fatihayoglu Posted November 17, 2018 Share #3881 Posted November 17, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would like to know what changes MP had to be honest, wasn’t aware of this. Also Leica Wetzlar has services my camera for a RF issue, does it mean they’ve upgraded the parts to the new ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jon Glass Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3882 Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) Long time listener, first time caller... This is my new (to me) MP - first Leica, first rangefinder, first post on the forum! I am transitioning from my venerable and beloved Pentax LX, and I am very excited to get deeper into this new realm of 35mm film photography! I'm already in love with the camera - it screams of build quality, durability, and longevity (which is why I bought it vs continuing with the ongoing battle to keep my LX functioning). I obtained the little Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm 2.5 to get me started, so I'm terribly envious of all of the 'crons and 'luxes on display in this thread. Hopefully I'll be able to share an update soon when the budget allows me to add a true Leica lens to my kit (in 50mm), but in the meantime I'm just excited to get out there and shoot. 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! Edited February 13, 2019 by Jon Glass 11 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=3683769'>More sharing options...
Paulus Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3883 Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) Am 17.11.2018 um 13:28 schrieb fatihayoglu: I would like to know what changes MP had to be honest, wasn’t aware of this. Also Leica Wetzlar has services my camera for a RF issue, does it mean they’ve upgraded the parts to the new ones? If Leica upgrades parts, most of the time its on the order form. You can ask costumers service directly ,if you have any question about your camera , Just sent them a mail with the serial number to: customer.care@leica-camera.com Edited February 13, 2019 by Paulus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3884 Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Jon Glass said: This is my new (to me) MP - first Leica, first rangefinder, first post on the forum! First reply 🙂 Very nice choice! I got an MP last year and have been using it way more than my M9. I've had my M9 since it came out just under 10 years ago but the MP and film is so much more fun. You obviously have good taste 🙂 so I'm looking forward to seeing your photos ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Glass Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3885 Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, ianman said: Very nice choice! ... You obviously have good taste 🙂 so I'm looking forward to seeing your photos ! Thank you! I'm looking forward to sharing some. Hopefully I'll hold my own...there are some very talented people who post here from what I've seen. Question for you and others that have had the MP for awhile - if you could go back in time to day 1 of owning this camera and give yourself a tip or piece of advice, what would you say to yourself? Edited February 13, 2019 by Jon Glass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3886 Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Jon Glass said: Question for you and others that have had the MP for awhile - if you could go back in time to day 1 of owning this camera and give yourself a tip or piece of advice, what would you say to yourself? "Good Boy!" 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3887 Posted February 13, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, Jon Glass said: Question for you and others that have had the MP for awhile - if you could go back in time to day 1 of owning this camera and give yourself a tip or piece of advice, what would you say to yourself? Make sure the film is completely rewound before opening the back. First film I put through it, rewound it... it felt like I had gone all the way... I hadn't 😫 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKimelb1 Posted February 13, 2019 Share #3888 Posted February 13, 2019 I agree completely about making sure the film is completely rewound. Also, I had a hard time with the film loading system and twice did not have it spool up on properly. I practiced with the film I ruined when opening the back too soon but got the hang of it. You really need to make sure the film is loaded as per the diagram. This was a surprise for me as a Nikon user from the 70's who has shot thousands of rolls of film without issue. I was trained to make sure the film was loaded on two sprockets to make sure it spooled up and this worked like a charm. For the MP you also need to have the film tang and spool forks in an exact position. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Glass Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3889 Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, pico said: "Good Boy!" 1 hour ago, ianman said: Make sure the film is completely rewound before opening the back. First film I put through it, rewound it... it felt like I had gone all the way... I hadn't 😫 46 minutes ago, BKimelb1 said: I agree completely about making sure the film is completely rewound. Also, I had a hard time with the film loading system and twice did not have it spool up on properly. I practiced with the film I ruined when opening the back too soon but got the hang of it. You really need to make sure the film is loaded as per the diagram. This was a surprise for me as a Nikon user from the 70's who has shot thousands of rolls of film without issue. I was trained to make sure the film was loaded on two sprockets to make sure it spooled up and this worked like a charm. For the MP you also need to have the film tang and spool forks in an exact position. Thank you all! Definitely can see a struggle with the film loading...only loaded one roll to start with, tried to get it to spool and advance, opened it back up twice and it hadn't...third time it didn't feel like it was going again, so I opened it to find that it had worked fine. Of course, I ruined the first section of film. