Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sure hope we'll be able to use the new Leicavit on their recently discontinued O Series camera! Think of the time lost with that fumbly old-fashioned wind knob. Best, Jim Shulman Bryn Mawr, PA - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Dan States Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 2:10 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica MP -- Yes, it's true! OH NO!!!! It's the end of the end of an era. I mean, it's the end of the begining of an era. Or is this the continuation of the end of an era.... To all those who enjoyed the mental masturbation of the last week regarding the end of mechanical cameras this post will be the..um..end of a very short era. Dan (happy that the shoe is finally dropping) States Grand Forks ND >From: "Kit McChesney | acmefoto" <kitmc@acmefoto.com> >Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> >Subject: [Leica] Leica MP -- Yes, it's true! >Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 11:44:56 -0700 > >Howdy Gals and Guys-- > >I've been watching your posts with great interest about the new Leica MP, >and until now, I couldn't say much. But I've been given the green light to >go ahead and clear up some rumors. So here we go. > >First, the rumors are true, as you know. There is a new mechanical M, and >it >is called the Leica MP. It is intended, so we are told, to replace the M6, >which has, as you know, gone out of production after 19 years. > >The camera is hand-made in Germany. And as you know, Leica doesn't just >make >one of these overnight; this has apparently been in the works for some >years, and the unveiling is only hours away! I have no information about >how >many there will be, if it is limited edition (it would appear not, as we >are >told it is replacing the M6TTL), but as soon as I know that, I can tell >you. >The official announcement at PMA next weekend will tell us much more. > >The pricing I've seen quoted here is mostly incorrect; the low prices are >way too low, and the high end prices quoted are way too high. I can discuss >pricing with anyone who wishes to email me privately (kitmc@acmefoto.com), >but I can tell you that the body price is in the same neighborhood as the >M7. As for pictures, Leica will not permit any dealer to post any images of >the camera until the official announcement of the camera at the PMA >Conference on March 2 in Las Vegas. We will be posting images of the camera >at that time on our site. > >As for the other rumor, that is, that you can only purchase the camera with >two black paint lenses, this is not completely true. The first deliveries >will prioritize those who purchase the camera with the two mentioned >lenses, >but deliveries of single bodies will follow closely upon those deliveries. > >Okay, now to the good stuff! The Leica MP! > >The Leica MP is a compact 35mm range and viewfinder system with a >mechanically controlled shutter. The lens connection is the usual >M-bayonet, >and all M lenses from the 21mm to the 135mm are compatible. > >The top and bottom plate are brass, so if you enjoy the brassing effect, >the >black paint version will fulfill all your brassy desires! ;-) > >The camera will be available in the following configurations: > >Leica MP 0.72 Black (Black paint) >Leica MP 0.58 Silver (Chrome) >Leica MP 0.72 Silver (Chrome) >Leica MP 0.85 Silver (Chrome) > >There is also a Leicavit-M that is being released: > >Leicavit-M Black (Black paint) >Leicavit-M Silver (Chrome) > >In addition to the Leicavit-M, there are the following: > >M-Rewind Crank Silver (Chrome) >M-Rewind Crank Black (Black paint) > >There is also an MP case. > >As for the specs on the camera,most of what you'd expect from an M6 TTL, >with a few exceptions: > >The camera housing is all metal, top panel and bottom cover are brass, with >either black lacquered or silver chrome finish. Film winding with the quick >wind lever or the Leicavit-M (the Motor-M, Leica Winder-M, Leica Winder >M4-P, and Leica Winder M4-2 from ser 10350) will also wind. Film rewind is >with pull-out rewind button; a detachable rewind crank is available as an >accessory. Power supply is with two silver oxide button cells, type >PX76/SR44, or 1 lithium cell, type DL 1/3N. The camera weighs 585g without >batteries. Dimensions are 138mm x 38mm x 77mm. > >The Leicavit-M is a compact quick-wind device for manual film advance and >shutter cocking, replaces camera's bottom cover. Fits Leica Mp, M7, M6TTL, >M6, M4-P, and M4-2. Low noise due to abrasion-free rod guidance and toothed >belt. Released via camera shutter release. All shutter speeds compatible. >Manual film rewind, as without Leicavit-M. Housing is brass with either >black lacquer or chrome finish. Dimensions are 138mm x 25mm, weighs approx >150 g. > >Any questions you'd like to ask, I'd be happy to entertain privately. We >can >also talk via telephone, too, if you're interested in chatting. > >Warm regards, > >Kit McChesney >-- >acmefoto | acme online sales, inc >post office box 777 | louisville, colorado 80027 usa >www.acmefoto.com | kitmc@acmefoto.com >tel +1 303.664.0684 | fax +1 303.664.0685 >-- > > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail - -- 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