I was thinking that a good companion for an MP would be another MP, but that's not a choice on the poll.fawate said:
But your suggestion, while not in accord with this forum's emphasis, is a sensible one I think. SLRs are just more comfortable with longer lenses, also with close distances, and situations where parallax is an issue. A good complement to the RF.
I'm recalling the late 60's when I'd walk about downtown Seattle and the waterfront with a Pentax Spotmatic with 85mm f1.8 Auto-Tak on a short strap hanging above my M2 with 35 Summicron, both with Tri-X. A useful pairing.
Bryce
Well-known
Another vote for "something different". Could be digital, SLR, both, or medium format- maybe even 4x5.
Having access to more than one medium is great. The only trouble can be making yourself choose which to use at a particular time sensibly.
If your family is bent on color, digital really shines there...
Having access to more than one medium is great. The only trouble can be making yourself choose which to use at a particular time sensibly.
If your family is bent on color, digital really shines there...
amateriat
We're all light!
(In my best Foghorn Leghorn voice) Three, I say, three votes for the Hexar...rpsawin said:
(Are we starting to become annoying?) :angel:
Of course, a brick of K64P wouldn't hurt, either.
- Barrett
Joop van Heijgen
Established
fawate said:
A SLR is always the logic companion of a M Leica.
That's the main reason why Leica have the M and the R system!
I use the M4(P) with the Leicaflex SL 2 or Leica RE!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Joop van Heijgen said:
Lateral but logical ... come to think of I often reach for my OM-2 as a compliment and alternative to a rangefinder. It does the things the RF struggles with without feeling completely foreign in my hands after using a small bodied camera like a Leica M or similar.
Joop van Heijgen
Established
Keith said:
'without feeling completely foreign in my hands after using a small bodied camera like a Leica M'
You keep that M feeling with the Leicaflex SL 2...
A real Leica
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dreamsandart
Well-known
Back in the days I had one my simple but 'complete' outfit was a [SLR] Leicaflex for long lenses, close-up and very wides (to see I got things straight) along with an M for quick use and normal 35/50 fast lenses.
Now if its 'companion time' travelling I take along my Rolleiflex to 'see' with, something different and to slow things down, the M is still for lens speed and quicker capture.
Now if its 'companion time' travelling I take along my Rolleiflex to 'see' with, something different and to slow things down, the M is still for lens speed and quicker capture.
maddoc
... likes film again.
The Rolleiflex is indeed a good companion to (any) Leica M. I do the same when travelling, bringing my Rolleiflex 3.5E for the more "composed" photo moments and a M-Leica for the quicker capture and lens speed.dreamsandart said:
W
Way
Guest
maddoc said:
I carry an Agfa Super Isolette 120 folder (6x6) with my MP or ZI. Love that square format!
welder
Newbie
Get an MP3 and you will sell your MP to get another MP3 - yes - it is true - an MP3 is truly "the" camera to die for.
peter_n
Veteran
Aren't you limiting yourself to three lenses with such a strategy?
kbg32
neo-romanticist
The best companion for the MP is a good eye.
eric
[was]: emaquiling
The best companion for the MP is a blonde. Or maybe a brunette.
mfunnell
Shaken, so blurred
Every once in a while I wonder if an MP might make a good companion to my (CLA'd) DS M3, but every time I try 'em in store they just don't measure up in terms of construction or viewfinder. Its a conundrum...
...Mike
...Mike
mfunnell
Shaken, so blurred
And there's a problem with redheads??eric said:
...Mike
northpole
Established
If you require a spare manual camera, logic dictates that another MP, perhaps black/ chrome combo - one having different viewfinder mag than the other depending on your predominant lens usage.
If you'd prefer an automatic fallback option then I would suggest either the M7 or the Konica Hexar RF. The Konica having the further advantage of weighing less than the M7.
SLR's are great but I think they are potentially confusing the question you have raised.
Peter
If you'd prefer an automatic fallback option then I would suggest either the M7 or the Konica Hexar RF. The Konica having the further advantage of weighing less than the M7.
SLR's are great but I think they are potentially confusing the question you have raised.
Peter
maddoc
... likes film again.
northpole said:
The M7 might indeed be a good companion to the MP. All manual, a M4-P or M4-2 are probably the most reliable all manual companion(s) if a second MP is out of reach, money-wise.
Turtle
Veteran
I personally think another MP but I know you dont want that! I would actually say a bloody good SLR is the perfect compliment to any RF, but if you are thinking wider I would say a MF RF such as a Mamiya 7 for stunning image quality. If you love wides and Voigtlander R4 would make sense....
kubilai
Established
A 4x5
A 4x5
MP is perfect for hand-held shooting.
Now you need a tripod and a Linhof Master-Teknika 4x5 for the remaining.
A 4x5
MP is perfect for hand-held shooting.
Now you need a tripod and a Linhof Master-Teknika 4x5 for the remaining.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Put it this way:
I have M8, MP, M4-2, 2x M2
The natural second camera is another MP and I can't quite see your objection to this. MP/M8 is not an especially good combination because of the 1.33x effective increase in focal length BUT if you want a colour camera it's probably a good idea. The rest I wouldn't even consider.
I'm considering selling my M4-P and one of the M2s (the one without the Rapidwinder -- thanks, Tom) and putting the money towards another MP. And my wife is thinking of buying an MP too...
Cheers,
Roger
I have M8, MP, M4-2, 2x M2
The natural second camera is another MP and I can't quite see your objection to this. MP/M8 is not an especially good combination because of the 1.33x effective increase in focal length BUT if you want a colour camera it's probably a good idea. The rest I wouldn't even consider.
I'm considering selling my M4-P and one of the M2s (the one without the Rapidwinder -- thanks, Tom) and putting the money towards another MP. And my wife is thinking of buying an MP too...
Cheers,
Roger