Sunyforreal Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4661 Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 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! My MP, taken with my new (to me) M10 Monochrom. What a mind blowing camera. I’ve wanted one for years and am over the moon to have one. I think it’ll make a good pairing with the MP. Done buying cameras for a very long time now! Here’s a bonus, at 50,000 ISO. Ridiculous. Both taken with the 50 ‘Lux ASPH at f/1.4. Edited October 13, 2022 by Sunyforreal typo 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! My MP, taken with my new (to me) M10 Monochrom. What a mind blowing camera. I’ve wanted one for years and am over the moon to have one. I think it’ll make a good pairing with the MP. Done buying cameras for a very long time now! Here’s a bonus, at 50,000 ISO. Ridiculous. Both taken with the 50 ‘Lux ASPH at f/1.4. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=4531615'>More sharing options...
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Jimmyp82 Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4662 Posted October 13, 2022 Two weeks today I pick up my MP from the store in London. VERY EXCITED to say the least. I went back and forth on a possible strap but can't yet decide if I want a very short, wear it like a necklace strap or if I want something a bit more flexible and longer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4663 Posted October 13, 2022 50 minutes ago, Jimmyp82 said: I went back and forth on a possible strap but can't yet decide if I want a very short, wear it like a necklace strap or if I want something a bit more flexible and longer. FWIW I use an Artisans & Artist black silk strap. It’s long enough and comfortable to wear around the neck (although I don’t) and flexible enough to use as a wrist strap which is usually what I do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunyforreal Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4664 Posted October 13, 2022 59 minutes ago, Jimmyp82 said: Two weeks today I pick up my MP from the store in London. VERY EXCITED to say the least. I went back and forth on a possible strap but can't yet decide if I want a very short, wear it like a necklace strap or if I want something a bit more flexible and longer. You could go with the Artisan & Artist Easy slider if you’re not sure which length you’d prefer yet. Congrats on getting an MP soon, you’ll love it! It is the best feeling camera to use that I’ve ever used. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp82 Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4665 Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the strap recommendations, I will take a look! Yeah, I think its the feel of the Leica's I'm most excited about, and the portability. Most of my work I used a Canon R5 and some big lenses, so this will be so compact in comparison! The only downside is I'm getting it for my 40th birthday 😅 Edited October 13, 2022 by Jimmyp82 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4666 Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Jimmyp82 said: The only downside is I'm getting it for my 40th birthday 😅 These youngsters! 🙂 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4667 Posted October 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) BP MP 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=4532031'>More sharing options...
Sunyforreal Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4668 Posted October 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, Ernest said: BP MP 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! Love that Thanbar! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 13, 2022 Share #4669 Posted October 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Jimmyp82 said: The only downside is I'm getting it for my 40th birthday 😅 I wouldn't lament your 40th birthday. It's better than the alternative. Congrats on the MP! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevejack Posted October 14, 2022 Share #4670 Posted October 14, 2022 Hi all, I've just placed an order for a slightly used (2022) black paint MP, should be here in a week or so. I'm coming from owning a couple of digital Leicas, an M3 and a medium format TLR. I think if the MA came in black paint I would have gone down that road, but having owned all black-chrome digital cameras (other than the M11) I've decided that I really like the black paint finish, and if I'm going to keep the MP for decades I really wanted to get the finish I liked the most. The black chrome is fine, but I don't really like the way it feels in hand... it's the little things I guess! My M3 needs to be sent off for CLA and I really didn't feel like being without a film Leica for a few months so made the decision to get a near-new MP and make it my daily carry going forward. Look forward to sharing some images in the future and learning more about the camera over the coming months. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted October 14, 2022 Share #4671 Posted October 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Stevejack said: Hi all, I've just placed an order for a slightly used (2022) black paint MP, should be here in a week or so. I'm coming from owning a couple of digital Leicas, an M3 and a medium format TLR. I think if the MA came in black paint I would have gone down that road, but having owned all black-chrome digital cameras (other than the M11) I've decided that I really like the black paint finish, and if I'm going to keep the MP for decades I really wanted to get the finish I liked the most. The black chrome is fine, but I don't really like the way it feels in hand... it's the little things I guess! My M3 needs to be sent off for CLA and I really didn't feel like being without a film Leica for a few months so made the decision to get a near-new MP and make it my daily carry going forward. Look forward to sharing some images in the future and learning more about the camera over the coming months. Look forward to seeing them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohhhh Posted October 15, 2022 Share #4672 Posted October 15, 2022 18 hours ago, Stevejack said: Hi all, I've just placed an order for a slightly used (2022) black paint MP, should be here in a week or so. I'm coming from