Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Luis-- Caution: The MP viewfinder is better than the M6TTL, yes, but no rangefinder viewfinder will totally eliminate flare. There will always be the occasional incidence of this, i.e., strong backlighting (behind your head), and any strong or raking hard light in front of your viewfinder, can cause flare. The electronics in the MP are solely for the light meter. If you have an M3 that works really well, and you like using it, why not put the funds into a top-notch lens? That's where your money is better-spent, if you have a nicely functioning body. (Oh, that does sound strange!) Kit -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+kitmc=vuelux.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+kitmc=vuelux.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Luis Ripoll Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 1:37 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] LEICA MP VIEWFINDER & Other points of vue Hello all! I'm looking to buy another Leica M Body, I've read that MP viewfinder is much better than traditional M6 ones, more brilliant, and it has totally eliminated the occasional flare on the focusing. MP has other improvements too, but I don't know if this pay or justify the price difference, I would like receive your opinions. MP has too better electronics, top plate in brass, but these things are not in my opinion very important to take better pictures. Some of my preferred pictures I take with a old second hand M3 with a old and not in very good condition rigid Summicron. The reason? I still had my Leica R equipment with 5 lenses, when I've started with the M3 I should be concentrated in my imagination, what can I do with only a lens?, a lot of things!, the other reason I think is the excellent viewfinder of the M3. After I've buyed a M6 with other lenses, and few months ago a M6 TTL 0,85x and I have re-discovered a similar pleasure as with the M3, now I really hesitate when I'll buy my next body, if in 0,72 or 0,85, and I think in 0,85. For the 28 I use a Voigtlander external viewfinder. I would like to discuss about your opinions and personal experience with the various points I've described. Best! Luis _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information