Roy Bigsby Posted July 13, 2023 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) There are currently five analog M bodies in regular production: MP black paint, MP silver, M-A black, M-A silver, and M6 reissue. Which is your favourite? Or, rather, if you had to delete one from the lineup, which model would it be? I’ve handled and used all of them except the black M-A. I think the black paint MP is the most stunning. That said, I believe the M6 reissue holds its own against the MP and M-A and is quickly becoming my go-to analog camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Warton Posted July 13, 2023 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2023 36 minutes ago, Al Brown said: It's like asking what pasta I perfer. Penne, fusilli, farfalle, fettuccini, linguini, paccheri, rigatoni, pici, spaghetti, tagliatelle, vermicelli... I’ve cooked and eaten all of them. Impossible to decide. They are all plain cooked dough with different looks and they all taste bland without being properly prepared and seasoned with sauces, herbs and spices. to me they are all noodles. no difference. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaR Posted July 13, 2023 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2023 I don't have a "favorite," but I can say that I decided on a silver MP. I couldn't be happier. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSG123 Posted July 13, 2023 Share #4 Posted July 13, 2023 As I wouldn't go near a new Leica film or digital M, I'd pick the black or silver M11 from a looks POV but they're all too crazy expensive and problematic for my needs, wants, and what cameras are worth to me as a tool (I prefer Fuji digital cameras). That said, my 1967 silver M4 is my favorite of Leica's film cameras (I don't much like in-camera meters although almost all of my cameras have one). I know many prefer the styling and operation of the M3 but I never cared for it. I'm one of the people who prefer the red dot (which my M4 does not have) so I wouldn't buy a new one without it. Don't think they make any of their binoculars with their red dot logo so am not sure why they do on some cameras. One can always cover it over if one is paranoid or virtue signaling online... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Bigsby Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted July 13, 2023 22 minutes ago, CSG123 said: As I wouldn't go near a new Leica film or digital M, I'd pick the black or silver M11 from a looks POV but they're all too crazy expensive and problematic for my needs, wants, and what cameras are worth to me as a tool (I prefer Fuji digital cameras). That said, my 1967 silver M4 is my favorite of Leica's film cameras (I don't much like in-camera meters although almost all of my cameras have one). I know many prefer the styling and operation of the M3 but I never cared for it. I'm one of the people who prefer the red dot (which my M4 does not have) so I wouldn't buy a new one without it. Don't think they make any of their binoculars with their red dot logo so am not sure why they do on some cameras. One can always cover it over if one is paranoid or virtue signaling online... I have a silver M4 and love it. But if pressed, I'd still take my modern analog M bodies, especially the MP black paint, over the old M4. But please don't tell the M4 that I said that. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSG123 Posted July 13, 2023 Share #6 Posted July 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Roy Bigsby said: I have a silver M4 and love it. But if pressed, I'd still take my modern analog M bodies, especially the MP black paint, over the old M4. But please don't tell the M4 that I said that. It'll be our little secret. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider2 Posted July 13, 2023 Share #7 Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I will repeat what has already been posted: I won't buy a current Leica film camera. However, the BP MP is absolutely gorgeous. I will be sticking with my mint anniversary black chrome M4 but a silver M2 is not to be sneezed at. Edited July 13, 2023 by ktmrider2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twogun Posted July 14, 2023 Share #8 Posted July 14, 2023 MP Silver with .58x finder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted July 14, 2023 Share #9 Posted July 14, 2023 MA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
musers Posted July 14, 2023 Share #10 Posted July 14, 2023 I like my MA black. But the density of my M3 just feels so solid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted July 14, 2023 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2023 Black paint M-A, without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSG123 Posted July 14, 2023 Share #12 Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) I missed that the op was asking about strictly modern film Leicas and I mentioned the M11 (as well as my own M4). If I had to pick a modern film Leica on looks alone, it would be the black M6 because I like the red dot but if I were to buy a modern Leica (absolutely no chance of that), it would be the silver M-A. I've already got enough black cameras... Edited July 14, 2023 by CSG123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 14, 2023 Share #13 Posted July 14, 2023 While my favorite among cameras I own is the M4 I bought in 1968, I use the M6 I bought in 1985 more. If I needed to replace one I'd prefer the new M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudgerer Posted July 14, 2023 Share #14 Posted July 14, 2023 Either my M6TTL .58 or the M7 .58...........I do wish the new M6 was offered with a .58, but you have to buy it as .72 then send it to Leica for a six month €800,00 conversion to .58 so my copy stays at .72. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted July 14, 2023 Share #15 Posted July 14, 2023 My BP MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted July 14, 2023 Share #16 Posted July 14, 2023 My BP MP, but i can relate your relationship with the M4 like mine to my M2-R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted July 14, 2023 Share #17 Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) A silver chrome one please. Any one of them would be fine with me - just not a black one....well, ok. A black one would be fine too but I prefer chrome. Edited July 14, 2023 by BradS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted July 14, 2023 Share #18 Posted July 14, 2023 Current bodies? None, they're all way outside my budget! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted July 14, 2023 Share #19 Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Graham (G4FUJ) said: Current bodies? None, they're all way outside my budget! Yes, indeed! This is why I'm happy with my M2. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted July 14, 2023 Share #20 Posted July 14, 2023 Owning the M-A, MP, neue M6. I'd say the BP MP. Because as much as I like the neue M6, people mistake it for a $2000 old M6 so.... 😜 All kidding aside, the new M6 now that I have replaced the janky film advance lever with an MP style one. It's basically an MP with a quick rewind mechanism. If you shoot a lot of film in a day, or want to reload quickly, the old thumb/finger twist rewind can get wearing/tiresome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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