logan2z Posted October 14, 2023 Share #5021 Posted October 14, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, williamj said: I know, after all this is the I love my MP thread . It would be better if the picture was of an M-A without a cover. Short of that it's the best I've seen. Even though I had no intention of being controversial I feel that that post will still attract comment I don't think there's anything terribly controversial about it. Just pointing out that showing a picture of a 'nude' MP doesn't prove anything about the body of an M-A. But I'm quite sure they share the same body and the hole for the battery compartment is plugged in the M-A. I've come to peace with that 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ianman Posted October 14, 2023 Share #5022 Posted October 14, 2023 4 hours ago, logan2z said: But I'm quite sure they share the same body and the hole for the battery compartment is plugged in the M-A. I've come to peace with that 🙂 As long as the plug is hand cut in Germany! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 14, 2023 Share #5023 Posted October 14, 2023 18 minutes ago, ianman said: As long as the plug is hand cut in Germany! But of course. I wouldn't accept anything other than the finest, hand-cut German hole plugs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 16, 2023 Share #5024 Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 2:20 AM, williamj said: Sure, I agree. But you see, no one has stripped their M-A, on the one hand to show that that's the actual cause of the bump (I know I know), and others claim it is a trick of the light, etc, etc, so it's just good to have something in living colour, so to speak If you search the forum a bit harder you'll find images of an M-A with the cover removed that clearly shows the hole blanked off. I can't remember which thread it was and, frankly, I'm not that interested. I prefer my MP! 😂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted October 17, 2023 Share #5025 Posted October 17, 2023 15 hours ago, Ouroboros said: If you search the forum a bit harder you'll find images of an M-A with the cover removed that clearly shows the hole blanked off. I can't remember which thread it was and, frankly, I'm not that interested. I prefer my MP! 😂 Searching the forum is like catnip to me. I’ve been through all the I love my MP etc including the I love my M-A. I live in hope of seeing what you mention and I have seen the MP classic with skin off and brass disc that closes the battery chamber. I just like chasing this down to its end to satisfy my curiosity. It’s not important, because I would rather buy a black paint MP than any other modern Leica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 17, 2023 Share #5026 Posted October 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, williamj said: Searching the forum is like catnip to me. I’ve been through all the I love my MP etc including the I love my M-A. I live in hope of seeing what you mention and I have seen the MP classic with skin off and brass disc that closes the battery chamber. I just like chasing this down to its end to satisfy my curiosity. It’s not important, because I would rather buy a black paint MP than any other modern Leica This may be what @Ouroboros is referring to: There's some speculation, however, that this was an MP that was modified. Note the black paint top plate which is not typical of an M-A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted October 17, 2023 Share #5027 Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, logan2z said: This may be what @Ouroboros is referring to: There's some speculation, however, that this was an MP that was modified. Note the black paint top plate which is not typical of an M-A. Yes exactly, thanks. That post from the comte de Mazan is a picture of an MP classic, that was originally posted on Flickr. Cheers 😊 Edited October 17, 2023 by williamj Adjective added Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
comte de Mazan Posted October 17, 2023 Share #5028 Posted October 17, 2023 Nikon FM2 vs Leica MP. I really like the Nikon too but what bothers me a little each time I switch from one to another is the reversal of the direction of the focusing ring like the diaphragm. 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=4876846'>More sharing options...
skueh Posted October 21, 2023 Share #5029 Posted October 21, 2023 Just received my PM back from Leica Germany with an engraving top. The 50 Lux V2 is a Kento repaint and the black paint 14009 winder with added engraving in the front. 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=4879010'>More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 21, 2023 Share #5030 Posted October 21, 2023 7 hours ago, skueh said: Just received my PM back from Leica Germany with an engraving top. The 50 Lux V2 is a Kento repaint and the black paint 14009 winder with added engraving in the front. 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! Leica will add that engraving to an MP? I thought they no longer offered such customizations. It looks great, I'd definitely go for that if I had a BP MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueh Posted October 21, 2023 Share #5031 Posted October 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, logan2z said: Leica will add that engraving to an MP? I thought they no longer offered such customizations. It looks great, I'd definitely go for that if I had a BP MP. Use the Leica Individualisation Program. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 21, 2023 Share #5032 Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, skueh said: Use the Leica Individualisation Program. Thanks. For some reason I thought that program was no longer available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted October 21, 2023 Share #5033 Posted October 21, 2023 12 hours ago, skueh said: Just received my PM back from Leica Germany with an engraving top. The 50 Lux V2 is a Kento repaint and the black paint 14009 winder with added engraving in the front. Will Wetzlar also do the Leicavit engraving as personalisation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueh Posted October 21, 2023 Share #5034 Posted October 21, 2023 Not sure. Mine in done in China. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 22, 2023 Share #5035 Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 4:35 AM, skueh said: Just received my PM back from Leica Germany with an engraving top. The 50 Lux V2 is a Kento repaint and the black paint 14009 winder with added engraving in the front. 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! I usually dislike customised cameras and repainted stuff, most of those I’ve seen look tasteless to me but you’ve put a nice set together there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted October 25, 2023 Share #5036 Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 6:31 AM, skueh said: Use the Leica Individualization Program. Wow I did not know about this.. Very Interesting. https://leica-camera.com/en-US/service-support/services/leica-individualisation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neongrain Posted October 25, 2023 Share #5037 Posted October 25, 2023 Hello there, I am looking for a black retaining ring for my Leica MP, since I do not like the shiny silver one that much. Is here anyone that sells some spare parts like this? Also my Advance Lever of my M6 broke and I am looking for a black replacement M6 lever as well. Would be so happy if anyone knows someone or has this parts in stock for sale, preferably in Germany. Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 26, 2023 Share #5038 Posted October 26, 2023 23 hours ago, kivis said: Wow I did not know about this.. Very Interesting. https://leica-camera.com/en-US/service-support/services/leica-individualisation Not surprisingly, it ain't cheap - or fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisnom Posted November 3, 2023 Share #5039 Posted November 3, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 4:50 AM, logan2z said: Not surprisingly, it ain't cheap - or fast. Not fast to respond on questions either! I received respond that they do not have capacity to receive analoge Leicas for engraving at the moment. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downhill Specialist Posted November 27, 2023 Share #5040 Posted November 27, 2023 Hello! My new (to me) MP is due to be delivered today. It seemed at a price I couldn't turn down over the weekend. I have wanted an MP since getting my first M2 in 2014/15 and finally managed to find the right one. It is silver and, having been on to Leica this morning, has a production date of May 2021. Very happy and will add photos when it arrives. Might have to move a few things on to free some funds up for a lens......probably 35mm (although there's a cheap V3 50mm 'cron available at the moment) and am looking at all the options. Voigtlander, Light Lens Lab, Zeiss and of course, Summicron. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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