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[comte de Mazan]

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Hello, i found a list of how the MP differs from the M6:

 

Viewfinder

·  All optical parts are now coated;

- The viewfinder window has a new scratch-resistant coating;

- The roof prism has a black coating to reduce stray light;

- Improved illumination of the viewfinder frame and increased 2nd image contrast;

-  Flare reduction by adding an extra lens in the vicinity of the masks;

- To provide better illumination of the viewfinder frame and a reduction in reflection, the shape and the hole contour allowing light in the viewfinder was changed;

- The top cover is milled from one piece in brass, which ensures in the advent of heavy mechanical stress distortion is largely excluded;

- A two-stage battery icon informs about the condition of the batteries;

 

Electronics

- The exposure meter electronics have been revised and updated;

- A processor now allows a digital regulation for programming in production and servicing. By avoiding the use of potentiometers, the durability and stability are increased;

- Improved linearity of the exposure meter ensures accurate exposures over the entire operating range;

- A voltage regulator ensures the correct supply voltage even with weak batteries;

 

Flash mode

- It can now also sync flashes with the camera without a battery in the camera;

(The camera does not support TTL flash mode).

- The starting slope of the hot shoe is integrated into the housing;

 

Film advance:

- The film advance is smoother and softer with optimized gear shapes;

- Through better friction material selection, the friction disc of the film reel enables a quieter film transport and a higher long-term stability;

 

Scope Of Supply:

· Additional battery cover with coin slot is provided;

 

Shutter:

- The ground plate of the shutter brake is now made of a bronze alloy, whereby the adjustments remain more stable and durable;

- The saddle spring for the friction brake is now made of a wear-resistant material;

- The saddle spring of the friction brake is also made thinner in order to increase its reaction speed;

- The leaf spring for the brake (yet another leaf spring in the camera) is changed from bronze to more durable steel;

- A more elastic second friction spring has been chosen to provide better possibilities of adjustment and to guarantee long-term stability;

[mandelbrot]

Hi all, I was wondering if it worth to add a Leicavit to my future MP Black paint.

Any suggestion?

Thanks

[FrozenInTime]

Yes - the extra body height really helps the handling when using the larger fast lenses 

Yes - for short frantic bursts, it does help zip between shots while keeping framing ( and unlike the M9 and MM does not freeze just a the point of most duress )

Yes - the extra weight stops the camera bouncing around so much when carried on the shoulder or chest.

No - 95% of the time it's just dead weight.

 

Ultimately:

Yes - it's a super classy retro mechanical contraption;  how could anyone not want one.

[Paulus]

Hi all, I was wondering if it worth to add a Leicavit to my future MP Black paint.

Any suggestion?

Thanks

Leicavit certainly has some advantages. I had it for a time, but the most comfortable advantage, having a small body, was undone by the Leicavit. I sold it with a profit so no harm done...

[Paulus]

Hello, i found a list of how the MP differs from the M6:

 

Viewfinder

·  All optical parts are now coated;

- The viewfinder window has a new scratch-resistant coating;

- The roof prism has a black coating to reduce stray light;

- Improved illumination of the viewfinder frame and increased 2nd image contrast;

-  Flare reduction by adding an extra lens in the vicinity of the masks;

- To provide better illumination of the viewfinder frame and a reduction in reflection, the shape and the hole contour allowing light in the viewfinder was changed;

- The top cover is milled from one piece in brass, which ensures in the advent of heavy mechanical stress distortion is largely excluded;

- A two-stage battery icon informs about the condition of the batteries;

 

Electronics

- The exposure meter electronics have been revised and updated;

- A processor now allows a digital regulation for programming in production and servicing. By avoiding the use of potentiometers, the durability and stability are increased;

- Improved linearity of the exposure meter ensures accurate exposures over the entire operating range;

- A voltage regulator ensures the correct supply voltage even with weak batteries;

 

Flash mode

- It can now also sync flashes with the camera without a battery in the camera;

(The camera does not support TTL flash mode).

- The starting slope of the hot shoe is integrated into the housing;

 

Film advance:

- The film advance is smoother and softer with optimized gear shapes;

- Through better friction material selection, the friction disc of the film reel enables a quieter film transport and a higher long-term stability;

 

Scope Of Supply:

· Additional battery cover with coin slot is provided;

 

Shutter:

- The ground plate of the shutter brake is now made of a bronze alloy, whereby the adjustments remain more stable and durable;

- The saddle spring for the friction brake is now made of a wear-resistant material;

- The saddle spring of the friction brake is also made thinner in order to increase its reaction speed;

- The leaf spring for the brake (yet another leaf spring in the camera) is changed from bronze to more durable steel;

- A more elastic second friction spring has been chosen to provide better possibilities of adjustment and to guarantee long-term stability;

The MP also bounces better, than the M6. Everyday use sometimes takes it's toll. Last week the MP accidentely slid outof my Billingham, dropping on a wood-concrete floor. Luckily no harm done exept a little shining spot on the chrome cap.

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[honcho]

The MP also bounces better, than the M6. Everyday use sometimes takes it's toll. Last week the MP accidentely slid outof my Billingham, dropping on a wood-concrete floor. Luckily no harm done exept a little shining spot on the chrome cap.

 

It all adds patina.

 

You can't call yourself a photographer if you've never dropped a camera!

[kivis]

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[kivis]

Images from my MP

 

 

[mandelbrot]

Trying to understand if it is worth to configure the MP a la carte or standard. Do you think vulcanite is much better than the standard skin? Thanks

[Guest]

You can buy a second hand MP or stock new MP and then send the camera to Leica HQ.  They can then change the cover for you, or even better yet: Change it yourself and save time and money.

[kivis]

[Paulus]

Trying to understand if it is worth to configure the MP a la carte or standard. Do you think vulcanite is much better than the standard skin? Thanks

The standard skin is great. I would not trade it for a vulcanite although it looks more classical.

[kivis]

Azzo,

your photos are very beautiful,

but a black body and a silver lens is a no go (in my opinion)

Each to their own.

[kivis]

nice camera , but you have a strange way of focusing . I use a M6TTL and a 35 lux asph. But I guess if I would start again I would go for the cron 35 asph. , which is more user friendly .

 

Etienne Michiels

Why is a 'Cron more user friendly than a 'Lux? I have both and they both seem quite friendly to me.

[kivis]

Does anyone know how the BP ZI or VC wear?

Not so good. Kind of a silver unappealing look underneath the Black Paint.

[kivis]

Is that a green mini soft release?

[kivis]

[martin]

gone with the wind

 

 

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[geoffnik]

Here's mine - now after a 0.58

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[Keith (M)]

0.58?  Good choice!  

 

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