Re: [Leica] Optimized Features of the Leica MP

[Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>]

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
>
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