owning a couple of digital Leicas, an M3 and a medium format TLR. I think if the MA came in black paint I would have gone down that road, but having owned all black-chrome digital cameras (other than the M11) I've decided that I really like the black paint finish, and if I'm going to keep the MP for decades I really wanted to get the finish I liked the most. The black chrome is fine, but I don't really like the way it feels in hand... it's the little things I guess! My M3 needs to be sent off for CLA and I really didn't feel like being without a film Leica for a few months so made the decision to get a near-new MP and make it my daily carry going forward. Look forward to sharing some images in the future and learning more about the camera over the coming months. I like how everyone (including me) buying MP in 2020s plans to keep it for decades, never sell it, pass it to kids etc...and my kids couldn't be less interested in photography 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28framelines Posted October 15, 2022 Share #4673 Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, hirohhhh said: I like how everyone (including me) buying MP in 2020s plans to keep it for decades, never sell it, pass it to kids etc...and my kids couldn't be less interested in photography Well if my future kids don’t want it, my Leica can get the inheritance instead! 😂 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 15, 2022 Share #4674 Posted October 15, 2022 3 hours ago, hirohhhh said: I like how everyone (including me) buying MP in 2020s plans to keep it for decades, never sell it, pass it to kids etc...and my kids couldn't be less interested in photography You never know. I grew up with a father who was serious about photography, we had a darkroom in our house, etc. I had zero interest in photography at that time. Now, as an adult, it's become a huge part of my life. So, it's possible they could form an interest in photography at some point. At least they'll have a heck of a camera to get started with if they do! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfairclough Posted October 16, 2022 Share #4675 Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/14/2022 at 6:17 PM, Stevejack said: Hi all, I've just placed an order for a slightly used (2022) black paint MP, should be here in a week or so. I'm coming from owning a couple of digital Leicas, an M3 and a medium format TLR. I think if the MA came in black paint I would have gone down that road, but having owned all black-chrome digital cameras (other than the M11) I've decided that I really like the black paint finish, and if I'm going to keep the MP for decades I really wanted to get the finish I liked the most. The black chrome is fine, but I don't really like the way it feels in hand... it's the little things I guess! My M3 needs to be sent off for CLA and I really didn't feel like being without a film Leica for a few months so made the decision to get a near-new MP and make it my daily carry going forward. Look forward to sharing some images in the future and learning more about the camera over the coming months. This was my decision also awhile ago when I got the MP. I think black chrome looks really cool, but my M10 already has it. So the MP had to be the special one I got that is black paint. And as it is my for life camera, it just looks better the more it is used and aged. Great choice, enjoy! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted October 21, 2022 Share #4676 Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 4:49 PM, logan2z said: You never know. I grew up with a father who was serious about photography, we had a darkroom in our house, etc. I had zero interest in photography at that time. Now, as an adult, it's become a huge part of my life. So, it's possible they could form an interest in photography at some point. At least they'll have a heck of a camera to get started with if they do! My grandfather was an enthusiastic amateur, and often carried an Olympus clamshell camera and owned a Pentax Spotmatic. He gave each of his five children a camera. And in each of their families, at least one grandchild is interested in photography. In his younger days, Dad bought lots of camera magazines and took a darkroom developing course, but it wasn't for some years that I became deeply engaged with photography. So yes, photography can be a cross generational interest that surfaces at later times. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted October 21, 2022 Share #4677 Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/8/2022 at 3:47 AM, Huss said: I have a BP MP .58, just because that is the finish that was available at that time. But the silver is gorgeous too, and when I look at my M3 in it’s standard silver chrome, there is just something so classic and elegant about the look. The original intention of black cameras was for photo journalism/news reportage to make them more discrete. I have changed the skin on my M3 to a blue leather because the old vulcanite crumbled, and if you are into that sort of thing a silver body goes really well with so many different colours, while IMO a black body only looks good with black leather. So when I look at a silver MP I just think that would look great with an olive green skin, or a Hermes medium brown, or… Silver Ms look superb with leather in different colours. The rich brown ostrich seen on some a la carte models is lovely, as is the deep red on the Ginza M9-P. My choice would be a dark textured brown, or deep blue if possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp82 Posted October 21, 2022 Share #4678 Posted October 21, 2022 What are peoples opinions on shutter release buttons? I have read they can damage the shutter... but seen many people using them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdol Posted October 21, 2022 Share #4679 Posted October 21, 2022 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=4541243'>More sharing options...
colonel Posted October 22, 2022 Share #4680 Posted October 22, 2022 Ok, you guys convinced me, I bought a black MP as well. Yes, it's beautiful. Thanks so much 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! 7 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=4542196'>More sharing options...
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