NB23 Posted May 13, 2009 Share #41 Posted May 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just wondering - why has the Leica-logo substituted the self-timer? In further Ms it's the battery compartment, and that I can forgive more logically... The Logo didn't substitute anything. Look at the M4-2 and notice there is no logo nor a self-timer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest maddoc2003jp Posted October 1, 2009 Share #42 Posted October 1, 2009 ... needs some new cover. I have ordered "griptack" but no time yet to replace the vulcanite.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted October 7, 2009 Share #43 Posted October 7, 2009 ... vulcanite replaced with griptack (cameraleather): Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rknewcomb Posted October 7, 2009 Share #44 Posted October 7, 2009 Is there an easy way to take off the red dot Leica logo? Does it lift off? Would that leave a hole in the covering? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted October 8, 2009 Share #45 Posted October 8, 2009 It is easy to take off the red-dot but it would leave a hole in the covering (glued to the metal). However, you order the covering in a version without the hole for the red-dot, you can also choose to omit the ASA-reminder on the back-door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted October 8, 2009 Share #46 Posted October 8, 2009 Gabor, as much as I love Griptac, I'd go with the Levant Black or the Black Beauty just because it would seem to fit best with the M4-P. I will soon take off griptac from my M7 and recover it with one of the two leathers mentioned above. I really love Griptac, but I love the genuine Vulcanite even more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted October 8, 2009 Share #47 Posted October 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ned, very good point and thanks a lot for mention it ! I was thinking the same, the leather you mention would look better. I have one concern, though. How does the leather hold up against heavy use ? I am afraid it is getting more easily slippery when the embedded structure wears off. Please share some photos when you have recovered your M4-P !! About vulcanite, it is for sure the best covering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted October 8, 2009 Share #48 Posted October 8, 2009 FWIW, I've had the levant black before on two different cameras, one a m5 and the other a iiic. the smell and look was nice but the tactile qualities weren't so nice. it could lack 'grip' at annoying times when shooting. I spent too much money ~175 IIRC, for the a la leica vulkanit for one mp. it was easy to put on and it was a huge improvement aesthetically over the default sharkskin that is on a mp from the factory, but sadly, it was still nowhere as grippy as my 25 buck griptac kit. i think i like the look of the leica vulkanit and griptac the same aesthetically, but in terms of gripping functionality, griptac is king. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted October 8, 2009 Share #49 Posted October 8, 2009 Thomas, thanks a lot for that information. I think it is very informative for those interested into replacing the vulcanite. So .... how is the 50/1.0 ? Post some shots !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted October 8, 2009 Share #50 Posted October 8, 2009 FWIW, I've had the levant black before on two different cameras, one a m5 and the other a iiic. the smell and look was nice but the tactile qualities weren't so nice. it could lack 'grip' at annoying times when shooting. I spent too much money ~175 IIRC, for the a la leica vulkanit for one mp. it was easy to put on and it was a huge improvement aesthetically over the default sharkskin that is on a mp from the factory, but sadly, it was still nowhere as grippy as my 25 buck griptac kit. i think i like the look of the leica vulkanit and griptac the same aesthetically, but in terms of gripping functionality, griptac is king. Yes, I think we all know that griptac offers the best grip. But I still prefer the original vulkanit on my M4-P and M5 over Griptac. This is why I'll change the griptac on my M7 for something similar to Vulkanit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rknewcomb Posted October 8, 2009 Share #51 Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks for the info on the M4-p Red Dot. Not sure what I'll do about it. Love the camera but just don't like that dot. I do have an M2 that has been recovered in the Aki Ashi lower price replacement, it seems to be a lot like the original vulcanite in look and feel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernMan Posted October 14, 2009 Share #52 Posted October 14, 2009 My favorite M. Purely mechanical. Accepts a Leicavit or M-Motor. Somewhere along the line I picked up and still have a new-in-box, still in the sealed bag, late model with flush windows. The lubricants are no doubt past their best-before date. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leicaphotos Posted October 23, 2009 Share #53 Posted October 23, 2009 one of my favorites 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/56943-i-love-my-m4-p/?do=findComment&comment=1087158'>More sharing options...
aesop Posted October 23, 2009 Share #54 Posted October 23, 2009 ... vulcanite replaced with griptack (cameraleather): ...just noticed the rectangular hood on your pre-asph 35 Summilux, maddoc2003jp. How did you do it and does it remain secured in position? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted December 5, 2009 Share #55 Posted December 5, 2009 Hi all, Here is the new member of my camera family, a 1980 production M4-P. Haven't had it for long, but love it so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbf Posted December 5, 2009 Share #56 Posted December 5, 2009 Here is my current rig. I did remove the tape afterward. It looks much better w/o the red dot and the useless ASA panel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted December 7, 2009 Share #57 Posted December 7, 2009 I'm using a CV 35mm Nokton f/1.4 right now with my lovely M4-P, but am thinking of switching to an pre-ASPH 35mm Summilux. I have an interesting questions for the rest of you M4-P owners: what's your favorite lens to couple with this amazing camera? Pictures of the your dynamic duo will also be appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhabedi Posted December 7, 2009 Share #58 Posted December 7, 2009 I have an interesting questions for the rest of you M4-P owners: what's your favorite lens to couple with this amazing camera? That's easy for me as I don't have many lenses and I'm not a lens buff anyway. I have a pre-ASPH 35mm Summicron (built, I think, in 1991) which I bought used in 1996 and love for its size. It's on the camera 90% of the time. The camera itself is from 1981 (from Canada where I think they all came from) and was bought used in 1995. I've never had any problem with it. 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 tape looks pretty pronounced on this ugly flash shot I quickly took with a G1, but in reality it blends well with the camera. My "other Leica" is an M8.2 which I bought new last year, but it's up for sale in the "Buy & Sell" section of this website now. It's a great digital camera, no question about it, but it seems I needed to buy it to find out how much more I liked shooting with film and the M4-P in particular. For the few cases where I need/want digital, the G1 (which I also bought used) will do for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The tape looks pretty pronounced on this ugly flash shot I quickly took with a G1, but in reality it blends well with the camera. My "other Leica" is an M8.2 which I bought new last year, but it's up for sale in the "Buy & Sell" section of this website now. It's a great digital camera, no question about it, but it seems I needed to buy it to find out how much more I liked shooting with film and the M4-P in particular. For the few cases where I need/want digital, the G1 (which I also bought used) will do for me. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/56943-i-love-my-m4-p/?do=findComment&comment=1142520'>More sharing options...
Elliott J Posted December 7, 2009 Share #59 Posted December 7, 2009 An old friend. Been re-built more times than I can remember. Bought this new back in 1986... 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 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/56943-i-love-my-m4-p/?do=findComment&comment=1143259'>More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted December 9, 2009 Share #60 Posted December 9, 2009 Here is my current rig. I did remove the tape afterward. It looks much better w/o the red dot and the useless ASA panel. Chris, I like the look of the M4-P with the traditional advance lever, and without the asa dial or dot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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