here the preference seemed to be about 50/50.

There are probably less M9M than M9 though as owners weren't that impressed with the added features for the added cost.

Edited June 23, 2020 by ianman

[ianman]

3 hours ago, ianman said:

There are probably less M9M than M9 though as owners weren't that impressed with the added features for the added cost.

Edit a couple of hours later.... sorry, I confused M9-P with M9M! 🙄😇

[gunston]

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Edited June 25, 2020 by gunston

[Jeff S]

On 6/22/2020 at 5:39 PM, setuporg said:

The silver M9M came about two years after the original black and were supposedly much more uncommon.  It's hard to come upon them used, lest pristine...

Appears pristine, but pricey...

https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/used-m-cameras/products/used-leica-m-monochrom-silver-chrome-extra-battery-thumbs-up-1-929-shots-new-ccd-recent-leica-cla?variant=34021039767683
 

Jeff