Danner Posted July 22, 2021 Share #61 Posted July 22, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 10 hours ago, 28framelines said: Haha it is! I just can’t believe it’s finally gonna show up at my doorstep (on literally my birthday, no less!) Nice, enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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earleygallery Posted July 22, 2021 Share #62 Posted July 22, 2021 11 hours ago, 28framelines said: Haha it is! I just can’t believe it’s finally gonna show up at my doorstep (on literally my birthday, no less!) Nice present. Happy Birthday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28framelines Posted July 22, 2021 Share #63 Posted July 22, 2021 2 hours ago, earleygallery said: Nice present. Happy Birthday! Thank you! Haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted July 22, 2021 Share #64 Posted July 22, 2021 15 hours ago, 28framelines said: Haha it is! I just can’t believe it’s finally gonna show up at my doorstep (on literally my birthday, no less!) Don't forget to buy a film or five Happy birthday!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south64 Posted August 28, 2021 Share #65 Posted August 28, 2021 I have got my MP some months ago directly from the Leica online store by putting my email down for the alert "back in stock". Even so, I missed the slot twice. Third time round, I placed the order within 5 minutes after receiving the alert email. When I checked 20 minutes later, just for fun, it was out of stock again. So, yes it is possible to get a MP, but you would need some luck and patience. Ps not sure how accurate this is, but I shaw an MP unboxing video a month after my purchase and the serial number was c. 300 higher. So I guess 500 might be the current batch size? Ps2 since the Nikon F6 (luckily I got a new one the year before, since the NOS prices on ebay now got crazy high) was discontinued last year, the MP/MA are the last "serious" 35mm film cameras which can be bought new, which might have increased demand even further. Since I switched back 100 % analog (photography and music) it was actually one reason to buy the MP, as I do not like to buy my stuff used. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 28, 2021 Share #66 Posted August 28, 2021 👍 100% photography and music ... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 28, 2021 Share #67 Posted August 28, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) @south64, Am I wrong if I assume that you don't use smartphone ? I don't use it myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south64 Posted August 28, 2021 Share #68 Posted August 28, 2021 Smartphones have destroyed more life's than heroin and crack together and is still doing it One of a close relative wasted his best years on gaming ending up with no degrees and zero future I feel sorry for the young folks who never learned to read a book, listen through a full lp, have a meaningful conversation face to face or simply do b... all As soon as I do not need this junk anymore for work I am back to my beloved razr dumbphone - congrats on your achievement of personal freedom 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted August 28, 2021 Share #69 Posted August 28, 2021 Any speculation on when the next batch will be built and shipped? I’ve had one on back order for a while. I think I read somewhere that Leica makes two batches per year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 30, 2021 Share #70 Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 10:59 PM, Crem said: Any speculation on when the next batch will be built and shipped? I’ve had one on back order for a while. I think I read somewhere that Leica makes two batches per year? Ask your Leica Dealer or Leica ? Speculation of two batches a year may be obsolete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted August 30, 2021 Share #71 Posted August 30, 2021 Just now, a.noctilux said: Speculation of two batches a year may be obsolete. It's now one batch every two years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south64 Posted August 30, 2021 Share #72 Posted August 30, 2021 I believe it is alternating 500 batches ongoing as specialised staff must be utilised. MPs are regularly available on an ongoing basis online, sure Leica could withholding quantities to spread it, but why should they do it, demand worldwide is still outstripping supply 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted August 30, 2021 Share #73 Posted August 30, 2021 49 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Ask your Leica Dealer or Leica ? Speculation of two batches a year may be obsolete. I did and the answer I received from the dealer was "we don't know". I've actually found this forum to have a lot of knowledgeable members which is why I asked here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 30, 2021 Share #74 Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Crem said: I did and the answer I received from the dealer was "we don't know". I've actually found this forum to have a lot of knowledgeable members which is why I asked here. Strange indeed ! I'd ask Leica Wetzlar directly. Edited August 30, 2021 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted August 30, 2021 Share #75 Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 10:59 PM, Crem said: Any speculation on when the next batch will be built and shipped? I’ve had one on back order for a while. I think I read somewhere that Leica makes two batches per year? How long is "a while"? It could be that there were others on the waiting list before you and the quote was already sold. It seems that the quicket way to get one is to shop around rather than order one and wait. I saw one on sale this morning. NIB but sold as second-hand. And a black M-A which has had one film put through it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted August 30, 2021 Share #76 Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) If you can live without a built-in meter, there's a brand new black chrome M-A in stock at Camera West: https://www.camerawest.com/new/leica-m-a-typ-127 Edit: Looks like the Leica Store New York has one in stock as well: https://leicastoresoho.com/leica-m-a-typ-127-black-chrome-finish/ Black chrome M-As seem to be easier to come by than MPs. Edited August 30, 2021 by logan2z Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted August 30, 2021 Share #77 Posted August 30, 2021 3 hours ago, ianman said: How long is "a while"? It could be that there were others on the waiting list before you and the quote was already sold. It seems that the quicket way to get one is to shop around rather than order one and wait. I saw one on sale this morning. NIB but sold as second-hand. And a black M-A which has had one film put through it. I think roughly about two months. Might be a bit more as I forget the exact date. I'll just keep waiting. Eventually it will have to show up sometime in the next couple years 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted August 30, 2021 Share #78 Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, logan2z said: If you can live without a built-in meter, there's a brand new black chrome M-A in stock at Camera West: https://www.camerawest.com/new/leica-m-a-typ-127 Edit: Looks like the Leica Store New York has one in stock as well: https://leicastoresoho.com/leica-m-a-typ-127-black-chrome-finish/ Black chrome M-As seem to be easier to come by than MPs. Thanks for the info. I have considered the M-A, but I'm set on MP. I suspect I could live just fine without a meter (or use an external meter), but at this point I'm just going to keep playing the waiting game. Edited August 30, 2021 by Crem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69xchange Posted October 25, 2021 Share #79 Posted October 25, 2021 I put down an order for a black paint MP in July @ a local camera store and I'm still currently waiting for the order to be fulfilled. During the same time, I called up a leica store 4 hours away & put my name down on their waitlist. They told me that I was #7 on the waitlist and I haven't heard back yet. If leica is really making one batch every two years, then my money will be tied up for 2-4 years .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriehuber Posted October 25, 2021 Share #80 Posted October 25, 2021 I don't know about other Countries but here in Germany the Leica Stores have MAs and MPs in stock quite regularly. No huge amounts but enough to get one without big problems. Waiting Lists are always a hell as long you don't have a way to sneak yourself at the first place. I would just check for stock personally. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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