Leica MP (0.85x) (Black Paint, 10306) - Camera

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Manual focus M-mount 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Leica in 2003. This is a new modern version of the original MP from 1956. This time, the “MP” stands for “Mechanical Perfection”. It features fully mechanical controls akin to the M3 and a built-in TTL exposure meter similar to that on the M6. It is compatible with the LEICAVIT-M rapid film advancer accessory. Leica offered these cameras "à la carte" for a period, allowing customization of colors, features, finders, and materials. The available viewfinder magnifications were: 0.58x, 0.72x, and 0.85x. This is the 0.85x version with frame lines for 35/135mm, 50/75mm, and 90mm. Metal body available in black paint (10306).

  • Shutter: Horizontal cloth focal plane, 1s - 1/1000s + B
  • Size: 138 x 77 x 38 mm
  • Weight: 585g
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Leica MP (0.85x) (Black Paint, 10306) - Camera Availability & Price History
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14 Nov 2023 T34121 € 5,399.10 Leica MP (0.85x) (Black Paint, 10306) - Camera Image