Why MP over M7? (or vice versa)

[Rob-F]

I've had two M7s. Now I own two MPs (one is .72; the other is .58). I don't like the feel of the shutter release on the M7. It comes to a hard stop at the release point, which, for me, interferes with the flow of shooting. It can also cause me to jerk the camera when firing. The MP is everything I expect in a Leica. It shoots smoothly, like my M2, and just feels right. I'm very happy with mine, and would not go back to the M7 again. Well, one thing I don't like is the super-slick cover on the MP. But I just use a Luigi case, which improves the handling, if not the reloading convenience.

 

[peter_n]

Well, one thing I don't like is the super-slick cover on the MP.

Get a Griptac cover.

 

[Vincenzo Maielli]

The Leica MP is perfect, in the pure mechanical Leica tradition, a very Leica M. Also, the Leica M7 is perfect for the higher rapidity allowed in the classic reportage style, with a 35 mm with hyperfocal focusing. And two shutter speed are mechanical (1/60" and 1/125").
To solve this dilemma, i own both the cameras: the MP with Summicron 50 DR and the M7 with Summicron 35/2 with 8 elements.
Ciao.
Vincenzo

 

[macmx]

I hate hot-shoe contacts. I don't want to see them. They are ugly.

Erik.

I completely agree. That's why I ordered my MP with black hot shoe.

If I had been sane, I would have bought an M7. I should have bought an M7. But I would buy the MP again. It's beautiful. Here shown with not very complimenting lens.

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[b.espahbod]

after i bought a pair of M7 for my upcoming travels i decided to sell my M2 M3 and M6 and get MP, the viewfinder is bright, new body rocknroll 😀