Hi Marco,
I just started out in LF as well. After doing some research I found that most of the material on the web is very US-centric: Hardly anyone ever mentiones MPP cameras. MPP was an English company and only a few ever made it to the US. England's not far from Italy however (nor from Amsterdam, which is where I am).
I ordered an MPP Mk VII from http://www.andrewscameras.co.uk. I was a bit nervour buying it over the phone, but all has turned out well. It came with a 150mm Xenar. And old lens, but I've been making some very nice pictures with it. I paid 300 UKP for the whole thing, including four film cassetes. I know, 4 isn't nearly enough, but it'll get you started.
As I ordered it I was also worried that it wouldn't have enough movements, but it turns out to have plenty! You can read more about it at http://www.mppusers.freeuk.com/microtec.htm Scroll down for the Mk VII and VIII.
Cheers,
Alex
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