gyoung Posted April 25, 2011 Share #41 Posted April 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Andy How is the viewfinder blockage with the 12404 hood compared to the 12526 rectangular one? I also have the IROOA which blocks more so I am contemplating drilling out a section of my rectangular hood to make it like that of the 28mm summicron 12451 hood. Congratulations on your new MP. Nick I modified the standard rectangular one myself, see :- http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/134963-vented-lens-hood-summicron-35-asph.html Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Hi gyoung, Take a look here Musings of a new MP owner (moved out of "I love my MP" thread). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share #42 Posted April 26, 2011 But, hey, now you can utilize the cover of the battery compartment if needed....... It's the only reason I bought an MP Thanks again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted April 26, 2011 Share #43 Posted April 26, 2011 Isn't it lovely! Looking forward to the pictures. Regards Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted April 26, 2011 Share #44 Posted April 26, 2011 Andy, My advice is to drop the "Lederhosen" and go naked ! Although tough protection they can cause chafing by the stitched seams rubbing against the body's skin. You have spent a fortune to get the MP you might as well grip the naked body and enjoy the feeling instead of feeling it through those posh leather trousers. This happened to me but then I did take the MP out of the ERC whenever I went out, but used the ERC for protection while travelling, so many times rubbing the skin. Now I use an OP TECH Neoprene RangeFinder RF1 case. You can see the chafing between the frame selector lever and the strap on my MP. The MP grip is super grippy but easily worn, like sports tyres. Regards, Lincoln 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=1656620'>More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted April 27, 2011 Share #45 Posted April 27, 2011 I modified the standard rectangular one myself, see :-http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/134963-vented-lens-hood-summicron-35-asph.html Gerry That is the alteration I'm thinking of doing to the rectangular hood. I am surprised that no camera technician appears to offer this modification service which should be very neat with the right machining tools. As for Leica, how much could it possibly add to the cost of the lens to vent that corner of the hood... Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted April 27, 2011 Share #46 Posted April 27, 2011 Gerry That is the alteration I'm thinking of doing to the rectangular hood. I am surprised that no camera technician appears to offer this modification service which should be very neat with the right machining tools. As for Leica, how much could it possibly add to the cost of the lens to vent that corner of the hood... Nick It seems so obvious, especially as the hood for the 21 Elmarit asph. has just such a cutout for nor reason I can think of. It took me about 20 mins. with a small modellers drill and small files, quite easy! Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted May 2, 2011 Share #47 Posted May 2, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Congrats Andy! I eventually swapped out my two M7s for two MPs as I found I overused the AE on the M7s to the detriment of my exposures. Unfortunately I also contracted an addiction for black paint lenses and use a BP 35/2 ASPH and both a BP 50/1.4 ASPH and pre-ASPH. A bit expensive but awfully nice to use... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted May 2, 2011 Share #48 Posted May 2, 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. Same reason why I bought the MP this week! next to my M9:) I stupidly traded the old MP against the M9. Never do that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted May 2, 2011 Share #49 Posted May 2, 2011 Andy,My advice is to drop the "Lederhosen" and go naked ! Although tough protection they can cause chafing by the stitched seams rubbing against the body's skin. You have spent a fortune to get the MP you might as well grip the naked body and enjoy the feeling instead of feeling it through those posh leather trousers. This happened to me but then I did take the MP out of the ERC whenever I went out, but used the ERC for protection while travelling, so many times rubbing the skin. Now I use an OP TECH Neoprene RangeFinder RF1 case. You can see the chafing between the frame selector lever and the strap on my MP. The MP grip is super grippy but easily worn, like sports tyres. Regards, Lincoln You can also use the " lederhosen" at minus 20 degrees celsius. Stops your nose from freezing to the camera! Nice when you walk over frozen " Ostsee " sea! I think the original Leica leather M6 -2002 -case ist the best for this work. 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=1661653'>More sharing options...
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