andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have moved these posts out of the "I love my MP" thread, as they were sending the original thread off topic a bit. AB Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/149938-musings-of-a-new-mp-owner-moved-out-of-i-love-my-mp-thread/?do=findComment&comment=1653550'>More sharing options...
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antistatic Posted April 22, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 22, 2011 Not too shabby. More pics please. BTW which hood is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 22, 2011 It's a 12504 hood - the one that separates to allow the use of Series 7 filters. I use it all the time on the 35 ASPH. It works perfectly, doesn't fall off, and hasn't got the world's most expensive square inch of rubberised plastic as a cover... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 22, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 22, 2011 Hi Andy You need to be familar with the lens as well, or you preset with a handheld. The very small lenses are a challange, if you use more than one or two. You really (need to) select the lenses for ergonomics rather then MTF or £. I preset... But enjoy, blue sky, patch of cloud and the grass is growning, growing whatever. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted April 22, 2011 BTW, the MP's shutter dial can be adjusted with the finger tip of the digit that's on the shutter release. Can't get much easier than that, can it ? You just need to get used to it. Takes more than an afternoon, but you've got that time ahead of you. Thanks Rolo. I'm pleased to see you up and about again The shutter speed dial is a little stiff, but I will persevere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 22, 2011 Hi Andy You need to be familar with the lens as well, or you preset with a handheld. I have used the 35 ASPH for several years. I intend to find a collapsable Elmar f2.8 for the M2, the 50 Summicron will stay on the M7 and the 35 ASPH on the MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted April 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Rolo. I'm pleased to see you up and about again The shutter speed dial is a little stiff, but I will persevere Ha, I'm up, but not about yet. Shutter dial should be firm, but not too heavy. Probably loosen up quickly; pair of pliers will help. With your MP and M7, learn to always push the shutter speed dial in the direction of the viewfinder arrows. One is from the front of the wheel, the other is the back. Simple and stops the nonsense about wrong direction of rotation - just front or back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted April 22, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 22, 2011 Hi Andy, Wow, stunning camera ! Love to see your pictures. What lens cap do you use with the 12504 hood? Kind regards, Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted April 22, 2011 I use a bog standard 39 diameter plastic one. It fits inside the 12504 a treat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted April 22, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 22, 2011 Thanks Rolo. I'm pleased to see you up and about again The shutter speed dial is a little stiff, but I will persevere ...stunning lump of metal, glass and leather, Señor Barton - congratulations. You will need to "break in" the shutter dial over a period of time. Yes, it does start out stiff, but as pointed out by the inimitable Rolo, it soon becomes a finger tip job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 22, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 22, 2011 I have used the 35 ASPH for several years. It is a lot easier if you are only going to use one lens, the asph is not bad either. I can only use the aperture ring i.e. I dont 'let go of' the shutter release and wind on lever. Althought the LEDs are rather compelling, I'll fire and adjust aperture second, most times. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted April 22, 2011 Cripes... I've taken two shots with it. It will never be the same again b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted April 22, 2011 It's taken just 12 hours to turn me into a fondler. That can't be good. "Never a fondler be", isn't that right? I'll be on the look out for a black paint lens next... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted April 22, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 22, 2011 Cripes... I've taken two shots with it. It will never be the same again b The way the prices are going it's probably actually increased in value since you got it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted April 22, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 22, 2011 Congrats Andy. I was very satisfied with both of my M7's, now you have me thinking, perhaps an M7 and an MP would make more sense. I'll be interested to hear how you incorporate both in your workflow in terms of how easy it is to go from one body to the other (assuming you kept your M7). Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted April 22, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 22, 2011 "Never a fondler be", isn't that right? You need to drop it onto a rock http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/film-forum/8842-i-love-my-mp-90.html#post1483232 Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted April 22, 2011 I had intended to sell the M7, but circumstances may allow me to keep it. I do think the MP will be a contemplative camera, while the M7 with the winder will be for more fast moving subjects. Who knows? It's all part of the learning experience. And part of the fun. For me, fun is what it's all about, and if I have found the part of my life where I can afford to run an M7 and an MP together, I will run with it for a while. I might die tomorrow. Life is too short. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 22, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 22, 2011 You need to learn that trick how to use it as a bottle opener, there are photos on here somewhere of a nice MP being used for that, makes a nice pattern in the brass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted April 22, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 22, 2011 Life is too short. It most certainly is, and good on you Andy for adopting this attitude. I've been battling a couple of very nasty ailments for the last two months (one of them not even yet fully confirmed), and after much humming and hawing about a Noctilux for next years return to Cuba, I have decided to just do it. When my number is up, I want to ensure I lived life to the fullest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted April 22, 2011 Jeff, I know where you're coming from. My blog has all my info. Carpe diem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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