Looking to buy my first Leica. Leaning towards an MP, however I love the look of the black repaint M2. As far as I know they both are made of brass. The patina look after some use is quite appealing
When I was shopping for my first Leica rangefinder, I narrowed my selection to an M2, M6, and MP. I decided to buy the first one I could find in good condition at a reasonable price. The M6 was the first one I found.
Snap! I have a newish Leica MP and a Leica M2. I actually like the M2 loading. The MP quick loading is not as quick as one would expect. With the M2 it is very clear that the film is loaded correctly. I use a Doomo cold shoe light meter with my M2. It has a 30 degree sensitivity which is better than the TT Artisans 45 degrees. The Doomo reads exactly the same as the MP. My black MP has very soft paint which scratches easily which is the only thing I don't like about it. I shoot mainly landscapes while hiking and bought the M2 as a spare body. Now I use them both together - the MP ISO 400 and the M2 ISO 800 in low light. The bonus is if I am using a tripod and the shutter speed is faster than B than I just use the 10 second timer instead of a cable release. Living the dream. Cheers!
One thing that you can do to use a flash on a cold shoe without an adapter is putting electrical or masking tape on the cold shoe or bottom of the flash. That tape would work as ground, and then you would just need the pc cord. It’s what I did for my canon 7s which also has a cold shoe.
very nice video, Funny, I also own a M2 and a MP. I love both cameras. I had to change the leather of the M2, no a big deal. I also have a digital M, witch is a very well built camera.
Super review. I used the M2 for the first time yesterday, in fact first time for Leica. I have a 50mm lens. Does the rangefinder automatically sync to whatever lens is attached to the body? Thanks in advance.
I no longer use film but when I did, and wanted to get more than 36 exposures per roll, I learned the hard way to turn the rewind knob to make sure it was taut. Several times the sprockets had not caught and I only found that out when the picture count went beyond 40.
The original MP was from 1956 and it's basically just an M3 bundled with a Leicavit and the M2 was first released 1958, not that it'd matter though. ;)
I have used Leica M cameras for 40 years. Their best feature is that they reduce the "friction" between the photographer and the instrument. These cameras have small bodies and lenses, hyperfocal focusing faster than autofocus, and are easy to repair if something goes wrong.
Best Leica film for me is M6...I think Leica thinks the same and I guess thats why they reissue it...but there are real no best or worst Leica M cameras, they are all great, whatever suits you...many Like the M3 cuz of the huge 50mm framelines for example...then of course you could be using a despousable cheap Kodak camera...and always the most important tool is the 2cm instrument on the back of you viewfinder...whatever camera you use
For similar reasons, I love my Canon VT and VT DELUXE rangefinders with Voightlander lenses. They are from the late 50s and have their own special feel and qualities. Both the Leica and Canon made wonderful cameras that can become perfect travel companions.👍📷☕
@@Narsuitus It's true that all Japanese rangefinders got inspired from Leica and Contax. But, Canon P, Nikon 1 and Minolta 35 were something else. I love Leica film cameras by the way, M3 is my personal favourite.
Looking to buy my first Leica. Leaning towards an MP, however I love the look of the black repaint M2. As far as I know they both are made of brass. The patina look after some use is quite appealing
When I was shopping for my first Leica rangefinder, I narrowed my selection to an M2, M6, and MP. I decided to buy the first one I could find in good condition at a reasonable price. The M6 was the first one I found.
Enjoyed your video. I just bought a brand new BP MP and love it. Like you, I decided to keep my M2 to compliment the MP and sell my M3 and M4-P.
Snap! I have a newish Leica MP and a Leica M2. I actually like the M2 loading. The MP quick loading is not as quick as one would expect. With the M2 it is very clear that the film is loaded correctly. I use a Doomo cold shoe light meter with my M2. It has a 30 degree sensitivity which is better than the TT Artisans 45 degrees. The Doomo reads exactly the same as the MP. My black MP has very soft paint which scratches easily which is the only thing I don't like about it. I shoot mainly landscapes while hiking and bought the M2 as a spare body. Now I use them both together - the MP ISO 400 and the M2 ISO 800 in low light. The bonus is if I am using a tripod and the shutter speed is faster than B than I just use the 10 second timer instead of a cable release. Living the dream. Cheers!
link to the timer please and extension flash for MP.
One thing that you can do to use a flash on a cold shoe without an adapter is putting electrical or masking tape on the cold shoe or bottom of the flash. That tape would work as ground, and then you would just need the pc cord. It’s what I did for my canon 7s which also has a cold shoe.
very nice video,
Funny, I also own a M2 and a MP. I love both cameras. I had to change the leather of the M2, no a big deal.
I also have a digital M, witch is a very well built camera.
The only digital Leica camera I've briefly tried is the Leica M9. I'm keen to try some other digital M cameras too. :D
Hi, Could you please tell me the etsy store you purchased the sprocket from?
Thank you!
Super review. I used the M2 for the first time yesterday, in fact first time for Leica. I have a 50mm lens. Does the rangefinder automatically sync to whatever lens is attached to the body? Thanks in advance.
I no longer use film but when I did, and wanted to get more than 36 exposures per roll, I learned the hard way to turn the rewind knob to make sure it was taut. Several times the sprockets had not caught and I only found that out when the picture count went beyond 40.
That's why I love film photography, I've made some mistakes the only and hard way.
The original MP was from 1956 and it's basically just an M3 bundled with a Leicavit and the M2 was first released 1958, not that it'd matter though. ;)
I have used Leica M cameras for 40 years. Their best feature is that they reduce the "friction" between the photographer and the instrument. These cameras have small bodies and lenses, hyperfocal focusing faster than autofocus, and are easy to repair if something goes wrong.
Best Leica film for me is M6...I think Leica thinks the same and I guess thats why they reissue it...but there are real no best or worst Leica M cameras, they are all great, whatever suits you...many Like the M3 cuz of the huge 50mm framelines for example...then of course you could be using a despousable cheap Kodak camera...and always the most important tool is the 2cm instrument on the back of you viewfinder...whatever camera you use
better off with Leica M2..M6 has a zinc body and has top plate issues, plus the flare in the view finder.
Leica M-A for me. 😉
For similar reasons, I love my Canon VT and VT DELUXE rangefinders with Voightlander lenses. They are from the late 50s and have their own special feel and qualities. Both the Leica and Canon made wonderful cameras that can become perfect travel companions.👍📷☕
The M2 is brilliant - but the M3 is better in a number of ways. I would extend the list to the M3, MP/MA, M2 - in that order.
Thanks for sharing! It depends on what our preferred lens choices are. :)
Leica's film cameras are great but suck at digital camera.
I agree.
My Leica M1 and M6 film cameras were great.
My two Leica M10 digital cameras sucked because both were defective.
@@Narsuitus I am not being jealous but no other camera system can beat a Japanese camera yet. _Trust me!!_
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I think the German Leica film rangefinders beat the Japanese Nikon film rangefinders.
@@Narsuitus It's true that all Japanese rangefinders got inspired from Leica and Contax. But, Canon P, Nikon 1 and Minolta 35 were something else.
I love Leica film cameras by the way, M3 is my personal favourite.
M3 single stroke and m6 m2 is a cheap m3 lol
That’s a bold clam since both of those are film cameras
Mmm… clams