[Leica] Original Leica MP

[gregj.lorenzo at shaw.ca (GREG LORENZO)]

A Leica M2-R is probably the closest camera to the new MP. Differences 
include the built-in meter in the MP and how smooth and quiet the M2-R's can 
be.

Regards,

Greg

----- Original Message -----
From: Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>
Date: Monday, November 15, 2004 5:23 am
Subject: RE: [Leica] Original Leica MP

> I don't think you'd have to go too far to do the comparison.
> 
> It would be similar to comparing a Leica M2/M3 to the new MP.
> 
> - no meter
> - double stroke advance
> - externally reset frame counter (my M6 had problems with "return to
> -2", as does my M5 now)
> - no self timer (the new M6/MP look naked in that regard)
> - M3 viewfinder - 0.9x mag, and no 35mm frames
> - no depth of field notches
> - fitted for Leicavit winder
> - spool film takeup
> 
> 
> regards,
> Vick
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org
> [lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
> Alexander Glissan
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 5:59 AM
> To: lug@leica-users.org
> Subject: [Leica] Original Leica MP
> 
> 
> Does anyone, know anyone, who owns an original Leica MP and if so how
> does 
> it compare to the new one? I am not in the market (or even in the
> ballpark, 
> heck even the game) for owning one, merely curious.
> 
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