Is Leica MP discontinued?

End of era. Re: Leica stopped production of M7 and MP last year.

How do I make my shutter silent?

Navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap the Settings icon. Swipe to and tap the switch next to Shutter sound to disable it.

Is Leica MP made of brass?

The main components of the MP are made from brass and the camera is heavier than the M6 classic. Leica had originally switched from brass gears to steel when they felt the need to add a motor drive for the M series.

Is the Leica MP mechanical?

Also, unlike the M7 , as the word-of-mouth name sugggests, the Leica MP is fully mechanical, i.e. it can operate fully without any batteries.

Does Leica still make a film camera?

Leica still sells the M-A mechanical film camera (pictured above) that is priced at $5,200 – so I can see how a new cheaper version can make sense.

When did Leica stop making film cameras?

Leica brought it into the digital age with the M8 in 2006, but the M7, the last film model in the series, has hung around since its introduction in 2002. Now, that’ll be no more, as Red Dot Forum recently reported that the company is immediately ceasing production of all versions of the M7.

What is the Leica MP made of?

Leica MP Titanium All exterior metal parts and fittings are made of titanium, similar to the Leica M7 Titanium and the Leica M9 Titan. The camera weighs approximately 90 grams less than a regular MP. Even the special body cap is made from titanium, as is the ISO selector disc on the back of the camera.

Which Leica is brass?

The exclusive Leica M-P “Brass Edition 35” is limited to only 35 sets in the world. It is a camera with pedigree. The M-P “Brass Edition 35” hails from Leica’s illustrious line of “M System” cameras, which was introduced back in 1954. The very first model in the series was called the M3.

Does Leica MP have a light meter?

The Leica MP is an analog 35mm film camera, that features a built in light meter. Production of this model began in 2003 by Leica Camera AG. The “MP” designation stands for “Mechanical Perfection”.