Leica MP Anthracite ? Also, which scanner to digitalize ?

[proenca]

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Hi there,

 

Im getting stupid thoughts - to get a Leica MP Anthracite.

 

My leica path started with a Leica M7, got FABULOUS shots with that thing.

 

Then got stolen and since I always lusted for a MP, I got one.

 

Although from all Leica cameras was the more demanding and it shows since it was the one which I have by far the worse pictures, it was BY FAR the one I smiled when using.

 

Even my wife says it so : I had a different look when using it. You could see I loved the thing. I loved the build, the recoking, the material, the precision. It was a different league than the M7, cant precise why but was.

 

Then I sold the thing ( my wife was furious since she wanted to buy it , she said I would regret it ) and bought a M8.

 

Fab camera but... I miss my MP.

 

I trully do.

 

I've seen one now for sale, a MP Anthracite and the price its SOMEWHAT ok.

 

How they age with use ? I loved that my "old" MP which was bought new was starting to brass. I cant find a single picture of an old MP Anthracite, ie , that has been used. Are they gold or silver underneath the paint ? Black MPs are gold when they brass, Silver MPs are plain silver, what about Anthracite ?

 

I love the anthracite and it WONT be a collectors toy - it WONT sit on a box or shelf, it will be used.

 

Also, which good film scanner ( yes I like scanning my film ) do you recommend for someone who uses a Macintosh ? Leopard system.

 

Im looking at the Epson V700/750 or Plustek 7500.

 

I would like to a good scanner that imports the files, I can give them a light treatment in lightroom ( cropping and removing dust and scratch ) and there you go.

 

Any of these ( or others ) scanners import into RAW files? Lets say DNG ? So you can sort of treat it as digital files from a digital camera ?

 

I know I can import as a TIFF and lightroom will be non destructive.

 

And I also know if the wife sees a 2.500 pounds bill for a Leica MP Anthracite she will kill me. And no, getting her a jewel is NOT an option.

[tomasis7]

your wife would be happy if you both share the MP

 

Sorry I dont know about MP. I want to say that I get annoyed that it takes much time to scan only 6 frames per every time. So Epson V700 can be good option if you want fast work flow.

[Photon42]

Sorry for your stolen MP. Scanners aren't picky about cameras , so just any dedicated film scanner will do along with Vuescan. I think your next MP has deserved it. I've got a Mac, Vuescan and a Nikon film scanner. Never bothered with a flatbed and will likely never do for 35mm.

 

Cheers

Ivo

[drums1977]

Hi!

 

Sorry for your MP (bastards...). I just wanted to say I use an Epson V700 to scan my pictures (35mm and 6x6) and I'm very happy with the results. I also use the Epson scanning software, which I found to be very reliable. I got myself Vuescan following many users recommendations -and I'm sure it is a great software-, but after a week trying, I went back to Epson software.

 

J.