Explore More Posted December 20, 2020 Share #4301 Posted December 20, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 12/19/2020 at 4:50 PM, cornedeweert.nl said: 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! Thank you that looks gorgeous 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 20, 2020 Posted December 20, 2020 Hi Explore More, Take a look here I love my MP. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
CosmoM3 Posted December 23, 2020 Share #4302 Posted December 23, 2020 I recently joined the crew myself with a black paint model from 2006. The previous owner took excellent care of it as it was indistinguishable from new. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laidley Posted December 23, 2020 Share #4303 Posted December 23, 2020 Does anyone here own both an early model and late model MP? I'm interested in seeing if the rear doors are actually swappable while maintaining an accurate light meter reading and if the early model door is actually the same as the M6 or it's just the same cosmetically. Does m6 ISO door interchangeable with MP? - Leica M-A / M7 / MP and Film M - Leica Forum (l-camera-forum.com) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcross Posted January 6, 2021 Share #4304 Posted January 6, 2021 First post - just joined the gang today with this beautiful brand new MP. Reading all your posts here left me no choice but to pull the trigger! 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=4113418'>More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted January 7, 2021 Share #4305 Posted January 7, 2021 Beautiful. How do you like the new leatherette? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcross Posted January 7, 2021 Share #4306 Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks! A lot better than the sharkskin (I had an early model used Chrome MP before I traded it in for this new black one). The sharkskin is grippy but for me personal it doesn't feel and look right on such a premium camera. Just curious: does anyone have any information (videos, articles or just bits of information) on how a Leica MP is made? I've found some videos / articles on digital M's but nothing about the current production process of analog M's. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted January 7, 2021 Share #4307 Posted January 7, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 37 minutes ago, dcross said: Just curious: does anyone have any information (videos, articles or just bits of information) on how a Leica MP is made? I've found some videos / articles on digital M's but nothing about the current production process of analog M's. See the article in Film and Digital Times for February 2017 which covers a tour of the Portugal Plant where the MP is made. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole73 Posted January 7, 2021 Share #4308 Posted January 7, 2021 Am 6.1.2021 um 14:37 schrieb dcross: First post - just joined the gang today with this beautiful brand new MP. Reading all your posts here left me no choice but to pull the trigger! 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! Congratulations for this Beauty! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calijax Posted January 28, 2021 Share #4309 Posted January 28, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 4:55 AM, dcross said: Thanks! A lot better than the sharkskin (I had an early model used Chrome MP before I traded it in for this new black one). The sharkskin is grippy but for me personal it doesn't feel and look right on such a premium camera. I had both and drew the same conclusion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 28, 2021 Share #4310 Posted January 28, 2021 vor 30 Minuten schrieb calijax: I had both and drew the same conclusion Maybe fish skin like the 1897 pattern regimental sword would be better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 28, 2021 Share #4311 Posted January 28, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 12:55 PM, dcross said: The sharkskin is grippy I guess that was the point. Function over form. I actually prefer the look of that original 'bathmat' covering – it is part of what makes the MP such a classic design and I think the new covering takes something away from that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
comte de Mazan Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4312 Posted January 29, 2021 I totally agree with you. I prefer also the original one. 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=4128028'>More sharing options...
mole73 Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4313 Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) vor einer Stunde schrieb comte de Mazan: I totally agree with you. I prefer also the original one. 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! Optically I liked the old leatherette a lot... BUT I saw many MP´s with air bubbles under their skin. My first MP went to Solms two times to solve the problem. And the result were... bubbles. The new leatherette gives the MP a different appearance, that's correct. It looks no less elegant AND has no more problems... Edited January 29, 2021 by mole73 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
comte de Mazan Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4314 Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, mole73 said: Optically I liked the old leatherette a lot... BUT I saw many MP´s with air bubbles under their skin. My first MP went to Solms two times to solve the problem. And the result were... bubbles. The new leatherette gives the MP a different appearance, that's correct. It looks no less elegant AND has no more problems... Hello, I never saw any bubble.. since I bought it in 2004 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole73 Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4315 Posted January 29, 2021 vor 7 Minuten schrieb comte de Mazan: Hello, I never saw any bubble.. since I bought it in 2004 . The last bubbles of old MP leatherette I saw in the red dot live talk with David Farkas and Josh Lehrer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4316 Posted January 29, 2021 Had to sacrifice my M10-D with M6 TTL to sanction this beauty... i was hesitate at first getting the black paint but it’s time to get out of my comfort zone with chrome coatings oh my, speechless to say the least... over my expectations 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! 8 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=4128303'>More sharing options...
logan2z Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4317 Posted January 29, 2021 I have a black chrome M-A and a silver M4 so I don't need an MP. I repeat, I don't need an MP, I don't need an MP. But these black paint MPs are gorgeous and I'm getting weak... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Prime Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4318 Posted January 29, 2021 how does the M-A compare with the M4 ? I have an M3 and M4 but like you, the M-P siren song fills my ears Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4319 Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr.Prime said: how does the M-A compare with the M4 ? I have an M3 and M4 but like you, the M-P siren song fills my ears They're both great cameras. I personally find the M-A a bit smoother in operation (for example, the film advance seems smoother) and that is with a recent YYE CLA of the M4. I find the M4 viewfinder to be every bit as bright as the M-A's, despite reading reports to the contrary. Maybe I just got lucky with my M4. Nothing really to complain about with either camera, they both work well and are a joy to use. Which might explain my desire to add another - or two 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4320 Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, logan2z said: They're both great cameras. I personally find the M-A a bit smoother in operation (for example, the film advance seems smoother) and that is with a recent YYE CLA of the M4. I find the M4 viewfinder to be every bit as bright as the M-A's, despite reading reports to the contrary. Maybe I just got lucky with my M4. Nothing really to complain about with either camera, they both work well and are a joy to use. Which might explain my desire to add another - or two 😉 Apart from difference in metering, what would make you want an MP? black paint? 😏 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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