honcho Posted December 21, 2012 Share #2821 Posted December 21, 2012 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) That's much better. Edited December 21, 2012 by honcho 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 Hi honcho, Take a look here I love my MP. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
larsv Posted December 23, 2012 Share #2822 Posted December 23, 2012 The fruits of my MP's. Nice story of your life on your site! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted December 26, 2012 Share #2823 Posted December 26, 2012 That silver IIIb in the middle is what started it all. It was a gift from dad. The MP's are down in 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! 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=2197765'>More sharing options...
tadeyev Posted December 30, 2012 Share #2824 Posted December 30, 2012 Funny, as an M4 owner (2x) and previous M6 owner, I have gotten so used to the rewind crank that I couldn't imagine anything else being used. I know they make the MP with rewind crank (like M4, M7) but it seems no-one here ever ordered one ? I would love to see an actual MP in black with that style of crank if anyone here does have one…. Cheers, Theo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvincent Posted December 30, 2012 Share #2825 Posted December 30, 2012 Here you go, Theo. My Black Paint MP with M7-style rewind crank: 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=2201501'>More sharing options...
tadeyev Posted December 30, 2012 Share #2826 Posted December 30, 2012 Hi Robert, Lovely camera in beautiful condition…A version like that would be right at home in my camera bag for sure. I think you mean "M4 ' style rewind lever….The M7 borrowed it and had copies made in Solms ! ;-0) Thanks for posting, Theo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted December 30, 2012 Share #2827 Posted December 30, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Funny, as an M4 owner (2x) and previous M6 owner, I have gotten so used to the rewind crank that I couldn't imagine anything else being used. I know they make the MP with rewind crank (like M4, M7) but it seems no-one here ever ordered one ? I would love to see an actual MP in black with that style of crank if anyone here does have one…. Cheers, Theo I thought so too, using my M6 as my first Leica M. It took me only one day with an MP and I immediately ordered a MP style advance lever for my M6 as well. The advantage is not it's classic looks - that's a matter of subjective taste only. The old style advance lever's advantage is, that one can advance the film in one smooth motion from being completely folded without first needing to "unfold" the lever. This way, the old MP style lever is faster and more simple to shoot. I wouldn't go back to the M4/M6 style lever again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadeyev Posted December 31, 2012 Share #2828 Posted December 31, 2012 Hi Dirk, Thanks for the remark from a user/owner ! Personally I can't comment regarding details of MP rewind; I only know the screw mount variety on my IIIf, which is similar in concept but not identical... Having said that, I don't see much physical difference with having to first pull up the old style rewind knob before being able to rewind. I mean this in reference to the 'single motion' you mention, because there isn't one as far as i understand it ? Pulling a knob up and out before twisting to rewind the film seems (in my mind anyway) more 'effort' (ahem) than unfolding the M4 crank with the flip of a fingertip flip and turning away. I guess I have to try one out to get an idea about it ;-0) Maybe I'll get hooked. Cheers, Theo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted December 31, 2012 Share #2829 Posted December 31, 2012 Theo, that was a misunderstanding - I was referring to the advance lever, while you certainly meant the rewind knob ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadeyev Posted December 31, 2012 Share #2830 Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Ah, my total misunderstanding, then it's clear indeed ! I was so focussed on the rewind aspect that I automatically read it that way. I agree 100% with you on that. Have another chrome M4 that was given the 'M3' treatment' and has M3 style advance lever, like the MP. It is indeed much nicer to use, and I indeed prefer it by far.. And simpler to change than a rewind system. . Edited December 31, 2012 by tadeyev 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted December 31, 2012 Share #2831 Posted December 31, 2012 With an new 135mm. MP 0,85 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=2202278'>More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted January 5, 2013 Share #2832 Posted January 5, 2013 Mon Dieu, what a thread! After shooting Nikon Fs for forty-one years I purchased a 1959 M3 and a 50 Summicron V4. I'm in love with it; the whole rangefinder manner of doing and seeing things. So now I've been lured by the configurator and I need to hear some of your experiences/regrets with viewfinders. I see a lot of .72s but has anyone later wished they bought the .58, or vice-versa? The frame lines for both are almost identical. I need glasses to clearly see the M3's engravings but not to use the viewfinder. Santa brought a 28 Elmarit ASPH and that is likely as wide as I'll ever go. For longer needs I have a 105 and a 180 for the Nikons. I'll also mention that I am struck by just how pretty the chrome M3 is. It gets noticed a lot (too much?) by people. My Nikons are black and brassed and lovely but they have enough chrome to make a 'panda' MP look very pretty to me. thx, s-a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muc_marlin Posted January 5, 2013 Share #2833 Posted January 5, 2013 Hi all! Just received the slides from my first day out with my new MP and 28/2 ASPH.. I really enjoyed that first day and I am sure that this will become a very long friendship. Btw. great thread! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted January 5, 2013 Share #2834 Posted January 5, 2013 Hi all! Just received the slides from my first day out with my new MP and 28/2 ASPH.. I really enjoyed that first day and I am sure that this will become a very long friendship. Btw. great thread! And good results too... nice saturated colours, what film did you use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muc_marlin Posted January 5, 2013 Share #2835 Posted January 5, 2013 And good results too... nice saturated colours, what film did you use? Thanks! I was using Velvia 50, this one I knew from the time before I changed to digital and I always liked it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincoln_m Posted January 6, 2013 Share #2836 Posted January 6, 2013 I see you have the same problem I have with velvia , pink snow. I think that comes from under exposure. Regards, Lincoln Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxman Posted January 13, 2013 Share #2837 Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Sharing my Gem 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 13, 2013 by osxman 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=2213391'>More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted January 28, 2013 Share #2838 Posted January 28, 2013 The perfect outfit! Two MP (alc) w/pre-ASPH versions of 35 and 90 Summicron and Summilux 50. 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=2226705'>More sharing options...
andyedward Posted January 29, 2013 Share #2839 Posted January 29, 2013 Keep 'em coming, guys! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted January 29, 2013 Share #2840 Posted January 29, 2013 MP with Elmar-M 50mm f2.8 and special edition extra old Marmite. 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! 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=2227986'>More sharing options...
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