dicko101 Posted February 26, 2010 Share #1501 Posted February 26, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 [ATTACH]189979[/ATTACH] I didn't know they could go on tripods Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 Hi dicko101, Take a look here I love my MP. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
antistatic Posted February 26, 2010 Share #1502 Posted February 26, 2010 I didn't know they could go on tripods I had to bolt it on & it cried the whole time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted February 26, 2010 Share #1503 Posted February 26, 2010 [/OT alert] Hmm so the grip has a central tripod thread? can it also do verticals? [end OT alert] Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted February 26, 2010 Share #1504 Posted February 26, 2010 Yep, it's a Leica grip and the tripod thread is in the middle. The head is a Really Right Stuff ballhead. The RRS QR plate is specific for the Leica grip so it is solid enough for verticals. They also make a QR plate that screws into the off centre tripod thread on the M baseplate and then extends along the base plate to help with mounting the camera centrally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted February 26, 2010 Share #1505 Posted February 26, 2010 Hi David Thanks I've got a vamera/base plate clamp from 40 years ago which is ugly and heavy, but it centres the cameras centre of gravity over the tripod, either horizontally or vertically, so I'd not want the grip other than as a grip. Don't know if I need one. Noel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antistatic Posted February 27, 2010 Share #1506 Posted February 27, 2010 I really like the grip on the MP. It adds little to the size of the camera and helps me get around the lack of grip I felt when holding the nude MP. (Damn that shark skin/roofing paper). I previously used a half case but now prefer the grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted March 11, 2010 Share #1507 Posted March 11, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I thought this thread needed a bump - it has nearly slipped off page One! I've been looking for years for a .58 MP and suddenly two appear in London at once. One is enough for now and joins my little M family very happily. I'm off to Bruges tomorrow for a couple of days to give it a whirl. Photos courtesy of my trusty D2. 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! The family is ready to travel; but I think this time the M8 gets to stay home. A film only trip! Tim Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The family is ready to travel; but I think this time the M8 gets to stay home. A film only trip! Tim ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267593-i-love-my-mp/?do=findComment&comment=1255712'>More sharing options...
antistatic Posted March 12, 2010 Share #1508 Posted March 12, 2010 That's a nice bunch of gear Tim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted March 12, 2010 Share #1509 Posted March 12, 2010 This is a terrible thread. Admins please delete. I am about to buy 2 MPs solely because of this thread. UGHHHHH! But please keep the pictures coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted March 12, 2010 Share #1510 Posted March 12, 2010 Tim -- I rather think that one of the 0.58s you mention must have been one that I was watching too! Oh well, at least it's gone to someone who clearly needs yet another M in the line-up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted March 12, 2010 Share #1511 Posted March 12, 2010 Actually, I stand corrected -- maybe it isn't: I've just looked and the one I was looking at is still there, although rather over-priced imo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted March 15, 2010 Share #1512 Posted March 15, 2010 Actually, I stand corrected -- maybe it isn't: I've just looked and the one I was looking at is still there, although rather over-priced imo... Yes, Alun, that's the other one and quite a bit dearer than mine. However if mine hadn't appeared when it did, I'm not sure that I wouldn't have had to fork out the extra! Just back from my Bruges trip and will be sending off the film tomorrow. Sadly the weather was very cold and grey and I was shooting Delta 100. If there is anyting worth sharing I'll post as soon as I can. Really enjoying this lovely camera. Even next to my previous favourite the M6ttl it operates just that important bit more smoothly and somehow less obtrusively. The long wait was worth it. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted March 15, 2010 Share #1513 Posted March 15, 2010 That's a nice bunch of gear Tim. Thanks, David. Sorry for my weak moment showing off! I was just really pleased to get my .58 MP after so long! I hope that I have all the gear I need for the moment, but you never know! I'm sure my dealer hopes not. It is thanks to him that I have the MP - best Leica dealer (IMO) in London! And I get a cup of tea and a biscuit when I call in! Tim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dk_samurai Posted March 23, 2010 Share #1514 Posted March 23, 2010 Bumpy-bump to the top we go! Bought the BP MP off of a fellow forum user (thanks Jan!). Just got it back from Solms today and now the MP looks just like it should have from the very beginning. Also had the 0.72 finder masked so it only shows 35, 50 and 90 framelines. I have a 28 'cron, but felt that the 28mm framlines were kind of pointless. Unfortunately, here's a little bit of rant: during the application of the vulcanite material, the cover seems to have torn a bit around one of the strap lugs. It seems that instead of changing the whole cover, an attempt to fix the tear was made (glue). But the glue doesn't hold up, so now there's a flap. Shame shame shame on Leica quality control. I noticed this almost immediately after I unpacked the camera. I've been without the camera for a month now, and I have to send it back? Not the happiest camper right now... /David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haskell Posted March 24, 2010 Share #1515 Posted March 24, 2010 Alas...my MP has arrived. I found this one from a forum member as well and I could not be happier. The body is in mint condition and the Lens is a 35mm Summicron loaner form a M user buddy of mine here in the city. I still need to decide on my glass. My 1st 3 rolls are at the lab now...almost forgot how costly film can be. Thinking to invest in a scanner down the line. Here she is. (Shot taken with a RED ONE ) 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=1270890'>More sharing options...
E.M Posted March 24, 2010 Share #1516 Posted March 24, 2010 nice camera , but you have a strange way of focussing . I use a M6TTL and a 35 lux asph. But I guess if I would start again I would go for the cron 35 asph. , which is more userfriendly . Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted March 24, 2010 Share #1517 Posted March 24, 2010 This the most drool worthy Leica to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin Posted March 24, 2010 Share #1518 Posted March 24, 2010 don't know if this was already here: 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=1271921'>More sharing options...
Karreaux Posted March 24, 2010 Share #1519 Posted March 24, 2010 Amazing, how much time does it takes you to make one print like that (average) ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haskell Posted March 25, 2010 Share #1520 Posted March 25, 2010 don't know if this was already here: Nice shot! What glass is on your MP there and what did you use to take the pic if you dont mind me asking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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