Leica MP 0.72 Camera Body- Black

The Leica MP 0.72 is a supreme tool for image-making. As a pure mechanical alternative to the Leica M7, every component has been meticulously planned and placed within the camera body. If there was ever a camera system that truly summed up Leica’s 50 years of optical experience, it would be this MP 0.72. The optimised rangefinder provides high-accuracy focusing even under tricky lighting conditions. As well as a tactile ISO dial that sits centre stage upon the rear of the camera body. In essence, this allows you to focus upon the pure intimacy of photography without having to scroll through numerous settings and configurations. All operating elements are constructed from metal, which means the MP 0.72 can withstand constant operation in harsh conditions. This Leica film rangefinder camera is truly a companion for life; letting you focus on framing, composition, creativity, and everything in between.

Leica MP 0.72 Camera Body Key Features:

• The pure mechanical alternative to the popular Leica M7
• 100% slick and stylish mechanical system camera
• Beautiful 35mm film camera tailored to on-the-go reporters
• A great companion for city exploration and travel photography
• Simplified optical design for pure image-makers
• High-accurate focusing, even under poor light conditions
• Tactile central ISO dial - reminiscent of previous Leica camera models
• Metal internal elements to withstand constant operation in harsh conditions
• Compatible with a range of high-performance lenses (21 to 135mm)
• Reliable, quiet, and vibration-free
• Handcrafted design - a camera to last a lifetime
• Compact, thoughtful, and balanced construction
• The combination of over 50 years of optical excellence

Expanded Leica MP 0.72 Camera Body Key Features:

The Meticulous M-Mount Range

The Leica M portfolio is a collection of lenses developed to fulfil the most stringent quality demands for both digital and analogue photography. Their image quality is second-to-none, pairing effortlessly with Leica’s range of compatible high-resolution camera systems. M-mount lenses were first made famous by street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, and Sebastiao Salgado. Unrivalled in resolution, contrast, structure, tonal depth, and overall performance - the Leica M-mount range consists of a special breed of camera lens.

The Red Stamp of Approval

Leica stands as one of the most prestigious names in photography, responsible for some of the most memorable photographs in collective memory. The first fully-functioning 35mm camera was in fact a Leica, changing the game for the artistic and journalistic mediums of photography. These values are still held to a high esteem at Leica, with that same red dot sitting proudly upon the M10-R.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Leica MP 0.72 Rangefinder Camera Body
• 2 x MS-76 (SR44/EPX76) 1.5v Silver Batteries
• 1 x Body Cap
• 1 x Neck Strap
• 1 x Flash Socket Cap
• 1 x Limited 1-Year Leica Society Digital Membership

FAQs:

Does this Leica camera system come equipped with the rapid winder?

The rapid winder is an additional accessory that must be purchased separately to the camera body.

How does this differ to the Leica M7?

The Leica M7 is essentially the auto exposure version of this fully-mechanical MP 0.72 camera system.

How long have Leica been producing optics?

The origin of Leica dates as far back as 1849 in Wetzlar, Germany.