Edelweiss
Established
I'm really a freshman in Rangfinder who just transfered from a NIKON FM3A. Leica M had been my dream for so long since I was still a student in campus, I purchased a MP after graduation with no hesitate.
Here is my M
Here is my M
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laptoprob
back to basics
Oooh wow, brand new? Better add some leather protection to avoid strap lug brassing marks. Make good use of your beautiful machine and enjoy!
..and welcome to the forum!
..and welcome to the forum!
leica M2 fan
Mentor
The MP is beautiful and you'll do well with it. I have an old M2 I got back in 1970, I think. It is to this day a trouble free, working machine. I've never had problems with it and it continues to this day as an excellent performer. Good luck with yours and may you have it for a very long time.
Freelander
Member
Congrats with your graduation and your new MP. I'm jealous ;-)
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
That is a stunner. It needs to be used and used hard. Make that shutter beg for mercy.
januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
Beautiful. If I were ever to buy an M later than the 4 I own, this would be my choice. Retro quality and retro look. Good luck and use it well and often.
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Nikon Bob
Guest
Good to see dreams do come true. I hope you enjoy your beautiful camera to the full.
Bob
Bob
J J Kapsberger
Well-known
Get rid of the UV filter and use a screw-on vented metal hood instead for protection.
jky
Well-known
...it's a beauty! Now go and brass that thing up!
mooge
Well-known
nice!
but what's with the stahlhelm?
but what's with the stahlhelm?
35photo
Well-known
I agree, these cameras are made to be photographed with and not sitting on people shelves! No case come on! Get out there and photograph!
calexg
Established
Great looking camera. Scratch it right away so you don't have to worry about babying it. Agreed re: hood. Get rid of the UV unless you're shooting in really poor conditions.
swoop
Well-known
It's been a long time since I've seen one shiny.
The first time I scratched mine was the greatest thing that ever happened to me.
Both of my M's look like they've been through a rock tumbler.
The first time I scratched mine was the greatest thing that ever happened to me.
Both of my M's look like they've been through a rock tumbler.
ableforensics
Howard Eisemann
No need to scratch it or abuse it to enjoy it. Get a Luigi case, respect it and it will retain the beauty and joy it now displays. Something to say for a finely kept instrument. Just my opinion.
John Elder
Well-known
Ah! What a beauty! Never Never sell it. Just use the hell out of it. I bought my M6 new in 1990 and although it has been well used it has not been abused ( not counting the day I shot for 8 hours straight in pouring rain with another leica user for a charity on a Day Without Art) If your camera has the Leica passport warranty, regardless of whether you think the camera needs a cla, send it in for a complete cla the month before the warranty runs out. No Matter how you think the camera functions now, when you get it back from that cla , years from now, it will be running better than it runs now. I did this with my M6 and I coudn't believe how smooth the camera worked after that first cla. Not to say it wasn't running great before the cla. Its like these cameras are made so damn well that it takes a few years of real use to "break" them in. Incredible machines. I love my Leicas, M6 and M4.
Congrats, your should be proud
Getting a NEW Leica -- it's almost like having a baby!
Getting a NEW Leica -- it's almost like having a baby!
Edelweiss
Established
Yes, it's brand new, and it is really a Big Budget for me who just step into career.
After purchasing the body, I can only afford a Summicron M 50......
