Borna Posted November 18, 2024 Share #5101 Posted November 18, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 11/14/2024 at 5:36 AM, ktmrider2 said: I purchased a MP in Feb, 2024, and enjoy it. But I have enjoyed all the Leica’s I have owned. I am surprised by how soft the black paint finish is. I rubbed a few black paint Nikon F’s raw back in the day but I do not remember the black paint on them being as soft as the current finish on the MP. My other film Leica was a 50 year old black chrome M4. It was mint and not soft at all. I think I just read that Leica is no longer using a black chrome finish due to environmental concerns. I am looking at a used M11 and the camera is available in both chrome and black finish. can you share a photo? curious how it looks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Geir223 Posted November 19, 2024 Share #5102 Posted November 19, 2024 The only thing better than one MP is two MPs…. 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=5703965'>More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted November 23, 2024 Share #5103 Posted November 23, 2024 I purchased a black paint MP in February, 2024, in Hong Kong. I have been enjoying it but not more so than any Leica I have owned since 1975 when I acquired a CL. In fact, I remember when the MP first appeared. I was using an M6TTL at the time and remember thinking all Leica is doing is trying to cash in on nostalgia and it was not worth switching cameras. I am not sure I was wrong but that is all water under the bridge. I just finished looking at this whole thread from the beginning. They are beautiful cameras. Am surprised at the debate between chrome and black paint owners as to which is a better camera and also surprised at the feeling that an MP is considered almost a piece of jewelry by many of its owners. Like I said, I enjoy my MP and am in the market for anther film body so will be looking for a chrome M2. I am glad that Leica never stopped manufacturing film cameras. I left my digital stuff back in the USA (except for the Ricoh GR3). The MP along with 35 and 90 lenses is going around the world with me. I really enjoy film primarily because it is what I learned on. I will be 72 in a few weeks and keep thinking I should NOT buy any more cameras. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted November 26, 2024 Share #5104 Posted November 26, 2024 I just reread the above post and realize I might be wrong about the last sentence. I will be 72 in less than two weeks but I have a friend whose father is 101 and was a private in the Marines in August, 1942, at Guadalcanal. He is in assisted living, sharp as a tact, and complains that his 90 year old girl friends cannot keep up with him. He is my hero and 101 might be a good goal. So maybe I should buy another camera. 13 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted December 16, 2024 Share #5105 Posted December 16, 2024 Leica MP w/ 50mm Summicron DR and close-up goggles 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 1 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=5723798'>More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted December 16, 2024 Share #5106 Posted December 16, 2024 On 11/26/2024 at 2:37 PM, ktmrider2 said: I just reread the above post and realize I might be wrong about the last sentence. I will be 72 in less than two weeks but I have a friend whose father is 101 and was a private in the Marines in August, 1942, at Guadalcanal. He is in assisted living, sharp as a tact, and complains that his 90 year old girl friends cannot keep up with him. He is my hero and 101 might be a good goal. So maybe I should buy another camera. "Life's short, buy the camera!" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 4 Share #5107 Posted January 4 Advertisement (gone after registration) Am 31.10.2020 um 15:19 schrieb Paulus: I cannot imagine anyone taking a piece of sandpaper and mutilates a perfectly good as it gets camera. My MP's did not show any wear at all. The oldest is from 2004. Only a single little dent from falling into the bricks. 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 mis these MP’s . Will I ever buy a 4th one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffnik Posted January 7 Share #5108 Posted January 7 MP - LLL 50/1.2 ‘1966’ 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! 15 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=5735548'>More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 10 Share #5109 Posted January 10 (edited) In the winter sun, waiting for some nice shots. if you want to see some results: https://pauljoostenfotograaf.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Wat-zit-u-hier-heerlijk 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 January 10 by Paulus Ad link 4 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=5737426'>More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 10 Share #5110 Posted January 10 Am 24.10.2020 um 13:59 schrieb Paulus: just a reminder of " better times " with Erwin and Jaap on Rotterdam a LUF meeting, made with my MP. Found in an old box today. 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! Erwin Puts , in focus in the middle. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted January 11 Share #5111 Posted January 11 Jaap's hat blocking the view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Willem Posted February 22 Share #5112 Posted February 22 Does anyone know if you can swap out the lens release guard on a Leica MP? I think she needs a silver one Or is it stuck to the shell? (Silver frame counter window is coming, don't worry) Thanks! 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! 2 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=5762029'>More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 22 Share #5113 Posted February 22 You definitely need a black battery cover… 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF Posted February 23 Share #5114 Posted February 23 2 hours ago, Jan Willem said: Does anyone know if you can swap out the lens release guard on a Leica MP? I think she needs a silver one Or is it stuck to the shell? (Silver frame counter window is coming, don't worry) Thanks! 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! Yes, you can swap the lens release guard . I've converted a silver MP to black and swapped that part. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Willem Posted February 23 Share #5115 Posted February 23 14 hours ago, andybarton said: You definitely need a black battery cover… Nope, love the styling of the elusive olive Kyoto MP. Make mine a bp one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Skywalker Posted February 27 Share #5116 Posted February 27 yes I do... 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! 13 1 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=5764675'>More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted February 27 Share #5117 Posted February 27 I am presently on a tour of Egypt and next week Jordan as I travel around the world. I have not seen any MP’s (or other Leica film bodies) but have seen two Q3’s. But having a hard time with all the scanners, not only at an airport but here to go into a temple or pyramid as well as the nicer hotels. I guess I will see if the scanners affect film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted March 1 Share #5118 Posted March 1 And I purchased the MP one year ago. The battery died last week. I did not know that Leica had added a battery low or dead indicator on the far right in the viewfinder. For the life of me I thought there was a malfunction with the meter. Replaced batteries and everything back to normal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorda@ Posted March 5 Share #5119 Posted March 5 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=5767658'>More sharing options...
JMF Posted March 6 Share #5120 Posted March 6 13 hours ago, yorda@ 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! Is it a M3 top cover ? Looking good ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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