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I prefer to know that are still film cameras in production. I love film with all the imperfections that have. But working this way simple is different. And i like this way. Thanks for the news

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I prefer to know that are still film cameras in production. I love film with all the imperfections that have. But working this way simple is different. And i like this way. Thanks for the news

don't kill film

leica having to clarify about not discontinuing the MP and M7, has a negative tone to it. They have indicated maybe unintentionally that some day that would be done.Leica is what it is due to its exploitation of the 35mm film format. They showed it to the world, what a small negative, if exposed with good glass and an accurate body was capable of. The world followed........ them. They should keep the film cameras in production, does not matter at what price, just to preserve the heritage of the company. Leica should issue a statement that it will never stop producing film cameras rather than saying it has no plans to stop for the moment.

Glad film cameras are still being produced

Although I rarely use film these days I still like it especially for landscape photography where instant results are not an issue. Also even film copied digitally has it's own characteristics that are unique to each film and create an art form all of their own.

Great comments; Film = 0 Workflow

I must say that the comment made about Leica showing the world how to make stellar images using great equipment and the wonderful glass that is Leica is so true and should be required instruction at all photography seminars.

For me the quest for zero workflow is nearly totally satisfied by film, with the single drawback being the "crutch" that the digital camera has created to instantly show the effect of exposure, composition and light effects.

For many, digital workflow is a simple thing, often welcomed and the focus of their photographic joy.

For myself, someone who receives so much electronic communication and has to produce electronic education media, film is a glorious vacation from silicon.

Thank you Leica, Ilford, Agfa, Kodak, Zeiss, and of course, all the labs around North America that continually invest in film processing and allow us to spend our time being creative.

Leica: Producing = Customers: Buying?

It's nice that people like film and are encouraged that Leica continues to produce the M7 and MP. But it's time for consumers to put their money where their mouth is. Buy a new M7, MP or a la carte in 2010 and show Leica you are as committed as they are.

Leica camers

It must be remembered that the Leica is the great-great-great-grandaddy of all film cameras. Oskar Barnack's original Ur-Leica of 1913 was the first 35mm film camera. Refined by 1923-24, it was put into production as the model 1 in 1925. The M series, introduced in 1954 as the M3 continues in 2010 with the M7 and MP. Having invested in 8 rangefinder Leicas, I am sure that film and cameras will be available for many years to come. We are beginning to see a limited choice of film in some shops, especially country-town ones. It is possible though that monochrome will persist. I have started using the chromogenic films such as Ilford's XP2 and Kodak's BW 400 CN that can be processed in C41 process in a high-street-minilab. I can report excellent results. Although digital offers post-capture image manipulation, with a film camera a mono film, this can be done at the point of exposure with coloured filters. Keep using your film cameras, there is still a lot that can be done and much enjoyment. Digital boys are restricted by battery dependancy and full memory cards.