Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, isn't that what everyone's been screaming for, anyway? I thought you all wanted to go back in time, not forward! ;-) Kit - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Vick Ko Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 12:35 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Optimized Features of the Leica MP Hmmm. Except for the electronics, it sounds like the MP has caught up to the M4. ...Vick Kit McChesney | acmefoto wrote: >Good Evening, LUG-folk-- > >Thought some might be interested in knowing a few more specific details >about the MP. Please feel free to contact your favorite dealer for any >questions. If you don't have a favorite dealer, I'll be happy to help you. >;-) > >Kit > >===== > >Optimized Features of the MP > >Viewfinder: >-All optical components are multicoated >-The viewfinder windows have a new scratch-resistant coating >-The sides of the roof prism are coated black to reduce stray light >-An additional lens element is positioned close up to the masks to improve >illumination of the viewfinder frames and to enhance the contrast of the >second image >-For improved illumination of viewfinder frames and minimized reflection the >shape and contour of the rangefinder mirror have been modified >-The camera top has been cut away at the respective position of the >viewfinder mechanism to practically rule out any vertical displacement under >heavy mechanical load >-The thin strip behind the small window is now made of even thinner >material. This also reduces the sensitivity of the mechanism during any >vertical displacement of the e-meter >-A battery symbol provides information on the battery charge status in two >stages; when the batteries are still working satisfactorily the battery >symbol appears and exposure adjustment is still possible. If the battery >charge is no longer adequate, the exposure adjustment extinguishes leaving >just the battery symbol visible. > >Electronics: >-The exposure metering electronics have been revised and now correspond to >the latest state-of-the-art standards >-A flash processor permits digital adjustment for the programming in >production and service with mounted camera top; by avoiding the use of >potentiometers the long-life stability is increased even further >-Improved linearity of the exposure meter ensures more exact exposures >throughout the whole working range >-A voltage regulator ensures the correct supply voltage even when batteries >become weak > >Flash Operation >-Flash can now be synchronized with the camera even without a battery fitted >in the camera (the camera does not support TTL-flash operation) >-The beveled surface of the flash shoe is integrated into the camdera body > >Film transport >-Film transport is now steadier and smoother through optimized shaping of >the gears >-An improved choice of material for the friction wheel of the film spool >accomplishes prolonged lasting stability and a smoother film >transport/advance > >Scope of delivery >-Additional battery cover with coin slot > >Shutter >-The backplane of the shutter brake is now made of bronze alloy which >improves the stability >-The saddle spring for the brake friction is of a material with higher wear >resistance >-The second spring for the friction is now more elastic which means a better >adjustment and prolonged lasting stability > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html