chris319 Posted July 5, 2008 Share #601 Posted July 5, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Phew...just finished reading this entire post. I can't believe it's 606 days old and going. I'm in the market for my first Leica so naturally I'm doing my DD. This thread has convinced me on which M to buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rob_x2004 Posted July 5, 2008 Share #602 Posted July 5, 2008 This thread has convinced me on which M to buy. Buy an M other than an MP. You will save heaps on film and developing.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RITskellar Posted July 6, 2008 Share #603 Posted July 6, 2008 Buy an M other than an MP. You will save heaps on film and developing. Bah humbug! Don't listen to him. Go with your heart... get the MP. Life's too short for practical arguments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted July 6, 2008 Share #604 Posted July 6, 2008 Bah humbug! Don't listen to him. Go with your heart... get the MP. Life's too short for practical arguments. Having spent more on film supply to feed it than the purchase price of my MP .... All I can do is warn him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted July 6, 2008 Share #605 Posted July 6, 2008 Having spent more on film supply to feed it than the purchase price of my MP .... All I can do is warn him. You didn't mention new real estate purchases to store slides and negatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris319 Posted July 6, 2008 Share #606 Posted July 6, 2008 Having spent more on film supply to feed it than the purchase price of my MP .... All I can do is warn him. Thanks Rob for the heads up. The thought has crossed my mind. I started shooting film again a few months back after jumping to digital in 2000. I bought a couple of "el cheapo" Russian cameras (Zorki 4K and Lomo Lubitel U166) just to see if I'd like to use this format again and to compliment digital. Sure enough I was hooked during my first roll and gone through 6 already. These cameras are real fun to use too! I've forgotten how much fun it was to actually "think" before taking a photograph and how film does forces you to take better pictures as every shot counts! I also didn't realise how lazy I have become and how much I rely on my digital gear to "think" for me. I found the rangefinder gave me a sense of intimacy with the subject / object while focusing and composing the shot. I never got that feeling on a DSLR even in manual focus for some reason. This hobby is starting to get expensive for me and it's going to get even more expensive. I've already a Canon 40D and Canon lenses (10-22mm, 24-70L f/2.8, 70-200L f2.8 IS, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f1.8 and 100mm f/2.8 macro). I have a feeling my wife is not going to be too pleased...but as long as I have a few occasional snaps of her I'd be fine. I hope. I'd let her know that unlike digital camera / lenses, Leica Mx / Lenses appreciates over time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbylon Posted July 11, 2008 Share #607 Posted July 11, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Newly aquired Hex on my MP. The paint is wearing through in parts on the MP and i've touched it up a few times but given up! When it gets too tatty looking I will take the top off and paint it myself. 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=601872'>More sharing options...
wizard Posted July 11, 2008 Share #608 Posted July 11, 2008 Newly aquired Hex on my MP. Can't you put a DECENT lens on your trusty MP? She deserves it. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbylon Posted July 11, 2008 Share #609 Posted July 11, 2008 HaHa, just giving my 50 lux and 35 asph some quality time Andy:D j Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted July 11, 2008 Share #610 Posted July 11, 2008 Andy I assume you're joking... nobbylon, why not just let the MP wear? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Pic A Day Posted July 14, 2008 Share #611 Posted July 14, 2008 just re-covered my MP with a #4008 leatherette from Aki-Asahi. It was well worth the effort, and now my MP looks like it should have from the start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt335 Posted July 14, 2008 Share #612 Posted July 14, 2008 just re-covered my MP with a #4008 leatherette from Aki-Asahi. It was well worth the effort, and now my MP looks like it should have from the start. Sounds good. Can you post a photo of it please when you get a chance? I read a whole lot of posts about those "half cases" by Luigi (which look superb) and man there was some heated discussion over it all ????? my new MP is covered in Vulcanite I think you call it and it looks sharp in my opinion. I keep my MP in its own small camera bag which also fits in my main bag. I've noticed the black paint finish is starting to wear out on the outer edge of the advance film lever. But it looks cool. I love holding the bare camera in my hands. Those half cases may be good but I love the bare naked MP feel myself It mainly lives around my neck ! Or should I say close to my heart ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted July 24, 2008 Share #613 Posted July 24, 2008 First post. I fell honored to add to this venerable thread. This is my MP with Rokkor 40mm. (I also have a CLE). I have only had this camera for 6 days but I think it must be love. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted July 24, 2008 Share #614 Posted July 24, 2008 ....welcome to the poor house. Film will be your heroine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted July 24, 2008 Share #615 Posted July 24, 2008 ....welcome to the poor house. Film will be your heroine. More like heroin than heroine At least I will be able to look a beautiful pictures in this poor house. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted July 24, 2008 Share #616 Posted July 24, 2008 Beaut David! And welcome to the forum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted July 24, 2008 Share #617 Posted July 24, 2008 More like heroin than heroine :D You junkie. I was fishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted July 24, 2008 Share #618 Posted July 24, 2008 :D You junkie. I was fishing. and I swallowed the hook Thanks Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted July 25, 2008 Share #619 Posted July 25, 2008 Wait till you try the "lense" word with William Palmer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted July 30, 2008 Share #620 Posted July 30, 2008 a little bump back to the top:p 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! Thanks, Amado Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Thanks, Amado ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=615917'>More sharing options...
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