Axot Posted May 18, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1) I've read a few mentions to people ordering MPs with extra customization (besides the ones on the web configurator). Could you elaborate on what else people ask? What are your experiences? 2) Did someone here order the brown leather finishing ("ages well" as per the site) and can comment / attach pictures? 3) Some complain about a few plastic parts, if I understood correctly the viewfinder itself and the exposure counter. What else is plastic and "shouldn't"? Can you have those in the original material (glass?) ordering a la carte? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi Axot, Take a look here A la carte questions. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
kokoshawnuff Posted May 19, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 19, 2012 Options not part of the configurater include, but probably not limited to: black hot shoe, black shutter release collar, black frame counter with white lettering, and exclusions of parts of the classic script options. Also I don't think Leica makes cameras with glass viewfinder and frame counter windows. So that would not be an option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalo Posted May 19, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 19, 2012 The main thing that made me go for a second hand à la carte MP when I found it: the frame lines. It has 35/50/90 only (0.72 finder - M2 set up, which seems not present in the regular options). The original owner chose blank black chrome and "vulcanit" covering. He had my MP made without knowing... The black chrome wears slowly and with the brass underneath, it's beauty. Alexander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted May 19, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 19, 2012 The main thing that made me go for a second hand à la carte MP when I found it: the frame lines. It has 35/50/90 only (0.72 finder - M2 set up, which seems not present in the regular options). Alexander With the 0.72 there are three frame set options one of which is the M2 set, which is why I shoot an M2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalo Posted May 19, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 19, 2012 I stand corrected, enjoying my metered M2 Alexander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted May 19, 2012 Share #6 Posted May 19, 2012 I stand corrected, enjoying my metered M2 Alexander :D If you remove the battery you will experience the full uncluttered viewfinder the the M2 users love so much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalo Posted May 19, 2012 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can happen anytime I forget spares... My hit rate and speed using slide film with the M2 was even lower than now (that's what I am telling myself to justify the attraction to the MP). But agreed, I should never have sold the M2 though... A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted May 19, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 19, 2012 I am more than willing to forgive if you are shooting slide, I suspect though of all the types of 35mm film that may be the first to die. I would enjoy it while you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 19, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 19, 2012 Mine's an ALC .85 MP4. It only has framelines for 35, 50, 90 &135. I have a "normal" .85 M7 and an M2 so I have the best of all three worlds Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xalo Posted May 20, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 20, 2012 Bill, that's not nice. Your set is re-kindling my carefully stiffled wish for a M7 0.58 for 25/28mm... My CLE is ailing. The M3 covers the longer range in my set up. Alexander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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