Leica MP is simply the best, there is no way around it. However, buying my first Leica with BHphoto is probably the best decision I’ve had. I had experience with Adorama but BHphoto customer service is far superior. No return return fees (Adorama does make you pay return fees), exchange/return convenience, and fast shipping. If you decide between the two, BHphoto would be the best option as it gives you a peace of mind knowing that they will take care their customer. I had an issue with the first order and had to exchanged it. I called them and explained the situation and they exchanged it with no questions asked. Simply the best customer service by far. It reminds me of REI customer service (if you live in PNW you’ll know what I’m talking about). They have a ... MoreLeica MP is simply the best, there is no way around it. However, buying my first Leica with BHphoto is probably the best decision I’ve had. I had experience with Adorama but BHphoto customer service is far superior. No return return fees (Adorama does make you pay return fees), exchange/return convenience, and fast shipping. If you decide between the two, BHphoto would be the best option as it gives you a peace of mind knowing that they will take care their customer. I had an issue with the first order and had to exchanged it. I called them and explained the situation and they exchanged it with no questions asked. Simply the best customer service by far. It reminds me of REI customer service (if you live in PNW you’ll know what I’m talking about). They have a customer for life. Thank you, BHphoto!

I've read all of the glowing reviews about the MP, the legendary build quality, hand made German mechanical perfection, how beautiful the black paint is, etc. and for the most part I concur and love mine. However, I would strongly advise not buying a Leica product unless you can truly afford it. I purchased mine from B&H which is where I have gotten 99% of my photo gear and accessories for years - they are great.My problem is with Leica customer/repair services. Near the end of my three year factory warranty, occasionally the meter LED's in the viewfinder began blinking alternately - the center O led would not blink. I replaced the battery a couple of times - did all I could to check for the obvious. Since this issue was intermittent and would often go days ... MoreI've read all of the glowing reviews about the MP, the legendary build quality, hand made German mechanical perfection, how beautiful the black paint is, etc. and for the most part I concur and love mine. However, I would strongly advise not buying a Leica product unless you can truly afford it. I purchased mine from B&H which is where I have gotten 99% of my photo gear and accessories for years - they are great.My problem is with Leica customer/repair services. Near the end of my three year factory warranty, occasionally the meter LED's in the viewfinder began blinking alternately - the center O led would not blink. I replaced the battery a couple of times - did all I could to check for the obvious. Since this issue was intermittent and would often go days without showing up, and the camera would otherwise function fine, I put off calling Leica in NJ. I finally did call and talked with a rep who was to send my info to the service department coordinator. Some four days later the gentleman called me and advised I send the MP to them and because by then it was just out of warranty made a note that Leica would cover the cost of any repairs needed. Today I received an estimate of $1,100 for the repairs. The estimate stated the EXTERIOR SHOW SIGNS OF HEAVY USE which is laughable. I bought this camera to use, not to add to a collection. But, it has been babied and is either in a bag or around my neck. Never dropped or banged into anything. The only brass showing is at the tip of the film advance lever. I bought this for my 65th birthday and just had finished paying for it.....Mine may be an isolated case, I want to think so but in talking with the service supervisor, he advised me that a lot of the old-times in the service department had retired and they were having problems training new people. Leica forums generally do not speak highly of the service department - I had mostly ignored those comments until my experience....Hopefully, Leica and I can come to some agreement as to the repair.....The accessories are very expensive as well......Just saying.

A beautiful camera inside out! I have owned and used a Rollei 35 for couple of years and it made me fall in love with the film photography. So I decided to give Leica a try. My first one was M3 but photos came either under- or over-exposed roll after roll. I tried three (!) external light meters, including those by Leica ? and it still did not yield the results I was looking for. It just did not feel right for me. So I sold it and almost decided to keep shooting with Rollei when the backordered MP was delivered (I waited for 5+ months since placing the order). I fell in love with the camera from first sight and first film load. The craftsmanship is superb, the appearance is beautiful, the camera looks and feels like a lifelong companion ? it is such a pleasure to ... MoreA beautiful camera inside out! I have owned and used a Rollei 35 for couple of years and it made me fall in love with the film photography. So I decided to give Leica a try. My first one was M3 but photos came either under- or over-exposed roll after roll. I tried three (!) external light meters, including those by Leica ? and it still did not yield the results I was looking for. It just did not feel right for me. So I sold it and almost decided to keep shooting with Rollei when the backordered MP was delivered (I waited for 5+ months since placing the order). I fell in love with the camera from first sight and first film load. The craftsmanship is superb, the appearance is beautiful, the camera looks and feels like a lifelong companion ? it is such a pleasure to hold it and shoot with it. The light meter is a best addition to the otherwise all-manual camera. The first roll came in just as expected and so the MP is a keeper! Of course, it is still just a tool ? but the top notch one.