I love my MP

[bayerische]

I don't have an MP, and somehow the missing Leitz or Leica logo, aswell as the missing "Leica M6" or in the MP case "Leica MP" text missing disturbs me somehow.

But I understand the wish of keeping the Camera as clean as possible. I love Black Leicas. I believe a Camera should be Black.

And I'm looking at my M6 right now. And telling it how much I enjoy using it, and how happy and fortunate I am to be a Leica owner.

Why Oh why didn't I buy Leica earlier?

[fonziewonzie]

I've been following all the M8 hoopla lately and it only made me realize that I think I'm far better off buying an MP.

Now, being the digital nut I am, I will process my own negs but I will get a scanner to put my MP photos on the computer.

But yeah, the MP sounds like an amazing tool while they sort everything out with the M8.

My only indecision now is if I want to go silver, or if I want to go black... I can't wait to have it on my hands though.

[ddp]

Ah yes...the wonderful MP. Instead of a DMR...I added a second. Pic has been posted before somewhere here....

[abrewer]

Nice strap on the near one, Dan.

Is that "Artisans and Artists"?

Thanks.

Allan

[eric_lajeunesse]

I love my MP of course,
aux plaisir!! ,eric

[treeplanter]

Count me in as another enthusiastically happy MP owner. I picked up mine (black 0.72) two years back and it has quickly become my favorite 35mm camera. And, as corny as this may sound, it's made me a better photographer too. At least my friends say so.

Jim Bielecki

[ddp]

Originally Posted by abrewer

Nice strap on the near one, Dan.

Is that "Artisans and Artists"?

Thanks.

Allan

Allan,

That is a Leica Ala Carte strap to match the "ostrich" style on my MP...thanks!

[twom4]

I love my M4s.

[frc]

My kingdom, my kingdom, my kingdom for a horse.
A workhorse please.

[rob_x2004]

What are peoples thoughts on 75 or 90 for portraits for this camera? Leave aside Summilux v Summicron debate for the moment. Just the length.

Regards

[ddp]

Originally Posted by rob_x2004

What are peoples thoughts on 75 or 90 for portraits for this camera? Leave aside Summilux v Summicron debate for the moment. Just the length.

Regards

I've used both on my MP's - although I own a 90. Mostly use the .85 body for that...no problems for me using them.

Originally Posted by rob_x2004

What are peoples thoughts on 75 or 90 for portraits for this camera? Leave aside Summilux v Summicron debate for the moment. Just the length.

Regards

Hi Rob,

i use both, my 0.72 MP and the 0.58 M7 with the 90 mm but have to admit that the 1.25 viewfinder magnifier does help a great deal. In both cases i can still see the exposure controls.

cheers

[M'Ate]

A wonderful, silky smooth, Mechanically Perfect instrument.

Will it survive the arrival of the M8 I wonder ?

[R.Morrison]

Originally Posted by martin

me & my MP

I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at the images of everyone's love object, but Martin, yours was the most emotive by far; kunst indeed.

Robert Morrison, M4-P, etc.

[stevem7]

Just bought a shiny new MP a week ago. Was ina car accident while wearing it and now its scratched and has dried blood in the crevices of the shutter dial and film advance. Works perfectly though, just looks older than it is. I bought the black.

[LADP]

[martin]

@LADP
sorry, but in my opinion the silver lense in my opinion does not fit very well to a bp mp

[LADP]

Martin, I know many will feel as you do. My 35 'cron is black, but I have to say that I kind of like the silver lenses, partially because of the brass and heavier construction, and partially because of the esthetic. I do prefer BP for the body though, and it has been said many times in the fashion world that black goes with everything.

[imported_peter_m]

That would be my choice, black body and silver lens.

Nice pictures guys..... I am drooling all over my keyboard.

Peter

[ddp]

Silver on a black body looks amazing....but in the end, what difference does it really make? I mean, it's not affecting the final image. I am always fascinated by this discussion when it arises....