macmx
Established
Hi all,
I never use the meter in my MP (new version). My question is, can I replace the rear panel on my MP, which has the bulky ISO dial, with a rear panel from say an M3, which is much flatter and better looking. Alternatively, can I switch out the MP ISO dial itself with a flatter version?
Yes, I know, I could just buy an M3 or another M, but I like my plain, black chrome MP.
Any help his much appreciated. Thanks.
I never use the meter in my MP (new version). My question is, can I replace the rear panel on my MP, which has the bulky ISO dial, with a rear panel from say an M3, which is much flatter and better looking. Alternatively, can I switch out the MP ISO dial itself with a flatter version?
Yes, I know, I could just buy an M3 or another M, but I like my plain, black chrome MP.
Any help his much appreciated. Thanks.
Moriturii
Well-known
Why not send DAG/Youxin Ye etc an email about it?
nobbylon
Veteran
back door from an MP classic? Personally I prefer the backs from BP m4's with black dials. I don't see there would be a problem fitting one of those. I'll try my M2 door on the MP later to see if it closes properly.
nobbylon
Veteran
Next you can blank off the battery cover with a flush fitting cover, shouldnt be too hard to lathe one up and then recover it. Instant MP classic!
macmx
Established
Cool thanks. Yes, the BP M4 dial would probably be much better. I wrote to both DAG and YYe to see what they say also.
nobbylon
Veteran
M2 door fits and I dont see any reason an M4 wont. If your MP is black chrome then how about the back door from an M4-2 or M4-P. They have the flat dials like the classic and the finish would match the camera. All you need is some recovering.
Livesteamer
Well-known
Were the very early M3 back doors a different size or is that only when it come to replacement leather?
Joe
Joe
sanmich
Veteran
selling the MP, you could have the cash for a very clean M2/M4 and then some change, with a big plus: more accurate frames. The only reason I keep a "newer" Leica along with my M2 is the meter and the 0.58x finder...
Richard G
Veteran
The only time I notice the increased profile of my M6 ISO dial is when I want to squeeze it into my M4-2 case. I don't think it's worth doing.
ferider
Veteran
Actually the M4P has no dial at all - just a plastic disk with numbers, glued on and that can be easily removed. You can then ask Aki to cut you a back-door cover with no dial ....
If you'll really do this, you might want to cover the meter contacts with electrical tape ?
Then again, you can just buy yourself a plain, black chrome M4P (the brass version), and ask DAG, Steve or Sherry to upgrade the viewfinder.
milch
Member
does it really bother you? i mean... woww. its just 2mm.