David Low wrote:
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As for Champagne v versus titanium versus black, in the UK it doesn't
matter a jot (all other things being equal). In fact many photographers
of my acquaintance would never ever go for black, as it disfigures so
quickly. I wish my NIB OM2sp was in metal rather than paint. (Actually
black bodies usually go a bit cheaper in shops here, coz they are
usually shabbier).
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Another thing about black is that it absorbs and radiates heat well and
is the opposite of chrome in this regard. Theoreticaly, on a sunny day
a black camera body will heat up more quickly than a chrome plated one.
I'd be interested to know if anyone has noticed such a phenomenon.
I agree with David, by the way, that an old black camera usually looks
scruffier that a similarly aged chrome plated one. The chrome OM-2N I
bought recently looks surprisingly clean and unmarked for its age; I
bet if it was black there would show be a lot more brassing and scratch
marks. I also agree, BTW, that it's a pity the 2S was only available in
black - maybe I should get mine stripped and chrome (or gold) plated?
;-)
Regards,
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Ray
"The trouble with resisting temptation is
you never know when you'll get another chance!"
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