Leica has revealed another limited edition version of its Leica M-10R full-frame rangefinder camera, called the Black Paint edition – but that paint won’t stay on its limited edition body forever.
Instead, the high-gloss paint finish will apparently wear over time to reveal the brass underneath, which will “slowly expose itself as you imprint your use on the camera over a long period of time”.
This is no doubt a nod back to the days when Leica cameras were used by photojournalists in the 1960s, producing worn, vintage examples that are still highly prized.
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