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How do you like the new black coating of M11

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  1. 1. How do you like the new black coating (M11)?

    • I like the new black coating of M11 better than the black chrome of M10 models because it feels more grippy
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    • I prefer the older black chrome coating from the M10 because it felt smoother
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    • For me it feels just as good
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1 hour ago, lct said:

Why "because it felt smoother" and not "because it scratches less"? It is black paint isn't it so little chance it resist scratches as well as black chrome i would think but i may be wrong.

I seriously doubt that it’s paint. Magnesium/aluminium alloys are notoriously hard to paint, and would require multiple coats, including a hard glossy clear coat on top, or it’d scratch or flake as soon as you’d look at it.

The black ”paint” is more likely hard anodization with a surface treatment to make it grippier. HA can be extremely tough and wear proof - if grown right and thick enough, it’s essentially amorphous sapphire. Making it grippier (larger surface area) will, however, make it less wear resistant.

 

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2 hours ago, lct said:

Why "because it felt smoother" and not "because it scratches less"? It is black paint isn't it so little chance it resist scratches as well as black chrome i would think but i may be wrong.

Only time will tell...but after a few weeks it is holding up exceptionally well. My M10 and M10M showed rub marks from the straps almost immediately...so far none on M11 with same strap. I read somewhere that this is the same black finish used on Leica's Binoculars, which generally receive more handling and abuse, so I think Leica has a history with this finish.

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1 hour ago, digitalfx said:

My M10 and M10M showed rub marks from the straps almost immediately...

The M10 platform eliminated the plastic protectors above the strap lugs (presumably for better weather sealing). I add a small leather ‘donut’ ring under my standard Leica 14312 straps on all my M10 versions.  Not a mark after extended use.

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rramesh

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When I saw the demo camera in the store, it had chipped in a couple of places. Somehow I get the feeling that this finish may be less durable than the black chrome of the M10. Also the Visoflex will leave bright marks over time. 

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tom0511

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vor 15 Stunden schrieb lct:

Why "because it felt smoother" and not "because it scratches less"? It is black paint isn't it so little chance it resist scratches as well as black chrome i would think but i may be wrong.

Yes, I should have included durability, but when don know yet if it is better or worse or same.

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22 hours ago, digitalfx said:

Only time will tell...but after a few weeks it is holding up exceptionally well. My M10 and M10M showed rub marks from the straps almost immediately...so far none on M11 with same strap. I read somewhere that this is the same black finish used on Leica's Binoculars, which generally receive more handling and abuse, so I think Leica has a history with this finish.

Those rub marks where quite easily removable. So, no reason for complaints.

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7 hours ago, Gobert said:

Those rub marks where quite easily removable. So, no reason for complaints.

How exactly? I tried everything...still there

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3 hours ago, digitalfx said:

How exactly? I tried everything...still there

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I've got zero rub marks after six months with a black paint M10-R and rub marks on my brand new M10M after a week. Works the same with or without marks so nothing that's ever bothered me on the dozen Leica's I've owned the last twenty five years. 

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8 hours ago, charlesphoto99 said:

Works the same with or without marks so nothing that's ever bothered me on the dozen Leica's I've owned the last twenty five years. 

Never bothered me either, I posted in answer to a question about durability of finish. Same strap on M11 hasn't left same rub marks, thats all.

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On 2/1/2022 at 8:23 AM, digitalfx said:

How exactly? I tried everything...still there

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same here, a few spots in my M10M is leaving a chrome marks... just like yours.

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