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jtank · 08/19/06, 01:26 PM

Hello All

I'm new to this forum and this is my first post.

I think the Leica bug has bitten me and I'm very keen to buy into the M system. This will be my first foray into rangefinder territory, and I would be very grateful for any advice that I can receive.

I'm looking to buy a new MP, along with a 35 lux and a 75 lux to start with.

1. I'm worried about the quality of the MP, after having scoured every possible bit of material on the net - the reviews have been great, but users seem to complain a lot about the quality. Is it possible that the initial production run (2003) had a few faults and that Leica has fixed things, thus making the new MPs more reliable?

2. I understand from the Leica distributor in Hong Kong that the new MP comes with a 5 year international warranty. However, I have been reading that there is a lot of unclarity about Leica's warranty, and that overseas service centres are not willing to service the camera. Is this true?

3. I've seen excellent photos taken with the 21/2.8. Is it possible to use this lens with the MP without an exteral viewfinder?

Regards

jtank

08/19/06, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
jtank Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 08/19/06 Posts: 18	MP Quality Hello All I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I think the Leica bug has bitten me and I'm very keen to buy into the M system. This will be my first foray into rangefinder territory, and I would be very grateful for any advice that I can receive. I'm looking to buy a new MP, along with a 35 lux and a 75 lux to start with. 1. I'm worried about the quality of the MP, after having scoured every possible bit of material on the net - the reviews have been great, but users seem to complain a lot about the quality. Is it possible that the initial production run (2003) had a few faults and that Leica has fixed things, thus making the new MPs more reliable? 2. I understand from the Leica distributor in Hong Kong that the new MP comes with a 5 year international warranty. However, I have been reading that there is a lot of unclarity about Leica's warranty, and that overseas service centres are not willing to service the camera. Is this true? 3. I've seen excellent photos taken with the 21/2.8. Is it possible to use this lens with the MP without an exteral viewfinder? Regards jtank