The LEICA MP is a 35mm compact rangefinder system camera with mechanically controlled shutter. The sleek and reliable Leica MP can be operated without batteries for all exposure times, under any weather conditions. No matter what Mother Nature throws at you, your Leica is ready to go. The Leica MP has been pared down to the essentials. Without an electronic shutter, it will stay quietly out of the way, leaving crucial decisions up to you, the photographer. The Leica MP does not try to think on its own. Instead, its selective TTL metering system provides data support which can aid you in selecting ideal exposure parameters.