Guest dk_samurai Posted February 10, 2010 Share #1481 Posted February 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Please, don't call it "sharkskin". Try first the feeling of the real sharkskin vulcanit on a Leica IIIc, you'll then know the big difference. So "roofing paper" cover it is then /David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RITskellar Posted February 10, 2010 Share #1482 Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) So "roofing paper" cover it is then /David Note to everyone, from now on please refrain from calling the stock covering on an MP "shark skin". Hence forth, it will be referred to as "roofing paper". For example, "I'm considering changing the covering on my Yorki so that it more closely resembles an MP. If I order some "roofing paper", do you think this will fool anyone? And which will give me better bokeh, roofing paper or griptac???" Edited February 10, 2010 by RITskellar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted February 10, 2010 Share #1483 Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) So "roofing paper" cover it is then. Yeah, or "sandpaper", but used. I did made the change on the MP and the M8, couldn't stand it. And which will give me better bokeh, roofing paper or griptac???" Depend, if you wear gloves or not. Edited February 10, 2010 by Philippe D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookonclassic Posted February 12, 2010 Share #1484 Posted February 12, 2010 Just for fun... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted February 12, 2010 Share #1485 Posted February 12, 2010 Very beautiful! I wish, Leica would offer a la carte versions of the M8/ M9 without engraved model no. and dot. The clean look of the MP with just one screw for the service entrance is simply beautiful. Using the film rewind as the drive mode selector would be another fantastic thing to do. This would make buying an M9 soo much easier an decision ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted February 12, 2010 Share #1486 Posted February 12, 2010 ....roofing paper or griptac???" On a hot sweaty day? Roofing paper every time. It will also negate teh need for focus and proper exposure. However you could employ a radial blurrrrrrrrrrrr to your image if you are stuck with griptac:rolleyes:. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted February 12, 2010 Share #1487 Posted February 12, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) My experience in Fiji was exactly the opposite, and I was there in the dry season. That's why I got Griptac on my MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frc Posted February 12, 2010 Share #1488 Posted February 12, 2010 Agree, menos I M6, I ordered one of these digi ( M9 ) MP copies but whished it shared the clean look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raizans Posted February 14, 2010 Share #1489 Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) i didn't think i would, but i like the roofing paper! i think silver chrome bodies look refined with the standard covering. the modern vulkanit is shiny and the texture is too rounded and curdy; it doesn't come close to the original vulcanite. as far as silver chrome is concerned, the m6/m7 style covering is preferable to the new vulkanit. like the roofing paper, it's not as reflective or high relief. the texture and reflectivity of the standard covering complement black paint the least. the new vulkanit is definitely the best choice in this case. black saddle leather is also a great match. i imagine a black chrome mp looks its best with the roofing paper, because of the fine, even texture and lower reflectivity. very industrial, i'd say. Edited February 14, 2010 by raizans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted February 14, 2010 Share #1490 Posted February 14, 2010 That roofing paper is atrocious. It's so bad, such a cheap cost cutting measure that it makes me sick to look at it. It's such a cheap material, so cheaply manufactured that you even see the squares, a pattern, in it. It seems that pattern in the roofing paper on the M8 has been corrected but it was still an atrocious choice for a company as prestigious as Leica. It's like if Ferraris came with cheap eastern European 13" tires on them. And I'm phrobably being generous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marke Posted February 15, 2010 Share #1491 Posted February 15, 2010 Ned, I don't see any kind of squares or a similar pattern in the material on my MP. I think it looks good, but I don't care for the feel. Someday I'll change mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted February 15, 2010 Share #1492 Posted February 15, 2010 Mine had the squares and it was horrible. I will try to dig a picture of it, if I still have it. I purchased Aki Asahi's Pebble covering. It's the perfect match for the Black Paint finish, with that balancing shine. And it's cheap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted February 15, 2010 Share #1493 Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) Here are some posts where you can see the manufacturing pattern in the covering: 958, 1120, 1146, 1152, 1158, 1160, 1179, 1228. I will try to find some sample images where it's really obvious. It appears JBA's MP has that defect since each and every image of his MP shows it, just as mine did. As I mentioned, my M8 didn't have that ugly pattern so I guess it simply might have been a bad batch. Shame to Leica. But nonetheless, bad batch or good batch, that covering was an insult. From Vulcanite to this? Edited February 15, 2010 by NB23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted February 15, 2010 Share #1494 Posted February 15, 2010 I agree with Ned. The standard MP covering is lame in turns of gripping function and in terms of cosmetics. Why not Leica's Vulkanit? Why not Griptac or one of aki's? That standard covering just begs to be replaced. It is the only thing I haven't liked about the mp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted February 15, 2010 Share #1495 Posted February 15, 2010 [/ot alert]Accommodation in Ge must be expensive?[end ot alert] Noel P.S. dont have a MP sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted February 17, 2010 Share #1496 Posted February 17, 2010 It appears JBA's MP has that defect since each and every image of his MP shows it, just as mine did. Indeed, I have 3 MPs and all of them show a sort of checkerboard pattern in the roofing paper. Atrocious, as you said. I just haven't had the wherewithal to get them re-covered yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt335 Posted February 17, 2010 Share #1497 Posted February 17, 2010 I love my MP as well. I did buy a Artisan half leather case I guess also to be honest cause I thought the covering was sub-standard. I much prefer the covering on my M4, which I bought second hand and I suspect has been recovered at one stage as there's a gap just under the back panel wheel meter. I think I'll investigate if anywhere in Australia can recover M's. Or, I'll buy the kits you can order online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducttape Posted February 20, 2010 Share #1498 Posted February 20, 2010 MP '50 Lux Asph - and a lot of love! Its going to take me forever to digest this entire thread This is a very nice portrait. Thx for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffpatte Posted February 20, 2010 Share #1499 Posted February 20, 2010 My MP, wearing a slightly naughty Zeiss lens. This camera was allegedly owned by Tony McGee from new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted February 26, 2010 Share #1500 Posted February 26, 2010 An MP on a tripod (Boo) with a CV 28/2.0 (Boo) at Levens Hall, Cumbria in failing light taken with an M2 and 50 lux asph on TriX 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! 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=1239639'>More sharing options...
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