Black RF cameras

[taunusreiter]

Recently I saw a black Canon-P at ebay but for my eyes it looks re-painted.
According to Dechert the Canon-V, VI, P and 7 were sporadic made in black.
The particular one at ebay had a *red* P engraving, and chrome strap-lugs. Anyone knows what is common?

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3837986354


Regards
Frank

[Rich Silfver]

Funny, I saw the same black Canon P and asked the same question over on photo.net - even sent a question to pacific rim camera.

The replies I got back said that a true, original black Canon P should have black strap lugs as well as black rewind lever - this one has chrome. If the camera didnt looks so nice I'd say that maybe those parts were replacement parts - but the way it looks makes me believe that this is a repainted Canon P.
It also seems to miss the lever next to the lens.

Gorgeous camera nonetheless.

[taunusreiter]

yes, looks nice in black. a bit high priced paintjob...
What's missing here is the self timer lever, which on black cameras have white dots.

[Rich Silfver]

Here's one for $2,500: http://www.rarecameras.com/LeicaC8.html

;)

[taunusreiter]

high priced stuff. Got my 7 and a mint 0.95/50 for together 900 bucks.

[Rich Silfver]

Taunus, like so many things in like collectible items are priced not always because of functionality but because of how rare they are - and that there are people that have the interest and means to collect them.

Nothing wrong with that and no difference from collecting stamps, coins, watches, etc :)

Nice lens for the 7. Got some photos taken with that kit to post here? Would love to see.

[taunusreiter]

..."nice", your kidding :-) it looks' cool, impressive and kindofa monster...but makes interesting pictures wide open ;-)

[Brian Sweeney]

Another 50mm F0.95 user! I need to upload some more shots from mine.

This Canon P has got to be a repaint. The shutter curtain has a lot of "wrinkles" which indicate use. The paint job is perfect. It is just not possible to use a camera that much and not get some wear, even if it is kept in a case and removed only to load and unload. The paint jobs are expensive; this one by Shintaro would have run about $700. It is nice looking, and sold for the price of a Canon P with a trip to Shintaro. The seller should have forked out the extra money and had the curtains replaced.

[taunusreiter]

It doesn't say "originally black" but one can suggest. The seller doesn't respond to my question in this concern... true, the shutter curtain looks very scuffed. I think in case of a Canon the shutter tells the truth about what life the camera have had.