jakontil Posted January 3, 2023 Share #161 Posted January 3, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 minute ago, hmzimelka said: What bothers me a little is that in the month I had the Silver M11, the bottom plate had a slightly different texture and feel from the top plate. Now I'm beginning to doubt myself. But yeah, great news at least that it's breath both top and bottom. I have been obsessed with brasses.. and for once I wasn’t in doubt it was at least same materials, but reading early report post here made me so much in doubts that led me to keep looking for the right source 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 Hi jakontil, Take a look here M11 in Black or Silver?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted January 3, 2023 Share #162 Posted January 3, 2023 Just a confirmation but a good one thank you @hmzimelka. Now, what about the top plate... of the battery folks? Solid silver, plated platinum or...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 3, 2023 Share #163 Posted January 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, lct said: Just a confirmation but a good one thank you @hmzimelka. Now, what about the top plate... of the battery folks? Solid silver, plated platinum or...? Looks like plastic 😂😂😂 scratch easily too but doesnt matter, i buy new battery easier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmzimelka Posted January 3, 2023 Share #164 Posted January 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Musky said: 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! Can you give it a break please and provide some constructive participation in the forum... Hope a moderator can step in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 3, 2023 Share #165 Posted January 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Musky said: Look what people are posting about this $9,000 camera. The only thing to say is this is crap. 🤷🏻♂️ Mismatching finishes and plastic on a Leica M. Jesus Christ. 😅 Nah im good with that never quite feel the difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 3, 2023 Share #166 Posted January 3, 2023 The M4 had plastic parts in 1967 and since then almost all film Ms kept the same plastic tip on the wind-on lever. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewl Posted January 3, 2023 Share #167 Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I'd go for the black one again and again! Was struggling with the black or silver decision before and eventually went for the black one due to personal uncertainty whether at a certain point, I dislike silver and want to go back to black (coming from an black M10P). For me, if in doubt, black is always the first choice and, after I experienced the weight difference and the feel of the black finish for half a year, I (my personal opinion, don't get me wrong) cannot understand how someone can go for the silver merely to have that "hefty silver brass blabla" feel. Of course, as a real armchair leicaman, justifiable, but if you really go out and shoot, I don't get how one could ever want a heavier camera body than necessary Edited January 3, 2023 by Jewl 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 3, 2023 Share #168 Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Jewl said: I'd go for the black one again and again! Was struggling with the black or silver decision before and eventually went for the black one due to personal uncertainty whether at a certain point, I dislike silver and want to go back to black (coming from an black M10P). For me, if in doubt, black is always the first choice and, after I experienced the weight difference and the feel of the black finish for half a year, I (my personal opinion, don't get me wrong) cannot understand how someone can go for the silver merely to have that "hefty silver brass blabla" feel. Of course, as a real armchair leicaman, justifiable, but if you really go out and shoot, I don't get how one could ever want a heavier camera body than necessary used to the heft of brass, adding m11 just feel something most familiar and i felt more stable holding it, and i love the combination silver lens with silver body, that's me 😊 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted January 3, 2023 Share #169 Posted January 3, 2023 vor 6 Stunden schrieb Musky: Look what people are posting about this $9,000 camera. The only thing to say is this is crap. 🤷🏻♂️ Mismatching finishes and plastic on a Leica M. Jesus Christ. 😅 OMG, that goes on an on. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 3, 2023 Share #170 Posted January 3, 2023 7 hours ago, hmzimelka said: Can you give it a break please and provide some constructive participation in the forum... Hope a moderator can step in. I think I recognize Musky's MO from previous incursions, though he is now much more restrained. I hope I am wrong. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverSteve Posted January 3, 2023 Share #171 Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) Black. Old thread but, I guess, I never answered. A camera, in this case a M11, is a tool and with this tool, there is no benefit to weight. So, for me, the obvious choice was black because it is lighter. Since there's no difference between the two, other than color/weight, lighter wins for me. I'm also certainly not choosing a lens because it matches or clashes with the body finish. If I need "X" lens, I'm calling my dealer and getting the best price possible - regardless of finish. Similarly, one of the extra batteries I purchased is silver finished and I couldn't care less. Edited January 3, 2023 by DenverSteve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverSteve Posted January 3, 2023 Share #172 Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, SrMi said: I think I recognize Musky's MO from previous incursions, though he is now much more restrained. I hope I am wrong. Possible. I was just over at DPReview and he joined today and immediately posted 10 trolling posts against the M11. ??? Edited January 3, 2023 by DenverSteve 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 3, 2023 Share #173 Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, DenverSteve said: Possible. I was just over at DPReview and he joined today and immediately posted 10 trolling posts against the M11. ??? Very likely. It seems that he has been kicked out from this forum, again. The wolf changes his login name, but not his nature ;-). Edited January 3, 2023 by SrMi 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverSteve Posted January 3, 2023 Share #174 Posted January 3, 2023 37 minutes ago, SrMi said: Very likely. It seems that he has been kicked out from this forum, again. Aha. That explains it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harout62 Posted January 3, 2023 Share #175 Posted January 3, 2023 Wow I can’t believe this debate is still going on, are people still seriously debating the attributes or the benefits of Brass over Aluminum in 2023 ? .. the only advantage Brass has over Aluminuim is actually wasted on a chrome body. The only benefit to a brass top and bottom plate is how a BLACK PAINTED CAMERA looks when it gets worn down and patinas, which is subjective and I happen to really like it. But other then that there is no other advantage at all and like I said it is wasted on a chrome body. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted January 4, 2023 Share #176 Posted January 4, 2023 6 hours ago, DenverSteve said: Possible. I was just over at DPReview and he joined today and immediately posted 10 trolling posts against the M11. ??? Wow. It sounds like someone is overdue for a visit to their local "sporting house." 😎 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henners Posted January 16, 2023 Share #177 Posted January 16, 2023 If you live in a really hot/sunny country then the silver might be a better option for keeping it cool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2023 Share #178 Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Henners said: If you live in a really hot/sunny country then the silver might be a better option for keeping it cool. Yes, but what about jackdaws? They love shiny things, so I wouldn't feel safe leaving a silver M11 lying around in case they nicked it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAY KALSI Posted July 6, 2023 Share #179 Posted July 6, 2023 The advantage of the black paint finish is that when one is taking photos outdoors in bright sunlight the markings on the black paint bodies and lenses show up easily making the markings easier to read; whereas with the silver bodies and lenses the markings are difficult to read in bright sunlight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMAGEPOWER Posted July 6, 2023 Share #180 Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) Am 16.1.2023 um 18:26 schrieb Henners: If you live in a really hot/sunny country then the silver might be a better option for keeping it cool. I can absolutely second that. Last summer I was in Sicily, really hot, with a siver M11 and a black M10 Monochrom. Even when it was really hot, the silver M11 always felt cool in my hands, much cooler than the actual temperatures suggested. On the other hand the black M10 Mono heated up very easily, so I usually stowed it in my bag. I would never have thought that the difference had been so obvious! Same with the lenses, my silver (brass) Summilux 50 always felt kind of cool, whereas my other lenses (black anodized) heated up quickly. As for the jackdraws, seeing my silver camera people usually thought it was an old film camera, not worth nicking, but good for opening up a conversation. My black M10 Monochrom (and M10-R) on the other hand always prompted stealthy looks... Edited July 6, 2023 by IMAGEPOWER 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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