Stealth3kpl Posted January 26, 2014 Share #3041 Posted January 26, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) A classic Cuban experience at the moment of my MP's Mechanical Perturbation (clutch mechanism stiffened preventing film advance). Luckily, the previous 10 films went through without a hitch. At least, I think they did, as the film counter doesn't work. Mechanical Perfection indeed! Another trip's on the cards for the MP, this time to Solmes (which was the plan for this body after the trip anyway). Pete 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=2519095'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Hi Stealth3kpl, Take a look here I love my MP. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
briweed Posted January 27, 2014 Share #3042 Posted January 27, 2014 Just received a barely used copy with a Leicavit. I love this thing.... B 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! 3 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=2519303'>More sharing options...
Berth Posted January 27, 2014 Share #3043 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) I've had my new MP with its 28mm Elmarit f2.8 for a week and a half now. The primary images are what I had imagined, lovely definition, sharp, in both B&W and color. The first commercial scans though have been terrible, doing justice to nothing. The setup was simply wrong, I do not have a Fuji camera with a 55mm lens firing 4/3 shooting at very low shutter speeds. I'm shooting with a Leica MP with a 28mm lens at 2/3 with 1/125 shutter speeds. My raw slides (Provia 400) look fine, their scans are awful. Ilford 400F B&W is worse. I'm trying a new lab for high res, but am ready to go home cooked with my Nikon Coolscan unless there's a profound improvement. Edited January 27, 2014 by Berth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsilly Posted January 27, 2014 Share #3044 Posted January 27, 2014 I've had my new MP with its 28mm Elmarit f2.8 for a week and a half now. The primary images are what I had imagined, lovely definition, sharp, in both B&W and color. The first commercial scans though have been terrible, doing justice to nothing. The setup was simply wrong, I do not have a Fuji camera with a 55mm lens firing 4/3 shooting at very low shutter speeds. I'm shooting with a Leica MP with a 28mm lens at 2/3 with 1/125 shutter speeds. My raw slides (Provia 400) look fine, their scans are awful. Ilford 400F B&W is worse. I'm trying a new lab for high res, but am ready to go home cooked with my Nikon Coolscan unless there's a profound improvement. I rarely think that scans do negatives or slides any justice. Have you tried a good drum scanning? That is the only time I think scans look nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted January 27, 2014 Share #3045 Posted January 27, 2014 An Imacon would be also good enough, or even a Coolscan 5000. Café Krom, juke box candid [Amsterdam] by Istvan Penzes , on Flickr Leica MP Leica Noctilux F/1.0 E60 Kodak Trix @ 400 Kodak T-Max developer Coolscan 5000 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Geng Posted January 29, 2014 Share #3046 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Time for me to join this thread and family. I absolutely adore this camera and it will join some other Leicas that see commercial and personal use. Just bought it at Leica Boutique in Munich, Germany. 2003 or so era model just serviced by Leica in Solms and came with the added M Motor/Grip. It looks brand new. Edited January 29, 2014 by Mike Geng image insert adjustment 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsattler Posted January 29, 2014 Share #3047 Posted January 29, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) MP ALC with a CV 28/3.5. 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! 11 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=2521392'>More sharing options...
rpsattler Posted January 30, 2014 Share #3048 Posted January 30, 2014 Another. 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=2521631'>More sharing options...
philipus Posted January 30, 2014 Share #3049 Posted January 30, 2014 I rarely think that scans do negatives or slides any justice. Have you tried a good drum scanning? That is the only time I think scans look nice. Very sweeping statement. In any event, it all depends on 1) one's preferences, and 2) one's needs. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 30, 2014 Share #3050 Posted January 30, 2014 I rarely think that scans do negatives or slides any justice. Have you tried a good drum scanning? Sounds like a euphemism for something painful. Sometimes it's better to enjoy what you have than to dismiss it because there is something else 'superior'. If ultimate image quality (whatever that might be) is the object then a 35mm negative is probably not the best place to start. Any half-decent 35mm film scanner, used properly, will do plenty of "justice" to a good film neg. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob139 Posted February 26, 2014 Share #3051 Posted February 26, 2014 The MP and me. Marrakech, with 35mm summicron ASPH, Tri-X 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=2539783'>More sharing options...
Julian H Posted February 26, 2014 Share #3052 Posted February 26, 2014 I love all your MP's too As someone who is just finding their feet with RF cameras from scratch with a lowly M4-2 am I allowed to dream a little? Black paint finish, classic engraving, vulcanite, black paint controls, MP wind on, Vulcanite, 0.85 finder with 4 frames, or perhaps an M6 Millennium with a black dot. One day maybe. J 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted February 26, 2014 Share #3053 Posted February 26, 2014 A quick lunch stop high above Fairbrook earlier today. Wind chill made it a little too cold to hang around.... 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 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=2540015'>More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted February 26, 2014 Share #3054 Posted February 26, 2014 I love all your MP's too As someone who is just finding their feet with RF cameras from scratch with a lowly M4-2 am I allowed to dream a little? Black paint finish, classic engraving, vulcanite, black paint controls, MP wind on, Vulcanite, 0.85 finder with 4 frames, http://www.leica-a-la-carte.com/alacarte/index/action/print_image/TOKEN/1m9GBkDUveNQQI1Fb4JcUEHtaEI/M/GHkpLA One day maybe. J 1) There's nothing wrong with the M4-2 2) Perhaps I can help you live that dream a little sooner. I bought a standard BP MP off eBay, then sent it to Solms for vulcanite and 0.72-3 viewfinder. The charged about £600. It saved me £1500 on an ALC MP. Pete 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian H Posted February 27, 2014 Share #3055 Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I am certainly not ashamed of my M4-2:) I would not buy a new MP anyway. A little brass here and there adds character and hopefully would reduce the cost. Its nice to know i could still customise to my currently "thought to be perfect" spec though. Cheers, Julian Edited February 27, 2014 by Julian H 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share #3056 Posted February 27, 2014 This thread amazes me.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebasti1 Posted March 8, 2014 Share #3057 Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Well, here is mine I bought the MP roughly a year ago in near mint condition and I just have fun shooting it. nothing more to say :-) 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 March 11, 2014 by admin 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=2545938'>More sharing options...
miguelruizjimenez Posted March 25, 2014 Share #3058 Posted March 25, 2014 My camera, my Leica. I love this machine... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted April 23, 2014 Share #3059 Posted April 23, 2014 Happy St. George's Day! 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=2573847'>More sharing options...
mdwsta4 Posted May 1, 2014 Share #3060 Posted May 1, 2014 The newest addition to my collection and a battle between my Leicas and Canons 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! 14 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=2581076'>More sharing options...
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