Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The one big difference that has me reaching for my M6TTL instead of an MP when the shots really matter is the flash functionality. Not only the TTL (very important!) but also the waking up of the SF20, which the MP does not do. As you suggest Julian, I see pros choosing M7s for work. Luckily for me, I bought two MPs with the proceeds of my final big job. Now I shoot just for fun with Ms, and semi-fun with the Rs. Rick. On 28/12/2004, at 3:07 PM, Julian Koplen wrote: >> From the MP's description, I'm sure I would love owning one, even >> using it > :)) > > I wonder, though, how many professional photographers own one? As I > write > this, I realize that not a huge number of professionals even use the > other > M's, but I'm still curious if the pros are attracted to the MP enough > to > actually buy and use it. It ain't cheap, and it doesn't offer the raw > functionality of an M7. Not that I wouldn't drool over one--and use > it--if > I had it. But I'm just an amateur who likes Leicas, especially the R8 > and > the M6. > > Julian > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <moore@comcast.net> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 10:54 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica]What is the least amount of equipment you can use? > > >> What do others consider their ideal travel kit. > > One chrome MP 0.58x with one chrome 35/1.4 ASPH with Ilford HP5+ B&W > film. > > NO ARCHIVE > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >