Capuccino-Muffin Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4541 Posted March 6, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Old M6 door is definitely only compatible with first batch/early MP. Later MP cameras have new and improved electronics.the early ones, just like M6 are prone to failing leds inside the vf, for instance. This ls definitely a very early MP with a late top plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patrik Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4542 Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Capuccino-Muffin said: Old M6 door is definitely only compatible with first batch/early MP. Later MP cameras have new and improved electronics.the early ones, just like M6 are prone to failing leds inside the vf, for instance. This ls definitely a very early MP with a late top plate. Do you have a year/serial list by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4543 Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Patrik said: Do you have a year/serial list by any chance? No, I just go by what I know, and from all the years wasting time on foruns lol The first batch MP were M6 in disguise, and a bit later they came out with a truly completely redesigned camera, which was the MP as we know it. the test is simple, really. The M6/early MP door will not meter properly on later MP, and vice versa. I much prefer the old door, by the way. But I also much prefer the real MP innards vs the M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4544 Posted March 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Patrik said: Thanks, Mine is from 2002 I believe, so would never guessed yours was from 2007. You learn something new everyday! ...my other BP MP (#2983XXX) comes with an identical film speed dial - I bought it brand new in 2005. Some day we will make sense of Leica's numbering system. I'm not holding my breath, though. Incidentally, re: "2002", I believe this iteration of the MP was introduced in 2003. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4545 Posted March 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, Capuccino-Muffin said: Old M6 door is definitely only compatible with first batch/early MP. Later MP cameras have new and improved electronics.the early ones, just like M6 are prone to failing leds inside the vf, for instance. This ls definitely a very early MP with a late top plate. ...erm, Capuccino-Muffin, are you able to provide some sort of dates, as opposed to "early" and "late"? I can confirm this camera was bought brand new in NY in 2007 - I still have all the original paperwork from the dealer and Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4546 Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, aesop said: ...erm, Capuccino-Muffin, are you able to provide some sort of dates, as opposed to "early" and "late"? I can confirm this camera was bought brand new in NY in 2007 - I still have all the original paperwork from the dealer and Leica. I’m not into dating my gear. The new trend ala “summilux pre-asph ‘74 vs ‘81” kinda stuff is not where the Leica community should be going, IMO. In this case, by “early MP” I’m talking about the 28 and very early 29xxx serials Edited March 6, 2022 by Capuccino-Muffin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4547 Posted March 6, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, aesop said: ...erm, Capuccino-Muffin, are you able to provide some sort of dates, as opposed to "early" and "late"? I can confirm this camera was bought brand new in NY in 2007 - I still have all the original paperwork from the dealer and Leica. You likely have a M6 inner body fitted with a MP top plate manufactured in 2006/07. This would indeed make it a brand new 2007 MP, regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriehuber Posted March 6, 2022 Share #4548 Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) / Edited March 6, 2022 by Kriehuber Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4549 Posted March 7, 2022 13 hours ago, Capuccino-Muffin said: You likely have a M6 inner body fitted with a MP top plate manufactured in 2006/07. This would indeed make it a brand new 2007 MP, regardless. ...erm, yeah - definitely likely, right? Quite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4550 Posted March 7, 2022 Happy to have finally purchased an MP and waiting on delivery. If I love it I'll post a pic 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4551 Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, grahamc said: Happy to have finally purchased an MP and waiting on delivery. If I love it I'll post a pic New MP, Graham ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4552 Posted March 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: New MP, Graham ? Kind of. It’s a never-been-used A La Carte (no top script). Excited to receive 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4553 Posted March 7, 2022 A la carte MP with 0.72 VF (I've read your questionings 😉) = nice find. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4554 Posted March 7, 2022 Last friday I finally bought an MP BP. It's so smooth! I was wondering... what's that little round button below the shutter cocking lever? I've never seen that in other Leica bodies... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4555 Posted March 7, 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! 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=4396545'>More sharing options...
Kriehuber Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4556 Posted March 7, 2022 What Part do you mean exactly ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4557 Posted March 7, 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! 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=4396688'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4558 Posted March 7, 2022 44 minutes ago, cesc 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! Mine also has that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4559 Posted March 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Huss said: Mine also has that. I am guessing it's the wifi to transfer the photos from the negative to the computer ;). But just curious if anybody knows what's the purpose of that tiny circle there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4560 Posted March 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, cesc said: I am guessing it's the wifi to transfer the photos from the negative to the computer ;). But just curious if anybody knows what's the purpose of that tiny circle there. I never even thought about it before, but now I need to know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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