xasthur
Established
Congrats on the MP! I think that's the latest S/N I've seen... purchased new?
Thank you! I did not buy this new but I did get it from the second owner and that it wasn't bought that long ago. Not more than a few years ago I think but I'm not 100% on it.
I wonder what's alc on that YJ MP? Looks like a standard MP to me.
Maybe the chrome battery cover?![]()
Dourbali, the chrome cap with leatherette insert is standard I think.
I think Dourbali’s right, Pete. FYI > https://store.leica-camera.com/uk/en/mp-silver-chrome
That's the only thing that appears to be ALC... unless the covering is too? The boxes shown in the YJ auction are also marked ALC, if that counts.
pyeh
Member of good standing
Hard to say, Jon. The skin looks to me like the one they used for the M240 so I thought maybe Leica were standardising on that pattern for all M cameras. The battery cover on my brown ostrich reskinned chrome MP, which you so hate, has a silver rimmed battery cover with ostrich skin inlay. I don't think it started as an ALC.
If the YJ MP is ALC then the ALC choices are very subtle, almost like it's a standard MP. Anyway it's all moot really. All MPs are nice MPs!
If the YJ MP is ALC then the ALC choices are very subtle, almost like it's a standard MP. Anyway it's all moot really. All MPs are nice MPs!
Andrea Taurisano
il cimento
Here's my latest contribution to this thread: The M-A I got just yesterday. Whether this is also my last contribution will depend on this camera's effectiveness as a final GAS solution.
Edit: I've had several M2s, M6, M6ttl and M7. Can't recall that any of them had such a bright and contrasty finder. Maybe the M7, but surely not the other ones.
Edit: I've had several M2s, M6, M6ttl and M7. Can't recall that any of them had such a bright and contrasty finder. Maybe the M7, but surely not the other ones.

gaheris
Established
Here's my latest contribution to this thread: The M-A I got just yesterday. Whether this is also my last contribution will depend on this camera's effectiveness as a final GAS solution.
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Glad to see you have finally got your M-A! So did you get the VM 35.4 SC I or SC II?
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
The M-A I got just yesterday
Congrats! When it is safer you must bring it down to Bergen and show it off
Andrea Taurisano
il cimento
Glad to see you have finally got your M-A! So did you get the VM 35.4 SC I or SC II?
Not sure about the difference, but on my Nokton it only says "classic" (I've had it as my primary lens for a few years and it does the job the way I like).
Andrea Taurisano
il cimento
Congrats! When it is safer you must bring it down to Bergen and show it off![]()
Count on it
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
Andrea,
At last, not too long a wait
Yum, a Beauty ... Happy Shooting !
At last, not too long a wait
Yum, a Beauty ... Happy Shooting !
Andrea Taurisano
il cimento
Andrea,
At last, not too long a wait
Yum, a Beauty ... Happy Shooting !
Thanks Helen. You're right, it's such a beauty that I need to remind myself that cameras are to shoot photos, not to wear ;-)
Majki
Well-known

M6+ rokkor m 28mm + black coffee+ ****ty burger.
@pulp_picture
Axel
singleshooter
M6+ rokkor m 28mm + black coffee+ ****ty burger.
@pulp_picture
Very nice!
xasthur
Established
M6+ rokkor m 28mm + black coffee+ ****ty burger.
@pulp_picture
Really cute picture. It took my third glance at the photo to see the little cutie birdies looking for a nibble on your morning mickydees.
kshapero
South Florida Man
You'd think a Leica deserves better than McDonald's.M6+ rokkor m 28mm + black coffee+ ****ty burger.
@pulp_picture
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You'd think a Leica deserves better than McDonald's.![]()
Well, luckily (or not) the thread isn't titled "Leica M Glamour Shots"
kingtimur
Newbie
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Kingtimur That's a very elegant and discreet look compared to the M6 version for example
tennis-joe
Well-known
M3
M3
I shot a couple of rolls on my Leica M3 and only a few of the frames came out. I had the color rolls developed on a CD but most of the roll didn't come out. I took the empty camera out last night and about 1/8 of an inch of the shutter doesn't completely disappear when it is released. Now the only tech in Houston has retired that could have worked on it or at least tested it I have to send it off. There is a person I believe in California Ye ---- that I have used before and I guess I can look up his address and send it off?
M3
I shot a couple of rolls on my Leica M3 and only a few of the frames came out. I had the color rolls developed on a CD but most of the roll didn't come out. I took the empty camera out last night and about 1/8 of an inch of the shutter doesn't completely disappear when it is released. Now the only tech in Houston has retired that could have worked on it or at least tested it I have to send it off. There is a person I believe in California Ye ---- that I have used before and I guess I can look up his address and send it off?
Pál_K
Cameras. I has it.
... There is a person I believe in California Ye ---- that I have used before and I guess I can look up his address and send it off?
Youxin Ye. One of the very best. He restored the slow speeds on my M3 and cleaned the camera up. It’s now like new. Very reasonable prices considering his expertise.
kshapero
South Florida Man
He is in Canton, MA.Youxin Ye. One of the very best. He restored the slow speeds on my M3 and cleaned the camera up. It’s now like new. Very reasonable prices considering his expertise.
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