LUF Admin Posted May 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Here we go: The first issue of L-Camera TV showing that Leica still makes LEICA MP and M7! I'm sure we got a deep and interesting insight in the Leica production process! 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! Have fun watching! >> Watch the video Andreas Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Have fun watching! >> Watch the video Andreas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/84063-006-l-camera-tv-1-leica-still-makes-film-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=890306'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 Hi LUF Admin, Take a look here #006 - L-Camera TV #1 - Leica Still Makes Film Cameras . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stunsworth Posted May 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2009 Andreas, it's taking ages to load here, but that may be my connection. One small point, the text on the page should probably read "Leica is still making", not "Leica is still maken". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUF Admin Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted May 5, 2009 One small point, the text on the page should probably read "Leica is still making", not "Leica is still maken". Thanks - was corrected! Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georg Posted May 5, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks for the video! But what we see is of course only a small part of assembly and calibration/testing, not production itself. Most of the parts are made by suppliers, the top-plates (as all outer metal parts) are for example from Clößner and not Leica Portugal (that was propably different with the old zinc-parts from the M6 -1998). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUF Admin Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted May 5, 2009 The most difficult part for me was to shrink 140 minutes of video into 10 minutes. We spent nearly 2 hours in the production - lots of steps and the complete quality assurance were left out... Best regards from Bonn Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted May 5, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted in the "Kodachrome Project" forums, thank you..:-) Film use is catapulting in usage in Japan by the way, it is very in vogue to not only be using film and film cameras, but unique, old and of course a Leica of any type. I am a strong proponent of film usage, I am creating a fine art darkroom that I hope to expand in 5 years to a Summer workshop / artist cooperative in that time frame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMartin Posted May 5, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 5, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) In a world of mass production where items are made in Chinese factories by workers earning 5 dollars a day, this video is breath of fresh air for those who still appreciate quality. I don’t suppose you managed to pick up some spare parts or bits and pieces that were lying on the floor while you were there…???? I added this video to my own blog and YouTube site as well. Nice job Andreas. www.petermartinphotographer.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damaso Posted May 5, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 5, 2009 Excellent video. It was my own trip to Solms to photograph at the factory that got me into Leicas. Seeing how well the cameras were made turned me into an instant fan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelSeaman Posted May 5, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks to Andreas and everyone else for the virtual visit. If you have any inside contacts, maybe you could find out when the Noctilux will finally arrive Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilles L. Posted May 5, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 5, 2009 Thank you very much for the video, it was fun and especially instructive. I am looking forward to more videos! Gilles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted May 5, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 5, 2009 ...excellent video (and sound), Andreas - no reservations whatsoever. More, more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent10D Posted May 6, 2009 Share #12 Posted May 6, 2009 Nicely done and much appreciated. Excellent! So when does the full-length feature come out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted May 6, 2009 Share #13 Posted May 6, 2009 I really like Stefan Daniel's "cult status in Japan" comment, the information on a Leica M seems to be much more complete in Japan even than in Germany, not to mention the rest of the whole world. I have piles of Japanese books on the M, many of them has detailed procedures with clear illustrations teaching one how to dismantle and work on M such as this one shown below on my desktop right now but it's still very fascinating to see how a M is built in the factory. Thank you, Andreas. You've done a great job besides maintaining this wonderful forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted May 6, 2009 Share #14 Posted May 6, 2009 Ausgezeichnet! Vielen Dank Andreas. "Now bake your camera!" I really liked the care and attention the Leica craftspeople brought to their work. I imagine dust would be the No. 1 enemy. I wonder how the factory compares with mass production electronics lines in Asia? I would also have liked to have known how many MPs are made v M7s. And have there been many changes in production technique? A fascinating visit, and thank you for sharing on the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted May 6, 2009 Share #15 Posted May 6, 2009 Well done Andreas & Co, thanks! - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted May 6, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 6, 2009 Very interesting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted May 6, 2009 Share #17 Posted May 6, 2009 Thank you for your fine effort. It is greatly appreciated and I look forward to the next program. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aperture 2 Posted May 9, 2009 Share #18 Posted May 9, 2009 Dear Andreas, thank you very much for this film ! We have seen 10mn from the 140mn filmed during the visit. I hoppe you will release some more when you will have spare time Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnkare Posted May 9, 2009 Share #19 Posted May 9, 2009 I would also have liked to have known how many MPs are made v M7s. And have there been many changes in production technique? I agree. I don't think the MP was even mentioned in the film? I certainly didn't get the impression that the MP is still in regular production. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUF Admin Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted May 9, 2009 The MP is definitely still in production! What we saw was a production batch of M7 but we talked to the Stefan Daniel and to the production staff - all mentioned the MP the same way as the M7. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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