Leica MP and summilux lens

FLiNcHY · 26th April 2009

I've been shooting digital for the longest time and suddenly, it just hit me. I really want to get to the basics of photography and learn from scratch.

What would be a good price to pay for a new Leica MP and a summilux lens? The ones on EBAY are about 3000 USD?

I'm thinking more of either the 35mm or 50mm ASPH

Bought at Contax 645 with 80mm f/2 lens already. Can't wait to start shooting film.

Been shooting with a 5D mark II, 35L, 85L, and 135L and i absolutely love the glass and ease of use. But somehow it feels too easy. I take my shots for granted. Not nice? Delete. A little nice? Use photoshop and make it look nicer.

There's no kick to it. I want to take the time and compose my shots, make every shot count. Experiment with the different types of film, learn how to use the proper scanning techniques.

Shooting digital is just too easy and boring now.

So any advice on the MP and summilux prices would be much appreciated.

chiif · 26th April 2009

I'm not sure whether this one is still available...

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507484

Sure looks like a very good deal to me...

FLiNcHY · 26th April 2009

Sounds like it's pretty old since there's no warranty or anything. Probably looking at something new or near mint.

boochap · 26th April 2009

Originally Posted by FLiNcHY

There's no kick to it. I want to take the time and compose my shots, make every shot count. Experiment with the different types of film, learn how to use the proper scanning techniques.

Shooting digital is just too easy and boring now.

So any advice on the MP and summilux prices would be much appreciated.

Aayo.. u want to shoot the difficult way? why buy MP.. MP auto exposure is too easy liao.

Buy a screw mount leica better, difficult to load, no meter, difficult to focuz, difficult to rewind, every shot confirmed count...

Cactus jACK · 26th April 2009

Originally Posted by boochap

Aayo.. u want to shoot the difficult way? why buy MP.. MP auto exposure is too easy liao.

Buy a screw mount leica better, difficult to load, no meter, difficult to focuz, difficult to rewind, every shot confirmed count...

best of which, starter kit of a leica iiif with 50mm would be <$800.

boochap · 26th April 2009

Originally Posted by Cactus jACK

best of which, starter kit of a leica iiif with 50mm would be <$800.

my most chio camera.. for less than 1k$.

chiif · 26th April 2009

Originally Posted by boochap

Aayo.. u want to shoot the difficult way? why buy MP.. MP auto exposure is too easy liao.

Buy a screw mount leica better, difficult to load, no meter, difficult to focuz, difficult to rewind, every shot confirmed count...

Friend... MP where got auto exposure????

Daikoku · 26th April 2009

get M3 also can ..

Royale With Cheese · 26th April 2009

Originally Posted by boochap

Aayo.. u want to shoot the difficult way? why buy MP.. MP auto exposure is too easy liao.

Buy a screw mount leica better, difficult to load, no meter, difficult to focuz, difficult to rewind, every shot confirmed count...

Erm, I thought MP is like fully mechanical & fully manual?

Yatlapball · 26th April 2009

For all things mechanical... esp stuff like Leica, I find that there is no real need to have to find mint/near-mint. Especially if you intend to really use it. And not buy, use it lightly, and intend to sell it next time.

FortyNine · 26th April 2009

Leica MP ( Mechanical Perfection ). We should be thankful leica included a meter inside, let alone give autoexposure.

FLiNcHY · 26th April 2009

Oh yeah... i always shoot Aperture priority. Would it be better to get an M7 instead?

DoveVadar · 26th April 2009

hey, I feel insulted hor.. MP has no AE.
I need to buy you a leica book...

well, my honest take: get the m6 if you want to get the leica experience and a voigtlander lens. dont waste too much $ into something unsure.. Have you tried RF before? It might not be everyone's cup of tea. Im not saying you, but I have seen people moving straight into RF and giving up because they find everything so slow. But like I've always thought: "if the old masters can do it, we can".

oh yes... I have contax 645 also.. very very awesome mf camera. I like everything about it

good luck for your buy! mp or m6, you cant go wrong

Cactus jACK · 26th April 2009

Originally Posted by Royale With Cheese

Erm, I thought MP is like fully mechanical & fully manual?

the MP is like the M6 (or the Bessa R?M), where is has metering, but not Aperture Priority mode. Only the M7 and M8? (or the Bessa R?A) have the A mode.

But iirc, the MP can work without any battery, minus the metering and displays. Unlike the M7, which only can run on a couple of shutter speeds (1/60 and 1/125) without batt.

DoveVadar · 26th April 2009

M7 is good camera but cost the same as mp... but mp's view finder is brighter and no super loud red dot

but any leica is a good leica honestly.

