Paulus Posted November 10, 2013 Share #3001 Posted November 10, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I love my MP's, but lately I've been seriously considering getting a new M 240 or Monochrom. I don't want to stop using the film M's, but I'm afraid that once I get a digital M, that will be the beginning of the end of my film use. What to do, what to do... I've bin there. Made the switch from M6+ scanner to M8 , keeping my MP . Made the switch from MP+ M8 to M9 , missed my MP so much I so bought a new one. Made the switch from M9+MP to M( typ 240 ). Missed the MP again, so bought a new one, sold my last M6.... For me the combination seems to work. I shoot lots of photos with the M and really love the camera, but I still shoot enough with the MP to realize that I can't mis the camera after all. So , what worked for me, if you really love the MP , just keep one for the occasional photo. I think you might enjoy the beauty of it even more.The photos above #2981 show you an MP shot by an M. They fit in my bag together perfectly! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Paulus, Take a look here I love my MP. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
smkoush Posted November 10, 2013 Share #3002 Posted November 10, 2013 I've posted this on a different thread, but it belongs here as well, so here it is. MP with vulcanit skin and an uncluttered 4-0.72 viewfinder with 28/90, 35 and 50 frame lines. 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! 9 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=2462419'>More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted November 12, 2013 Share #3003 Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) I'm seeing in a totally new era in my photography and love affair with Leicas. I just broke down and bought a new M 240 digital which will arrive tomorrow. I opted for the M instead of the Monochrom because I didn't want to supplant my film MP's yet when it comes to dedicated black/white work. The M 240 is capable of things that I don't currently do much of, namely color, high ISO, and video, and it will provide some added convenience as more things are competing for my time. I'm looking forward to it, but also a little sad about it. In honor of my love of film, here's some camera porn of my current and past film gear: My Leica Gear - a set on Flickr Edited November 12, 2013 by RITskellar 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted November 12, 2013 Share #3004 Posted November 12, 2013 The new M. 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! 2 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=2463942'>More sharing options...
Archiver Posted November 13, 2013 Share #3005 Posted November 13, 2013 Andy, even though I shoot primarily in digital, I always have my M7 and a few other film cameras handy. There is something viscerally satisfying about shooting with a film camera, particularly a M, that I just can't quite get from digital. Maybe it's the feel of the wind lever, or the muted click of the shutter. Maybe it's the way the slimmer film body fits so nicely in the hand compared with the M9. Or perhaps it's the knowledge that there are 36 frames of gorgeous image just waiting to be discovered in each roll. You just don't get that sense with a digital M. You'll find a lot of great places and times to shoot the M240, and you will undoubtedly create some excellent work with it, but you'll always have the MPs for that special feeling. Congrats on the latest addition to your family! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tookaphotoof Posted November 14, 2013 Share #3006 Posted November 14, 2013 Archiver, 38 frames on every roll. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted November 23, 2013 Share #3007 Posted November 23, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) My wife has me covered for my next one hundred birthdays. 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=2472067'>More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted November 23, 2013 Share #3008 Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) My wife has me covered for my next one hundred birthdays. Nice camera! But what a thoughtful and generous wife!!! I want one. A good wife that is, as I already got a couple MPs. Edited November 23, 2013 by RITskellar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted November 23, 2013 Share #3009 Posted November 23, 2013 Nice camera! But what a thoughtful and generous wife!!! I want one. A good wife that is, as I already got a couple MPs. There must be a saying: " It's better to have a good wife than to have a bad camera." :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob139 Posted November 23, 2013 Share #3010 Posted November 23, 2013 My wife has me covered for my next one hundred birthdays. That looks like an a la carte Panda! Very nice. Goes well with silver chrome lenses. Good luck with it! Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lphong Posted November 24, 2013 Share #3011 Posted November 24, 2013 I love my MP's, but lately I've been seriously considering getting a new M 240 or Monochrom. I don't want to stop using the film M's, but I'm afraid that once I get a digital M, that will be the beginning of the end of my film use. What to do, what to do... I bought a Monochrom back in March but sold it in May, and went back to my M4-2. Not that I didn't like the Mono, it was just that I couldn't manage to get used to digital after years of using film. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lphong Posted November 24, 2013 Share #3012 Posted November 24, 2013 My wife has me covered for my next one hundred birthdays. Lucky you! My partner would rather spend that on make-ups :s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted November 24, 2013 Share #3013 Posted November 24, 2013 Lucky you! My partner would rather spend that on make-ups :s Well, at 60 I probably need make-up too, but I'm in denial so I'll take the MP anyway. (But yes, I am lucky, and I try every day to deserve it.) s-a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted November 24, 2013 Share #3014 Posted November 24, 2013 That looks like an a la carte Panda! Very nice. Goes well with silver chrome lenses. Good luck with it! Rob I got it that way because it reminds me of my black Nikon Fs (I'm keeping those BTW) and I like the way black paint wears down to the brass although the chrome MPs are gorgeous. I've had this since Thursday and it's been fabulous; the 0.72 VF is perfect for me and I'm glad I got the 0.72-5 frameline set. I ordered Vulkanit and although it's not the 'old' style rounded bumps that I really wanted (it looks like what I'm seeing on images of the M) it's much more to my liking than the MP's default sandpaper covering. I've warmed up to it already. Quite pricey but there's no buyer's remorse whatsoever. It won't last forever, but look at the reflection of my thumb in the top cover. Like a Steinway. s-a 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tookaphotoof Posted November 24, 2013 Share #3015 Posted November 24, 2013 Although I think I prefer the output from my Hasselblad, this one is by far my favorite camera. Small and so easy to focus in low light. IMG_8662 - MP by Tookaphotoof, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 25, 2013 Share #3016 Posted November 25, 2013 My MP ALC - Inspiration by osmosis? 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! 17 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=2473501'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 29, 2013 Share #3017 Posted November 29, 2013 . Ready for action. 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! 16 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=2476463'>More sharing options...
desu Posted December 2, 2013 Share #3018 Posted December 2, 2013 To those with a black paint MP: how long does the paint last if you use your camera often but take good care of it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted December 2, 2013 Share #3019 Posted December 2, 2013 I think it depends, how much acid is in you sweat. For me: one year max. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted December 2, 2013 Share #3020 Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) I run in three years 40 rolls of film through it, the paint is except the advance lever without any big blemishes. The corners are 100%, only faint scratches on the surface of the top plate are visible. So I would say, it last long. I'm carrying the camera always without a half case, with the standard Leica strap. I see a few scratches from the strap, but nothing major. The camera travelled with me to Italy, Hungary, so it is not a shelf queen. 31 of August 2013 MP Summilux35 pre asph by Istvan Penzes, on Flickr First capture, 2010 notes of the first roll by Istvan Penzes, on Flickr Edited December 2, 2013 by Penzes 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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