Bully
Established
I´ve got a Leica MP and search for a true companion for this mechanical masterpiece.
I need your opinions (without financial aspects) because I don´t know which way to go.
Any advice is welcome!
I need your opinions (without financial aspects) because I don´t know which way to go.
Any advice is welcome!
Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
Another MP? A Luigi case?
roundg
Well-known
Go for a Minolta CLE.
icemendicant
Established
Mamiya 7ii 
sirius
Well-known
What do you want another camera for? If it is for back-up then get a Voightlander. If you want a good camera for a 50mm lens then get an M3. If you want a good camera with a brighter finder then get a Zeiss Ikon. It's hard to say unless we know what you need it for.
Austerby
Well-known
I have a chrome MP 0.58 and a black M7 0.72 - the perfect retro-futuristic combination I find in film cameras. The MP is the modern epitome and the M7 the ultimate evolution of the original M concept.
gregg
Well-known
Sirius is right (of course) - it depends on your needs.
I voted for an M8 because it keeps Leica in business. Oh yeah, I want one too - my time is getting pinched and, although I love the smell of fixer, a pure digital workflow is really nice.
I voted for an M8 because it keeps Leica in business. Oh yeah, I want one too - my time is getting pinched and, although I love the smell of fixer, a pure digital workflow is really nice.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I agree with the choice of an M8 ... the perfect digital compliment without being taken by the dark side. (DSLR)
You can also mix and match focal lengths with the M8's crop factor ... it's a wonderful camera for colour leaving the MP to take care of the serious task of black and white film photography. :angel:
You can also mix and match focal lengths with the M8's crop factor ... it's a wonderful camera for colour leaving the MP to take care of the serious task of black and white film photography. :angel:
rolo
Established
As the question implies that you will retain a wet workflow and the MP will be more than a backup camera, I suggest the M7 as it is faster handling than the MP and offers a variation for you.
Rolo
Rolo
Mackinaw
Think Different
Forget another camera and go for a lens. How about the 35mm Summilux ASPH or a Noctilux?
Jim B.
Jim B.
sirius
Well-known
OK, I voted for an M8 too because that's what I would want if I didn't have to worry about the money...
Steve Bellayr
Veteran
I'll go with Sitemistic's decision.
wgerrard
Veteran
Umm, if we had a poll asking which camera is least likely to need a backup, isn't the MP the likely winner?
Otherwise, take Sitemistic's advise. If the MP breaks, a beautiful woman and a beautiful car will ease your pain much better than another camera.
Otherwise, take Sitemistic's advise. If the MP breaks, a beautiful woman and a beautiful car will ease your pain much better than another camera.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I was going to mention the Hexar RF as a similar choice to an M7 ... but without spending quite so much money to have an AE alternative.
Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
Keith said:I was going to mention the Hexar RF as a similar choice to an M7 ... but without spending quite so much money to have an AE alternative.
And, there is one currently for sale in the classifieds. Had I enough cash to purchase it, it wouldn't be there now...
Bully
Established
Thank you all for your replies!
To clear one thing: I want another second CAMERA, no second MP, no second woman or another fast car... I don´t have a fast car at all.
A few months ago I owned a Minolta CLE, but most of the time it sat on the shelf. I know that it is a very attractive little camera but that´s it, at the end I sold it.
Some years ago I handled a Konica Hexar RF but I was a bit disappointed in the brightness of the viewfinder. Also I don´t need any motor to transport the film. For me the Hexar RF went too far in the developement of rangefinders.
On the other hand I took the chance to grap a Zeiss Ikon: it is without a doupt a well built camera, but both examples I handled (in the shop) had the dejusted rangefinder..., a well known problem after all I read in the internet.
So folks, which listed model is the best companion for my MP?
To clear one thing: I want another second CAMERA, no second MP, no second woman or another fast car...
I don´t have a fast car at all.A few months ago I owned a Minolta CLE, but most of the time it sat on the shelf. I know that it is a very attractive little camera but that´s it, at the end I sold it.
Some years ago I handled a Konica Hexar RF but I was a bit disappointed in the brightness of the viewfinder. Also I don´t need any motor to transport the film. For me the Hexar RF went too far in the developement of rangefinders.
On the other hand I took the chance to grap a Zeiss Ikon: it is without a doupt a well built camera, but both examples I handled (in the shop) had the dejusted rangefinder..., a well known problem after all I read in the internet.
So folks, which listed model is the best companion for my MP?
sepiareverb
genius and moron
The M7 and MP is to be my usual working pair- the MP for wides and the M7 for Normal. The MP is in the works. The differing direction of shutter speed dial is a non-issue for me, I use M7, M5, and an MP3 now, and the move back and forth is easy.
The M7 opens up other options when working with its AP feature, something I find I use about half the time with much success.
The M7 opens up other options when working with its AP feature, something I find I use about half the time with much success.
mfogiel
Veteran
I think the best companion to a Leica MP is an Aston Martin Lagonda - possibly in the matching colour...
Kim
Newbie
I would go with a M7 or a new Rolleiflex FX as a second camera to the MP.
peter_n
Veteran
If you have anything other than a 0.58x MP and you use wides I would suggest a CV R4. Forget the price it is an outstanding camera. Other than that I would go with Rolo & Bob's suggestion of an M7. If you can deal with the opposite rotating shutter speed dials the M7 is a great camera to use.