peter_n Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2341 Posted September 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The electricity is back after Irene! 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! 10 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/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1781816'>More sharing options...
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wattsy Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2342 Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Ian, did you have them swap in a black hotshoe? No, that's how it came. Interesting observation - I'd assumed all MP Classic bodies had a black hotshoe but it seems that is not the case. Maybe they ran out of chrome hotshoes when they were doing the limited edition run (mine is number 478 of the 500)? Edited September 1, 2011 by wattsy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el.nino Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2343 Posted September 1, 2011 MP on duty 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! 5 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/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1781913'>More sharing options...
mafoofan Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2344 Posted September 1, 2011 No, that's how it came. Interesting observation - I'd assumed all MP Classic bodies had a black hotshoe but it seems that is not the case. Maybe they ran out of chrome hotshoes when they were doing the limited edition run (mine is number 478 of the 500)? Interesting, the one's I've seen online have all had a regular silver hotshoe. I like yours better, though. I'm close to buying a new-in-box MP Classic, but trying to think up a functional excuse for replacing the top plate with one that has the basic MP engraving. The real reason is aesthetic vanity, but that's embarassing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbonthemoon Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2345 Posted September 1, 2011 That's really interesting. I'm weighting purchase of black Classic MP also, and all of the bodies I've observed had silver hot shoe. The one on the photo here doesn't look aftermarket. Pretty interesting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leican Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2346 Posted September 1, 2011 ... leica mp, a camera for a lifetime ... taking black & white photos with the analogue Leica is time-and-money-consuming ... but when you get the photos after a few weeks of developing/printing ... they always fascinate and make me smile 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! 14 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/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1782077'>More sharing options...
bbbonthemoon Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2347 Posted September 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The Black shoe is for the Classic MP (Meterless version). That's all there is to it. some black classic MP photos Heck, even here the hotshoe is silver: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/Leica/Leica-M3/Leica-MP/index4.htm wattsy, seems like you've got very special copy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2348 Posted September 1, 2011 some black classic MP photos Heck, even here the hotshoe is silver: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/Leica/Leica-M3/Leica-MP/index4.htm wattsy, seems like you've got very special copy Yeah, I know! Just googled it and saw it. Funny though, all the Black Classic MPs I saw had the hot show. This must simply be that Leica picked up whatever they had on hand, just like their serial numbers jumping from the M4-P to M4-2 without any clear rule... Still, I prefer the Black hot shoe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted September 1, 2011 Share #2349 Posted September 1, 2011 The protective ring around the lens release button is silver on these MP Classics also. (Actually I thought you meant Horseshoe it was only when I re-read these comments did I realise you were talking about the hotshoe. But how can it be a HOT shoe when this camera has no power? No battery no meter. A black paint M2 almost. Regards, Lincoln Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 2, 2011 Share #2350 Posted September 2, 2011 The protective ring around the lens release button is silver on these MP Classics also. (Actually I thought you meant Horseshoe it was only when I re-read these comments did I realise you were talking about the hotshoe. But how can it be a HOT shoe when this camera has no power? No battery no meter. A black paint M2 almost.Regards, Lincoln Actually, the lens release collar is black paint on the MP Classic (at least it is on mine). It is chrome on the standard black paint MP. A hotshoe doesn't require power from the camera - all it does is close a circuit between the central contact and the metal shoe. The shoe on the MP Classic is a hotshoe and will fire a flash just like the PC connector on a mechanical Hasselblad lens will do. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted September 2, 2011 Share #2351 Posted September 2, 2011 Ian, So now I'm confused. Your pic you posted of MP Classic with 50 f2.5 shows a silver lens release button and silver collar around it as do the pics of the MP Classic un-boxing earlier. Perhaps the pic (cropped close below) isn't of your camera or the light is bouncing off the collar making it appear silver, in your pic and other pics of MP Classic shown earlier? It's not really important but it does seem odd that Leica are adding chrome parts to the classic black paint look. 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/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1783082'>More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 2, 2011 Share #2352 Posted September 2, 2011 Sorry Lincoln I'm being a bit stupid here. For some reason I thought we were discussing the shutter release collar. You are quite right, the lens release collar is chrome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 10, 2011 Share #2353 Posted September 10, 2011 A romantic trip to Venice for two: 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! The wife came too. Pete 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The wife came too. Pete ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1789979'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted September 19, 2011 Share #2354 Posted September 19, 2011 Bump. 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! 6 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/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1797112'>More sharing options...
FON Posted September 21, 2011 Share #2355 Posted September 21, 2011 A romantic trip to Venice for two: [ATTACH]277573[/ATTACH] The wife came too. Pete Hi Pete, lovely pic!! Is this strap Wotancraft? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted September 21, 2011 Share #2356 Posted September 21, 2011 Pete - looks like life is treating you hard. Sorry you have to put up with these conditions. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted September 21, 2011 Share #2357 Posted September 21, 2011 A romantic trip to Venice for two: [ATTACH]277573[/ATTACH] The wife came too. ................................................................ :D 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 21, 2011 Share #2358 Posted September 21, 2011 Hi Pete, lovely pic!! Is this strap Wotancraft? I got it off Ebay. Artisan and Artist. It's very good. It is leather but the weave gives the strap some elasticity for shock absorption! It grips well. I don't recall it ever sliding along my shoulder. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted September 22, 2011 Share #2359 Posted September 22, 2011 ...one of my trusty workhorses - shot with my itinerant BlackBerry, so go easy on the quality. 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! 6 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/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1799887'>More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted September 22, 2011 Share #2360 Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Is this strap Wotancraft? I gave you the wrong info on the strap. I got it off the bay. It is an Annie Barton strap. Pete Edited September 22, 2011 by Stealth3kpl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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