Thanks, Joel. I can't say I prefer either, except that I prefer something
durable. I was brought up on Leicas, and theis black doesn't chip off. The
champagne is paint, too, isn't it? Now being a hater of everready cases
(they're ever ready to get in my way; and I like the feel of the camera in my
hands), how do I protect these finishes?
John
Joel Wilcox wrote:
> At 09:01 AM 1/26/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >Hello, All,
> >As a newbie to Olympus, I'm a little puzzled by something. Everywhere I
> turn I
> >see references to the fact that the black paint does not adhere well so
> one can
> >expect flaws here and there. Are the people I'm reading misinformed?
> >If not, why are black bodies desirable?
> >John
>
> John,
> They seem to be more desirable because they are more desired. Meaning, no
> good reason. Maybe the black bodies look more modern. I love my OM-2S's,
> but I prefer chrome/champagne when they are available.
>
> Joel Wilcox
> Iowa City, Iowa USA
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