Actually, for a very long time, most consumer cameras were silver.
Black cameras were hard to come by (only a few manufacturers made
them) and were mostly used by photojournalists. They preferred them
because they were unobtrusive... they didn't call as much attention
to the photographer as chrome bodies did. This was especially true
in war zones. However, Viet Nam brought the image of war
correspondent pjs with their black Nikons into homes all over
America and a mystique was born. However, your estimate of 99%
black cameras is a bit off, I'd say... I still think the majority of
cameras are silver colored.
Ed Senior
I have heard the unobtrusive explanation before, but I have never
bought it. My eye is drawn to an all black camera more than a silver
or gold camera. Today, I have even seen advice that taking pictures
with photography shy people is more successful with a non-black
camera which is seen as pro or a reporter. People don't notice
"amateur" colors as much. I think it is all fashion and image.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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