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am going to end up shooting a roll of film that isn't actually loaded properly at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3890 Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, ianman said: Make sure the film is completely rewound before opening the back. First film I put through it, rewound it... it felt like I had gone all the way... I hadn't 😫 Also, when you put the bottom plate on make sure the edge of the "door" has been caught under it. The bottom will still go on if the door has not been captured. Don't ask how I know this. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3891 Posted February 14, 2019 Never had an issue with loading. Just pull out enough film from the canister and drop it in. Much easier and quicker than the FM2. Just make sure the end drops into the slot. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3892 Posted February 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Jon Glass said: Thank you all! Definitely can see a struggle with the film loading...only loaded one roll to start with, tried to get it to spool and advance, opened it back up twice and it hadn't...third time it didn't feel like it was going again, so I opened it to find that it had worked fine. Of course, I ruined the first section of film. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am going to end up shooting a roll of film that isn't actually loaded properly at some point. Don't worry too much about it. Do some try runs with an old roll, if that gives you confidence. When you load the film, make sure the both sprocket wheels are engaging with the perforation of the film. After closing the camera and winding on one or two frames, pull out the rewind knob on the left (without switching to rewind!!!) and turn it in rewind direction until you feel resistance. Next time winding on check the two red dots on the rewind button: you will see them turning. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
agiknee Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3893 Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 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! https://imgur.com/a/T4fCedD[/img] this is my MP. My absolute Leica that I will have forever. The frames are Mykita from Germany with zeiss glass lenses. This post is my homage to German Craft Edited February 14, 2019 by agiknee Photo upload issue 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! https://imgur.com/a/T4fCedD[/img] this is my MP. My absolute Leica that I will have forever. The frames are Mykita from Germany with zeiss glass lenses. This post is my homage to German Craft ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=3684067'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3894 Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, agiknee said: The frames are Mykita from Germany with zeiss glass lenses. I read a few months ago that Leica are making lenses for bins now. Summibins 🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Glass Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3895 Posted February 14, 2019 13 hours ago, semi-ambivalent said: Also, when you put the bottom plate on make sure the edge of the "door" has been caught under it. The bottom will still go on if the door has not been captured. Don't ask how I know this. Sounds like a story there. Thank you for the advice! 7 hours ago, Photon42 said: Don't worry too much about it. Do some try runs with an old roll, if that gives you confidence. When you load the film, make sure the both sprocket wheels are engaging with the perforation of the film. After closing the camera and winding on one or two frames, pull out the rewind knob on the left (without switching to rewind!!!) and turn it in rewind direction until you feel resistance. Next time winding on check the two red dots on the rewind button: you will see them turning. The two dots turning is a great tip - thank you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted February 15, 2019 Share #3896 Posted February 15, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 12:48 AM, semi-ambivalent said: Also, when you put the bottom plate on make sure the edge of the "door" has been caught under it. The bottom will still go on if the door has not been captured. Don't ask how I know this. I know that too, but I was trying to keep quiet about it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted February 15, 2019 Share #3897 Posted February 15, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 12:48 AM, semi-ambivalent said: Also, when you put the bottom plate on make sure the edge of the "door" has been caught under it. The bottom will still go on if the door has not been captured. Don't ask how I know this. This has advantages in hot weather - the breeze helps keep the film cool. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted February 15, 2019 Share #3898 Posted February 15, 2019 3 hours ago, M9reno said: This has advantages in hot weather - the breeze helps keep the film cool. You can also check that the film is winding nicely. 😀 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted February 16, 2019 Share #3899 Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/13/2019 at 6:48 PM, semi-ambivalent said: Also, when you put the bottom plate on make sure the edge of the "door" has been caught under it. The bottom will still go on if the door has not been captured. Don't ask how I know this. Been there and done that. Took some shots using Sunny 16 and then fortunately noticed that my meter readings were way off. Lost half a roll of film. Now I'm obsessed with checking the door and watching the rewind button turn at least twice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 16, 2019 Share #3900 Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 3:31 PM, Jon Glass said: The two dots turning is a great tip Tbh, that's what they are for, isn't it ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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