cesc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4561 Posted March 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Huss Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4562 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4563 Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) mistery over... I found that ...and it seems it's just a hidden screw http://feuerbacher.net/photo/repair/LeicaMP/LeicaMP.html "To me the big advantage of the MP compared to older M cameras is the little hole in the top cover, allowing adjustment of the slit with without lifting the cover,even with a film inside. It seems that this feature was introduced with the M6. " Edited March 7, 2022 by cesc 4 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4564 Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) "To me the big advantage of the MP compared to older M cameras is the little hole in the top cover, allowing adjustment of the slit with without lifting the cover,even with a film inside. It seems that this feature was introduced with the M6. " Edited March 7, 2022 by cesc delete 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4565 Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Huss said: Mine also has that. I've owned my M-A for five years and never noticed that, but it's there. Probably because it's normally covered by the film advance lever... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted March 8, 2022 Share #4566 Posted March 8, 2022 10 hours 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! Got that on my M-A also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted March 9, 2022 Share #4567 Posted March 9, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) MP and some friends. 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 1 Quote 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=4397627'>More sharing options...
smkoush Posted March 10, 2022 Share #4568 Posted March 10, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 9:31 AM, aesop said: ...here's a view of the 'toothpicked' top plate of one of my BP MPs, with the serial number edited. 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! Hmmm...it seems that the "toothpicked" top plate of the BP MP is first all painted in black and then the white paint is added to the engraving. My a la cart MP is not like that and perhaps its history has something to do with that. I ordered it with classic engraving, and after 4 months it was delivered, but with no engraving whatsoever (on top plate), except on the back "Leica Camera Wetrzlar Made in Germany" engraved but not white paint in it, just black (see photo of the back of the camera). After I inquired about it, Leica acknowledged the mistake, so I sent it back. 4 months later I received it with the classic engraving. However, unlike the "toothpicked" one, it seems there is no paint underneath the white engraving because very quickly the white paint faded away and brass underneath. In the photos below it may seem white, but it's actually brass. The font is also very thin compared to other classic engraving photos I've seen. Maybe when I sent it back they simply engraved the already painted top plate and filled the engraving with white paint, instead of having an engraved plate painted black and then fill the engraving with white paint as it seems to be the case with the "toothpicked" one. Anyway, maybe it's one of a kind perhaps, it doesn't matter to me, it's just an observation I thought I'd share. I include an older photo of it when the white paint was still in the engraving. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted March 10, 2022 Share #4569 Posted March 10, 2022 2 hours ago, smkoush said: Hmmm...it seems that the "toothpicked" top plate of the BP MP is first all painted in black and then the white paint is added to the engraving. My a la cart MP is not like that and perhaps its history has something to do with that. I ordered it with classic engraving, and after 4 months it was delivered, but with no engraving whatsoever (on top plate), except on the back "Leica Camera Wetrzlar Made in Germany" engraved but not white paint in it, just black (see photo of the back of the camera). After I inquired about it, Leica acknowledged the mistake, so I sent it back. 4 months later I received it with the classic engraving. However, unlike the "toothpicked" one, it seems there is no paint underneath the white engraving because very quickly the white paint faded away and brass underneath. In the photos below it may seem white, but it's actually brass. The font is also very thin compared to other classic engraving photos I've seen. Maybe when I sent it back they simply engraved the already painted top plate and filled the engraving with white paint, instead of having an engraved plate painted black and then fill the engraving with white paint as it seems to be the case with the "toothpicked" one. Anyway, maybe it's one of a kind perhaps, it doesn't matter to me, it's just an observation I thought I'd share. I include an older photo of it when the white paint was still in the engraving. 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! That’s because they took your old top plate and engraved it. They basically engraved a black painted top plate instead of engraving a unpainted top plate and painting it later, as usually done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4570 Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) Unused MP a la carte 0.72 new-to-me I was surprised to find the outer paper box seemingly unopened also 🤔 Birth date 19/03/2019 Girlfriend: Did you buy a new camera ?! GC : Yes Girlfriend: What is the difference between this one and the one you already have ?! GC: This one is black amor, and the other one is silver. 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 14, 2022 by grahamc 4 9 Quote 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=4400463'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4571 Posted March 14, 2022 Graham, is the serial number on the hot shoe rim ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4572 Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Graham, is the serial number on the hot shoe rim ? Hi Arnaud Yes that’s right The lettering on back is blacked out and the baseplate is all black (including the release fastener) 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 14, 2022 by grahamc 1 Quote 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=4400474'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4573 Posted March 14, 2022 Almost "right" for discretion 😉. I don't know why they kept the shiny ring around shutter button, and silver "hot shoe rims". I had that shiny parts also, when I had BP MP. 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 Quote 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=4400484'>More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4574 Posted March 14, 2022 2 hours ago, a.noctilux said: Almost "right" for discretion 😉. I don't know why they kept the shiny ring around shutter button, and silver "hot shoe rims". I had that shiny parts also, when I had BP MP. 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 agree, on these 'discreet' a la carte that would've been a nice option to make black . and the counter dial. but still very nice ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4575 Posted March 14, 2022 4 hours ago, grahamc said: Girlfriend: Did you buy a new camera ?! GC : Yes Girlfriend: What is the difference between this one and the one you already have ?! GC: This one is black amor, and the other one is silver. Girlfriend: Did you buy a new camera ?! IM : Yes Girlfriend: What is the difference between this one and the one you already have ?! IM: This one goes better with your new black shoes. 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4576 Posted March 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, ianman said: Girlfriend: Did you buy a new camera ?! IM : Yes Girlfriend: What is the difference between this one and the one you already have ?! IM: This one goes better with your new black shoes. Later at dinner (looking miffed).... "So the only difference with this new camera is that it's black ? " 😂 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4577 Posted March 14, 2022 vor einer Stunde schrieb grahamc: Later at dinner (looking miffed).... "So the only difference with this new camera is that it's black ? " 😂 “ no” , I have to have two: one for black and white and one for colour slides. Naturally, the one for b&w must be stealthy. “ actually I am planning to buy a third one , for colour negatives, but I’m not in a hurry. “ girlfriend: …….. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted March 14, 2022 Share #4578 Posted March 14, 2022 5 hours ago, a.noctilux said: Almost "right" for discretion 😉. I don't know why they kept the shiny ring around shutter button, and silver "hot shoe rims". I had that shiny parts also, when I had BP MP. 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! Arnaud, is it a pre asph Lux? In terms of 35mm, btwn summicron asph and summilux? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 15, 2022 Share #4579 Posted March 15, 2022 I couldn’t help but compare the rangefinder patch view of my new MP with my M6’s (0.72 TTL and 0.85 M6J). The view through MP does look to have marginally heightened contrast / will be a little easier to focus. Looks similar to M10 I haven’t really had any issues with my M6’s in use but just an observation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted March 15, 2022 Share #4580 Posted March 15, 2022 15 hours ago, grahamc said: Hi Arnaud Yes that’s right The lettering on back is blacked out and the baseplate is all black (including the release fastener). ...I always wondered about this. Nice to know that, like the shutter release button, it can actually be blacked out. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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