My wife said: (and it was true)

[kshapero]

"If you could get a good deal, you probably would love to have a brand new Leica MP with some really nice leather covering and NO working parts, so you could just sit there and stare at it."😛

 

[Keith]

Maybe Leica should start manufacturing designated shelf queens that actually have no internals aside from a lump of lead to simulate correct weight.

😀

 

[robklurfield]

sounds like you're in the market for a display dummy. the only problem, Akiva, is that they cost as much as working cameras.

 

[Coldkennels]

Maybe Leica should start manufacturing designated shelf queens that actually have no internals aside from a lump of lead to simulate correct weight.

😀

It was my understanding that they do:

http://bid.igavelauctions.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2304377

🙄

 

[kshapero]

Gosh guys, I'm getting really embarrassed. LOL (Actually I am just be jolly after a hellish day at the job).

 

[Keith]

sounds like you're in the market for a display dummy. the only problem, Akiva, is that they cost as much as working cameras.

And often more when certain eBay sellers get hold of them! 😀

 

[kshapero]

It was my understanding that they do:

http://bid.igavelauctions.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2304377

🙄

Shucks, too bad the item is sold.

 

[Keith]

It was my understanding that they do:

http://bid.igavelauctions.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=2304377

🙄

I'm not talking display dummies here ... I mean a genuine shelf queen equivalent of every model that they list in their cattledog! 🙂

 

[robklurfield]

There is an RFF member who owns an MP from which he had the entire metering system removed. I can't remember who it is, but I do recall that his thread about the meter-ectomy stirred debate and a little controversy. He loves the camera. Akiva, perhaps a little surgery is in order here.😀

 

[Rayt]

I have always wanted one of those cut away Leicas!

 

[nikon_sam]

Even if the weight was there, holding what would appear to be a working camera but in reality is a dummy...no way...would pay a dime for it...

 

[LeicaFan]

There is an RFF member who owns an MP from which he had the entire metering system removed. I can't remember who it is, but I do recall that his thread about the meter-ectomy stirred debate and a little controversy. He loves the camera. Akiva, perhaps a little surgery is in order here.😀

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98652

 

[kshapero]

I think her point was that she has walked by my man cave one too many times, only to see me just staring at one or more of my rigs. there full confession.😱

 

[Shade]

Your wife sure understands you alot! Haha..

 

[emraphoto]

I understand the message but that could also be understood as endorsement to buy!?! I'd be playing stupid right now and ordering up!

 

[kosta_g]

hahaha you should stop checking out your "rig" so often then!

 

[varjag]

Maybe Leica should start manufacturing designated shelf queens that actually have no internals aside from a lump of lead to simulate correct weight.

😀

Lead weight would be banned in EU. Just saying!

 

[rxmd]

Maybe Leica should start manufacturing designated shelf queens that actually have no internals aside from a lump of lead to simulate correct weight.

You mean like this and this and this and this and this and this?

The only $2100 M5 is a dummy M5, and the only $2700 M4 is a dummy M4. Collectors are crazy. Here's a business idea - buy a broken M4, rip out the innards and sell it as a dummy for a $2000 profit.

 

[jarski]

I think her point was that she has walked by my man cave one too many times, only to see me just staring at one or more of my rigs. there full confession.😱

any pics from this "man cave" ? that would be *full confession* 😛

 

[hteasley]

The only $2100 M5 is a dummy M5, and the only $2700 M4 is a dummy M4. Collectors are crazy. Here's a business idea - buy a broken M4, rip out the innards and sell it as a dummy for a $2000 profit.

Youxin did this: took a couple of parts M4s and put them into a dummy M4 body. It's a beautiful camera.