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06/06/2008 13:26

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I only own a few fakes. This is one of the most interesting. The metal has a strange brownish tint. It was strange enough to me that I had the plating tested to find out what it was!

Challange: What is this camera plated with? I will confirm if it is guessed or will post the answer monday.


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06/06/2008 13:34

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Hi Nathan,

I own a Leica fake with a similar finish. I think it looks to be nickel.
This particular fake was finished beautifully, and above all, put together better than new.

Steve

06/06/2008 15:56

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Wow this is cool looking version! It does look nickel-plated, I agree with Steve. I have same exact one but shiny chrome finish Smile. I can post pictures if interested.

Vlad.

06/06/2008 19:06

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Nathan
The first fake Yura very probably is plated with real Titanium! In Russia this was once common once I bought real titanium dishes at extreme low price with a street vendor. Star War surplus after the fall of the Empire!
Regards
LP

06/06/2008 19:08

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Nathan
The first fake Yura very probably is plated with real Titanium! In Russia this was once common once I bought real titanium dishes at extreme low price with a street vendor. Star War surplus after the fall of the Empire!
Regards
LP

06/06/2008 19:13

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Congradulations Luiz!!!!!!!!!!

Good eye! Yes it is plated in Titanium.

I was curious what it would cost to do it to a camera so I researched it. I was quoted over $5000 and it would take approx 6 months.
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