Originally Posted by FLiNcHY

Oh yeah... i always shoot Aperture priority. Would it be better to get an M7 instead?

boochap · 27th April 2009

hey, i also have the leica book.. still, so confused onver mp m6 m7.... may be i should own one each one of them to sort it out myself.

boochap · 27th April 2009

Originally Posted by DoveVadar

. But like I've always thought: "if the old masters can do it, we can".

exactly.. old master shoot with screw mount, non-coated lens... u need a leica III.

chiif · 27th April 2009

Originally Posted by boochap

hey, i also have the leica book.. still, so confused onver mp m6 m7.... may be i should own one each one of them to sort it out myself.

Yes... you should... and get a case for each one of them...

Cactus jACK · 27th April 2009

Originally Posted by boochap

hey, i also have the leica book.. still, so confused onver mp m6 m7.... may be i should own one each one of them to sort it out myself.

MP is a M6 in a DAMN sexy outfit
M7 is a M6 plus aperture priority

i'd go with a MP

Neo · 27th April 2009

If you want the HARD way, get a large-format. Confirm get you sweating and deliberating before you click the shutter for every shot. I've used a lot of cameras before, but LF really confounds me. I can't see the screen properly and the calculation for exposure compensation is really ARRRGHHH!

Seriously, it's the frame of mind when you're holding the camera. I'm not trying to sound Zen, but if your mind is open and free from distractions, you will be able to achieve great shots even on a DSLR.

Yes. I do have a Leica M7 and MP. I'm a badge whore!

26th April 2009	#1
FLiNcHY Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 621	Leica MP and summilux lens I've been shooting digital for the longest time and suddenly, it just hit me. I really want to get to the basics of photography and learn from scratch. What would be a good price to pay for a new Leica MP and a summilux lens? The ones on EBAY are about 3000 USD? I'm thinking more of either the 35mm or 50mm ASPH Bought at Contax 645 with 80mm f/2 lens already. Can't wait to start shooting film. Been shooting with a 5D mark II, 35L, 85L, and 135L and i absolutely love the glass and ease of use. But somehow it feels too easy. I take my shots for granted. Not nice? Delete. A little nice? Use photoshop and make it look nicer. There's no kick to it. I want to take the time and compose my shots, make every shot count. Experiment with the different types of film, learn how to use the proper scanning techniques. Shooting digital is just too easy and boring now. So any advice on the MP and summilux prices would be much appreciated.

26th April 2009	#2
chiif Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Excelsior S.C #02-25 Posts: 2,367	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens I'm not sure whether this one is still available... http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507484 Sure looks like a very good deal to me... __________________ www.chiifcameras.com Voigtlander dealer My flickr

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FLiNcHY Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 621	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens Sounds like it's pretty old since there's no warranty or anything. Probably looking at something new or near mint.

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Yatlapball Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In God's Top Ten Posts: 2,249	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens For all things mechanical... esp stuff like Leica, I find that there is no real need to have to find mint/near-mint. Especially if you intend to really use it. And not buy, use it lightly, and intend to sell it next time. __________________ my PBase(new)

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FortyNine Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 313	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens Leica MP ( Mechanical Perfection ). We should be thankful leica included a meter inside, let alone give autoexposure.

26th April 2009	#12
FLiNcHY Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 621	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens Oh yeah... i always shoot Aperture priority. Would it be better to get an M7 instead?

26th April 2009	#13
DoveVadar Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 360	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens hey, I feel insulted hor.. MP has no AE. I need to buy you a leica book... well, my honest take: get the m6 if you want to get the leica experience and a voigtlander lens. dont waste too much $ into something unsure.. Have you tried RF before? It might not be everyone's cup of tea. Im not saying you, but I have seen people moving straight into RF and giving up because they find everything so slow. But like I've always thought: "if the old masters can do it, we can". oh yes... I have contax 645 also.. very very awesome mf camera. I like everything about it good luck for your buy! mp or m6, you cant go wrong Last edited by DoveVadar; 26th April 2009 at 10:39 PM.

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boochap Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sg - bukit ho swee Posts: 1,303	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens hey, i also have the leica book.. still, so confused onver mp m6 m7.... may be i should own one each one of them to sort it out myself. __________________ boochap@yahoo.com www.flickr.com/photos/boochap/; www.facebook.com/boochap

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Neo Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 947	Re: Leica MP and summilux lens If you want the HARD way, get a large-format. Confirm get you sweating and deliberating before you click the shutter for every shot. I've used a lot of cameras before, but LF really confounds me. I can't see the screen properly and the calculation for exposure compensation is really ARRRGHHH! Seriously, it's the frame of mind when you're holding the camera. I'm not trying to sound Zen, but if your mind is open and free from distractions, you will be able to achieve great shots even on a DSLR. Yes. I do have a Leica M7 and MP. I'm a badge whore!