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LEICA MP 0.72X Titanium Rangefinder
camera model, 2007
For those who often doubt if ever LEICA had introduced a MP Titan, these series of
photos may answer your question. It was first being announced in Japan during April,
2007 where s special limited edition of 150 units of these Titanium MP was released
to commemorate 1st Anniversary opening of a LEICA specialist store in Ginza district,
Tokyo. However, it was not being released for global distribution.
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This is an incredibly attractive camera, all exterior
metal parts and fittings were using Titanium metal which used the same manufacturing
process for the LEICA M7 Titanium. According the the press release, there were 30
parts and fittings involved with using this light weight and incredibly strong, corrosive
resistant metal to protect its internal components. Titanium parts which extends
to use on the film speed index disc at the rear section. In comparison with the standard
production unit, this MP Titan weighs approx. 90g lighter. The entire edition consists
of only 150 units which has Serial Number controls from 001~150/150 engraved on the
accessory shoe. The LEICA MP Titan edition has not been supplied with a matching
lens, so, even the body cap was a single molded Titanium cap. The LEICA Ginza is not entirely a retail outlet but functions more like a specialist
trade centre for LEICA to create a presence. Other than providing consultation to
local LEICA enthusiasts, its LEICA Gallery often holds exhibition. The first of such
photo exhibit held in the LEICA Ginza was Elliott Erwitt's "Moment of Discovery"
back in July, 2006.
Leica Ginza Salon, 6-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 (0) 3 6215 7070 E-Mail: <leica-ginza@leica-camera.co.jp>
The LEICA GINZA web: http://www.leica-camera.co.jp/service/leica_ginza
I a not sure if the Leica Ginza still keeps any of these LEICA MP Titan bodies. But
may be I can point you to a source as provided below. NOTE: The original price of
this MP Titan was JY 898,000-00 which is around 8,868.35 USD but due to the exchange
rate is very unstable lately, you may make use of the Currency Converter to get the latest conversion. The Seller, Matsumoto has a
price tag of JYen 980,000-00, which is still fair - considering he has something
that you don't and assuming if they are willing to compromized with a little bargain/negotiation.
Credit: Image(s) of this LEICA MP TITANIUM courtesy of MATSUMOTO camera
Japan ®. The group also operates their own active,
popular Online Website, trading for many major camera brands and collectibles Leica
& other major labels. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please
respect the visual property of the contributing photographer. |
LEICA MP-Specific
models/variants - Visual Profiles on selective Leica bodies:- Leica MP Prototype, 1955 | MP Betriebsk w/Electric Motor, 1956 | Leica MP-88/MP-150
Black paint, 1957 | Leica
MP-167; Leica MP-171/MP-313/old/new Leicavit visual, 1957
| Leica M3E1 / MP 271/288 Alfred
Eisenstaedt | Leica
MP 367 & 368 Dual, 1957 | Leica MP-375,
MP-368 & MP-386 | Leica MP 'Edition Hermès',
2003 | Leica MP Betriebsk 0.72x | Evential
production model MP
0.72x Black paint,
2002 | Leica MP classic Kit Set 1 /
Set 2 | Leica MP chrome 0.58X(2 parts) | Leica MP Black Lacquer 0.58x | Leica MP Black Lacquer 0.72x Standard | Leica MP 0.85x
Finder Mag. model | Leica MP Anthracite* Limited Edition Set |
Leica MP
LHSA 1968~2003 Special Edition Grey Hammertone
Finish (3 parts) | Brief
Introduction on Leica
à la carte:-
Leica MP Red Leather 0.85 / Nappa racing Green Leather 0.58X | Others:- Visual
case study on counterfeit LEICA MP ; Leica MP Prototype
w/Prototype Leicavit-M;
Leica MP-3 LHSA;
Leica MP TITAN, 2007
| Leica MP Nomenclature | Leica
MP Instruction manual (1MB PDF) |
Technical Specification (96k PDF)
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Recommended resources
/ Reviews on Leica MP Models (External
Links): Popular Photography (4 parts) | Shutterbug (2 parts) | Stephan gandy/Cameraquest
on MP | Photonet;
Others:-How to load M6/MP w/Rapidwinder-M(Video); Comparing M3 with MP (Leica FAQ); Price indications: Westlicht
Auction House; Ebay Search on Leica MP
Visual Library on Leica M3 Prototype, 1952; Leica M3 Test model, 1953/4 | A photo showcase on early series
of Leica M3 DS bodies:- Leica M3-700131
/ M3-700170 / M3-700000/M3-70031x/M3-70051x | M3 double
stroke chrome 1954~1957 bodies:- Part 1/Part 2/Part 3/Part 4; Leica
M3 Single Stroke 1957~60/1961~66
| Leica M3 Black Paint:-1955/1958/1962~1964/66
/ Case
study on Prices | Leica M3 ELC, 1955/56
Other Leica M3 Variants:- Leica M3 chrome Leica-Technik 57
1954; Leica M3
GOLD Edition, 1956 | Leica M3 DS United Nation Edition, 1957 | Leica M3 Olive Bundeseigentum outfit 1957/ Olive Green Bundeseigentum outfit, 1959 (2 Parts) w/info on high quality M3 Olive Conversion | Leica M3 Betriebskamera/ Betriebsk 1960
| Leica M3 Royal
Dutch Marine Periscope Model,
1966 | Leica M3
Dummies / Riesen-Mode (Giant scale Model); Leica M3 Cutaway Display Unit , 1954
Recommended External Link:
Leica FAQ
| Leica M3 Instruction Manual 1) Location 1 (1.35mb PDF) by Joe Chan; Location 2 (1.2mb PDF) by M.Butkus < Mike@bukus.org>;
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