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Leica MP Classic Outfit
Background of the Leica
MP Classic Outfit Set (Scripts as furnished in the auction w/ slight content modification
fit to use in this visual profile):- LEICA MP Classic outfit which includes with
a SUMMICRON-M 1:2/50 mm as standard lens. The MP Classic Outfit is specifically produced
for LEICA Asian distributor Schmidt Marketing. Leica Camera AG has produced a special
LEICA MP model for the priority country of China commemorating Fifty (50) years after
the birth on the best rangefinder camera series with the beginning of the original
Leica M series models in 1954. This unique set is based on original equipment of
the 1956/1957 Leica MP and marked the anniversary in fittingly style. The LEICA MP
Classic is a completely mechanical camera, i.e. it does not have any electronics,
as would be necessary to use along with an exposure meter for example. The MP Classic
outfit is supplied in a set complete with a (rare-remake) black lacquered LEICA SUMMICRON-M
1:2/50 mm where the external appearance of which is based on the Summicron-M 1:2/50
mm version made back in 1954. Similarly, the lens also comes completed with a detachable
black lacquered metal lens hood and a leather carrying strap. The front lens cap
is also made of metal and black lacquered.
The LEICA MP Classic Outfit set has a Limited production series of 500 only. The
unit shown below in this visual showcase has a rather unique serial number of No.
#388 - one of two most lucky number reference to the Chinese community! Standard
accessories in the Leica MP Classic Limited Edition Outfit: body cap, leather strap,
both lens caps, metal lens hood/cap, manual, certificates, warranty cards, case and
box. Approx. Price at Auction: USD5,300-00. Also refer to | NEXT
SET w/ S/N 30X & 49X |
Credit: Image(s) courtesy of some
nice folks from DigifanCN®. The group
also operates their own active, popular EBAY STORE, trading for many major camera brands and collectibles. Image Copyright ©
2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing
photographer.* NOTE;- Indicative price here in this site were based original prices
published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according to
gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation methods.
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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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