Rangefinderny Posted August 6, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 6, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know, I know, silver or black ok, ok. So I'm in the market for an MP Black however, I came across this beauty in silver with BLUE wrap (sort of dark blue, almost black in certain light) The pluses, its gorgeous with a silver 35mm, The negatives, its not black and if you switch to a 28 or 50 those lenses are only made in black...unless you want to spend 9k. so I'd have a silver Leica with blue wrap and black lens in 28 or 50. hmmm Im curious to hear the communities thoughts. Thank you. 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 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/287278-mp-help-me-choose/?do=findComment&comment=3568036'>More sharing options...
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Rangefinderny Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted August 6, 2018 One more pic 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! 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/287278-mp-help-me-choose/?do=findComment&comment=3568037'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 6, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 6, 2018 Welcome here, Those are only cosmetic that can be replaced on your black MP (if it's your choice) at Leica Store for small fee ( for Leica of course ). Have a look at "skin color" choices in "Leica à la carte" program ( https://a-la-carte-configurator.leica-camera.com/?lang=en&DEF=definitions_Poland ) or at some others like 'Cameraleather : http://www.cameraleather.com/leica_m/preview.htm) or 'Aki Asahi : http://www.aki-asahi.com/store/html/M6/index.php Silver lenses exist, not so expensive... Summaron-M 28mm is in Silver only Summarit-M 35/50/75/90 can be ordered in Black or Silver And some can be have in Silver in second hand market As side note, I always mix Silver or Black Ms on Black or Silver lenses (even use Titanium on BP or Silver/Black Chrome M ) : I take what I have mixed with what I need . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted August 6, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 6, 2018 that blue is nice. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted August 6, 2018 Share #5 Posted August 6, 2018 The silver and black lenses I could live with, but OMG the blue wrap is hideous. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangefinderny Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted August 6, 2018 So funny, it looks much better in person trust me it’s beautiful. I guess that’s in the eye of the beholder. Thank you for the responses! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangefinderny Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted August 6, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Noctilux, yes that blue is actually from the a la carte menu. On the website and even in my photos it looks brighter than it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 7, 2018 Share #8 Posted August 7, 2018 When have black lenses ever looked bad on a silver body? If the worry goes that far just consider trying to accessorise the blue covering with a matching strap and camera bag, getting that shade just so isn't going to be easy. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 7, 2018 Share #9 Posted August 7, 2018 It gets even worse. What shoes to wear with a blue camera? Ideally the same leather, but I am not sure whether Leica makes a-la-carte shoes. So you'll have to roam the shoe shops for silver shoes. Brown would be horrific and black is not a good combination with a silver camera. And then: socks - that might be slightly easier. It will end in a cascade that will leave you with a house interior, designer-provided, in blue and sliver... Not one piece of black in sight. And a round, red front door. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted August 7, 2018 Share #10 Posted August 7, 2018 I know, I know, silver or black ok, ok. So I'm in the market for an MP Black however, I came across this beauty in silver with BLUE wrap (sort of dark blue, almost black in certain light) The pluses, its gorgeous with a silver 35mm, The negatives, its not black and if you switch to a 28 or 50 those lenses are only made in black...unless you want to spend 9k. so I'd have a silver Leica with blue wrap and black lens in 28 or 50. hmmm Im curious to hear the communities thoughts. Thank you IMG_3198 2.jpg You could not possibly consider the silver and blue one with that black battery cover and filter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frase Posted August 7, 2018 Share #11 Posted August 7, 2018 thats horrible, hope that helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted August 7, 2018 Share #12 Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) You wont’ get happy with this one, that’s my thought, messy combination of colors. I thought that the MP was meant for the real original M work on film, I can’t combine that Edited August 7, 2018 by otto.f Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted August 7, 2018 Share #13 Posted August 7, 2018 Silver body, black leather covering and a chrome lens - no worries about what colour shoes to wear... Oh, and a black lens looks just as good. 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/287278-mp-help-me-choose/?do=findComment&comment=3568242'>More sharing options...
Paul Verrips Posted August 7, 2018 Share #14 Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) What about black chrome? I always loved the black paint and i still do, but since i have bought the M-A in black chrome i'm in love with that finish. What about black & blue ? https://leicarumors.com/2015/11/19/new-leica-m-typ-240-a-la-carte-program-announced.aspx/leica-m-a-la-carte-black-dark-blue/ Edited August 7, 2018 by Paul Verrips 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 7, 2018 Share #15 Posted August 7, 2018 You should buy it, and put a red APO Summicron on it. Maybe add an orange Hermes strap. Blue shoes will complement the leather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 7, 2018 Share #16 Posted August 7, 2018 Haven’t pretty much every camera system since the 70’s had silver bodies with mostly black lenses? Think Nikon F/F2 press photographers, Pentax SLR’s, etc., or were photographers then less worried about how the camera looked and more about how the photos looked?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas F. Posted August 7, 2018 Share #17 Posted August 7, 2018 Personally I like silver chrome way better anyway. The blue body covering looks nice (if you later on get tired of it you can replace it yourself). Black lenses look just fine on a silver chrome body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangefinderny Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted August 7, 2018 Thank you for the responses, had a good laugh. seriously though who spends this kind of money and doesn't think about aesthetics. The pics I posted are too bright, the wrap is actually much darker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangefinderny Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted August 7, 2018 Because Im a glutton for punishment I thought I would upload one more shot, this is much closer to the actual color. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IwBvoDiapaGiV-zleIGp1DFucxrbVusl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpittal Posted August 7, 2018 Share #20 Posted August 7, 2018 Because Im a glutton for punishment I thought I would upload one more shot, this is much closer to the actual color. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IwBvoDiapaGiV-zleIGp1DFucxrbVusl the most beautiful M I have ever seen was owned by a NO workshop attendee that had light blue leather on his M10 with a silver Noct 1.0; very stunning. All mine are black, kinda boring. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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