anitasanger
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Hey guys, I just wanted to thank everyone who offered advice and answered all of my many questions regarding the purchase of an MP. I ended up buying a used mint BPMP 3511XXX. I've had it for a couple days and will be trying it out for the next 5 days in Chicago. I'm really excited to shoot with this thing.
I'm coming from an M6 classic to the MP. Here are my first thoughts. While my M6 seemed flawless to me, the MP seems even better. It feels heavier, better built and strangely enough, feels smaller. The smoothness when winding the shutter is significantly smoother. It feels satiny smooth. The black paint is definitely very easy to hold and doesn't slip in my hands. The shutter release button is a bit harder to push. Perhaps it's still stiff from newness. And while it could be in my head, the shutter noise seems a little louder than my M6 classic was.
Perhaps the most impressive thing about the camera - that I don't recall being mentioned, is the unequivocal smoothness of the film rewind knob. When I first pulled it up into place and began to turn it, it honestly was the most precise, velvety smooth mechanical part I've ever had the pleasure of working. It was very impressive. So I guess I do understand the mystique of overbuilt, top quality hand-built Leicas. There is a difference. If M3s feel even better than this, well then I think I'm going to need one.
I purchased a new Gordy strap without protector and have decided not to use it yet. For now I'm going to use my Luigi strap with the lug protector so I don't rub all the finish off just yet. Anyway, thanks again for all the advice. This is one camera I will never, ever sell.
Luke Black
mp by saveamerika, on Flickr
I'm coming from an M6 classic to the MP. Here are my first thoughts. While my M6 seemed flawless to me, the MP seems even better. It feels heavier, better built and strangely enough, feels smaller. The smoothness when winding the shutter is significantly smoother. It feels satiny smooth. The black paint is definitely very easy to hold and doesn't slip in my hands. The shutter release button is a bit harder to push. Perhaps it's still stiff from newness. And while it could be in my head, the shutter noise seems a little louder than my M6 classic was.
Perhaps the most impressive thing about the camera - that I don't recall being mentioned, is the unequivocal smoothness of the film rewind knob. When I first pulled it up into place and began to turn it, it honestly was the most precise, velvety smooth mechanical part I've ever had the pleasure of working. It was very impressive. So I guess I do understand the mystique of overbuilt, top quality hand-built Leicas. There is a difference. If M3s feel even better than this, well then I think I'm going to need one.
I purchased a new Gordy strap without protector and have decided not to use it yet. For now I'm going to use my Luigi strap with the lug protector so I don't rub all the finish off just yet. Anyway, thanks again for all the advice. This is one camera I will never, ever sell.
Luke Black
mp by saveamerika, on Flickr
