M11 black wear

[egrossman]

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I just received my M11-D and this is my first black M camera with the new black coating on aluminum, which feels different to the touch than the black coated brass of my M10-M. I use gaffers tape above the lugs to prevent shine on the case with the Monochrom and I was wondering how the M11 finish wears and if I should do the same for the M10-D?

Thanks

Erik

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[RF’sDelight]

 I think it feels inferior to the BP and real chrome Ms. And I’m curious how this paint will generally wear in the future.

[egrossman]

I would have to agree with you in that I also prefer the finish of the black chrome as well.

[RobW0]

I like the feel of the new paint (I have M11-P and M11-M). That is nothing against the BP which I have on my MP. I think it will wear well also. 

[elmars]

I think the new black paint is great. It has much more grip than the previous surfaces, so it's easier to handle the camera. And it's the most resistant colour I know (not just on M cameras, but ever). We probably don't need to worry about durability, it comes from the military sector.

[jankap]

vor 3 Stunden schrieb elmars:

We probably don't need to worry about durability, it comes from the military sector.

Interesting. Is the turnover in this sector the reason of the development?

[marchyman]

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The strap on my M11 has leather protectors.  Either the protectors work, the paint is very strong, or some combination of the two.  No marks after 18 months of use. I am assuming the D has the same finish.

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[CaseyS]

After two years, my black M11 shows no wear.  The black brass thumbs-up attached is showing some nice brass.

[Photoworks]

The black of the M11 is fantastic. I have the camera in daily carry since it camera out. much more durable than the M10 finish.

The only signs of wear are on the ISO dial and on-off switch, and they are made of brass.

Gaffer tape is a bad idea, it turns bad when drying out.

That said I use the 3M mounting tape for the thumbie, and I had to remove it once to send in the camera for inspection, and the surface is clean with no signs.

 

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[blaaberkat]

Like the above, my M11 also shows a nice wear on the ISO dial, looks quite the same actually. And that’s it, no other signs of use. And that’s after 1 1/2 year of almost daily use.

I prefer the new black paint with the M11. To me it feels premium!