35mmdelux Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Excuse me...Can anyone tell me what the biggy is about the MP? Alot of people want one. The black lacquer shows up all fingerprints and the rewind knob is slower than the angled rewinder of earlier Ms. The rewind trigger ® and the VF lever are smaller and, for me at least, harder to access and use.. Whats the deal? I can see spending large on a M7 because of its AE features but the MP appears to be a M6 in vintage clothing. Fit'N Finish? Boulderdash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_wilder1 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hard to justify the price except it's their best made mechanical RF in the M6 series, but to be honest, a used M6 will do as well except for those with big wallets that want the VF and shutter improvements made to the M6 series. I own an MP but after using an M7 for a few hours, I see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 It's old school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert meier Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 If you want to buy a new, mechanical M Leica, the MP is the only game in town. It also just happens to be about the very best made Leica, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 It's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_hassoun3 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 right or wrong might be a matter of taste.... Until you look for a 0.58 or 0.85 finder. Then, a classic M6 won't fill the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 "If you don't like the apples, don't climb the tree!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart feliciano Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Is this a vanilla ice cream vs chocolate ice cream debate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandan Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Mechanical Perfection is a good slogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm photo Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Better than an M4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarfudd Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I wanted a new Leica, I already had some old ones. So theres one factor (although probably not "justification") I didn't want something reliant on batteries. I liked the idea of the passport warranty, it's probably the only new Leica film camera I'll ever buy. While I'm young, you can't take it with you, a fool and his money, etc, etc. There really is no good reason to spend that kind of money on a manual mechanical camera, even if it has an angled rewinder and VF preview and rewind levers; that is, unless you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 It is a gorgeous machine in which function is perfectly expressed in form. It's industrial art. But both of these claims can be made for many other Leicas (take your pick, name your preference). Three schools of thought exist as regards the MP: there are those that already have one (or several); there are those who wish they did (and will not be satisfied until they do); and there are those who don't want one (and will never be satisfied until everyone else stops wanting one). Er, what was the question again? Alun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon chang Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Paul, in the end are you looking for arguments to sell one of yr cameras? The M7 may have some additional functions but a Leica shooter doesn't really need them. If you master the MP you could shoot just a fast as an M7 with Aperture value. The MP is purely mechanical. If it ever fails, it can always be repaired. The M7 also, but since it has electronics inside it will be more difficult I assume. The MP is discreet, silent and just a gorgeous camera. Would never sell mine fo an M7.... . MP shooters will continue to shoot when all batteries of all other cameras are exhausted. The M7 is nice but the MP is just more Leica M to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon chang Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 A mechanical black laquered MP will hold its value much longer than a anodized electronic M7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinay_patel Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 "Can anyone tell me what the biggy is about the MP? Alot of people want one." If the sales of new ones are any indication, hardly anyone fancies an MP anymore. Second-hand perhaps. The MP was an attempt by Leica's former management to amalgamate enough iconic touches to lure buyers away from purcahsing older models (M4, M2, M3) second-hand. It is often stated in defence of the MP that it has an upgraded viewfinder and improved shutter, but in fact both could have been applied to the M6TTL in production without necessitating a new model. Inside of collector circles, the MP is known as the Franklin Mint M ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liviu Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 "... Alot of people want one." I want two of them. Im about to get the second one, I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Leon: No, not looking to sell at this time. Just trying to figure the betterments of the MP. I did notice that the MP shutter sounded like a zing, slightly different than the previous sounds. The rewind appeared slightly smoother as well. In both cases diiferent than my one yr old M7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_s2 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I wonder how much heavier it is that the m6 myself...I'd buy one in a second if I could justify the grand on aesthetics - but my wallet would never forgive me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Herbert Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Whats the deal? I can see spending large on a M7 because of its AE features I can't, sorry. Sooner buy a Nikon, which does all those things a lot better. If you are into the all-mechanical Leica thing buy an M3/M2. Both cams have stood the test of time and are so much sweeter. Now, for those 'Doubting Thomas' types, have a little think. They have managed 50 odd years, so, why will they not manage another 50. Some folks just love to empty their pockets for the latest and greatest....so they think. Just a few thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notraces Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 It's pure heaven. Best camera I own. I'll be buried with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Very true about many products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nels Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 <i>"I'll be buried with it."</i><p> What type of film and how many canisters of it are you planning to be buried with, just in case you have an opportunity to use the MP? I hope you're not even considering any other lenses except the very best ASPH variety. They don't allow VC lenses through the pearly gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo_maielli Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hi, Paul. I have two ancient and very good performers Leica M2 and M5. Recently, i have bought a silver chrome Leica MP. Why MP and not M7? Because i want the mechanical shutter and manual TTL exposure. Why the MP and not M6? Because the viewfinder of MP is sensibly better than M6, the best from the time of Leica M3 and the body construction is at same quality level of the Leica M2, M3, M4 and M5. OK, the rewind knob is slower than M7 or M6, but i don't care. Ciao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'm learning ! Grazie - Paulo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 The a la carte program is a very nice touch - if you can afford it. There is no biggy about the MP, but if you have the money you can buy a beautiful, new, and personalised M Leica. I like the chrome 0.72 with the old style rewind and the British racing green leather - but unless I win the lotto I'll never get one! Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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