Re: [Leica] Re: MP vs. M7

["animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>]

if you get a rapidgrip from Tom Abrahamson you can put some extra batteries
in it.
simon jessurun


> Eric said:
> Subject: [Leica] Re: MP vs. M7
> > In my mind, the main difference is that the M7 has AE and an
> > electronically-controlled shutter, whereas the MP has neither.  This
means
> > that the MP doesn't need a battery to take pictures.  The M7 does.
> >
> > I recently experienced my M6TTL having temporary battery failure from
the
> > temperature.  It was too cold for the battery to operate normally and/or
> the
> > battery was getting ready to die, anyway.  I'm glad that my Leica is
> > battery-optional.<<<<<
>
> But Eric don't you keep a spare battery in your bag or pocket for all
> battery using or operated cameras you use?
>
> I can never understand why a "battery" using M7 isn't as good as any other
> Leica because of a battery making it work. Besides there are a couple of
> mechanical shutter speeds in a moment of panic if caught with a powered
down
> battery.
>
> And if the user is a properly prepared photographer-user he or she will
have
> a battery in pocket or bag for immediate replacement as quick as a new
roll
> of film.
>
> And as far as battery or no battery and a Leica not being able to work in
> the cold that's not much of a problem with a spare or knowing how to keep
> the camera as warm as possible while not shooting. And that's inside your
> parka or jacket until the moment of making an exposure. Pull it out, shoot
> and return!
>
> I've had all mechanical M4's stop "cold" in the arctic and even on the
> western plains at minus 40 even while attempting to keep them inside my
> jacket, but when a situation is happening that you don't have any choice
but
> to keep shooting and they're in your hands or hanging off your neck going
> back and forth in use they eventually freeze in your face.
>
> So each time I see a post of battery concern about an M7 operating or not,
I
> immdiately do a mental check re "spare battery? " I smile cause I know
> exactly where they are. ;-) And I use 3 M7's and have two spares for each!
> :-) No only that my good fortune is I've never had a battery problem of
any
> fashion. :-)
>
> Comes from my days of learning as a Boy Scout... "Be Prepared!" ;-)
>
> ted
>
> Doctors' Work.
> Ted Grant Photography Limited
> www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant
>
>
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