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Absolutely dependable

As a purely mechanical camera, the Leica M-A is a precision instrument that has been so dramatically reduced to the essentials that it opens up entirely new creative horizons for photographers.

 

Form and function

The exterior of the Leica M-A is as timeless as the precision engineering hidden inside.

 

Two different finishes

The camera is available in two different finishes: the classic look of the silver chrome version continues the design tradition derived from 60 years of Leica M-Cameras.

The shutter-speed dial, the aperture ring on the lens and the characteristic rangefinder for focusing: the new Leica M-A (Typ 127) has everything a camera needs. Many of its components were used in the very first M cameras exactly as they are today. No changes have been made to its mechanical way of working in the past 60 years and there won’t be any reason to do so in the coming 60 years either. The Leica M-A is the puristic perfection of analog photography and now symbolizes a precision-engineered return to the essence of the art of photography.

  • Compact, analog viewfinder system camera
  • Mechanically controlled focal-plane shutter
  • With frame selector
  • Purely mechanical camera: without light meter and aperture priority mode
  • No batteries necessary
  • Reduced design without Leica logo on the front

 

 

 

 

Camera System

M System

Camera Type

Analogue

Colour

Silver

Specifications

  • Camera

    Leica M-A (Typ 127) compact range and viewfinder system camera with mechanically controlled shutter

  • Lens Connection

    Leica M bayonet

  • Lens System

    Leica M lenses from 16-135mm

  • Exposure Control

    Manual shutter speed & aperture setting based on readings from external exposure meter or operator assessment

  • Flash unit connection

    Using accessory shoe with center contact

  • Synchronization

    With 1st shutter curtain

  • Flash sync speed

    1/5  s; slower shutter speeds can be used

  • Flash exposure control

    Computer control of flash unit or guide number calculation and manual setting of required aperture

  • Viewfinder principle

    Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation

  • Eyepiece

    Calibrated to -0.5 dpt. Corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available

  • Image field limiter

    By activating two bright lines each: For 28 and 90 mm or for 35 and 135 mm, or for 50 and 75 mm; automatic activation when lens is fitted

  • Image field selector

    Allows the bright-line pairs to be manually activated at any time (e.g. to compare detail)

  • Parallax compensation

    Horizontal and vertical offset between viewfinder and lens axis is automatically compensated according to the relevant distance setting

  • Correlation between viewfinder & film images

    At the shortest possible distance setting for each focal length, the bright line frame size corresponds to an image size of approx. 23 x 35 mm. When set to infinity, depending on the focal length between 9% (28mm)  and 23% (135mm)  more is captured by the film than is shown in the corresponding bright line frame

  • Magnification

    (For all lenses) 0.72 x

  • Large basis range finder

    Split or superimposed image range finder shown as bright field in the center of the viewfinder image

  • Effective measurement basis

    ‘49.9 mm (mechanical measurement basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.72 x)

  • Shutter

    Rubber blanket slotted shutter with horizontal movement; extremely low-noise; mechanically controlled

  • Shutter speeds

    From 1 s to 1/1  s in whole increments, B for long exposures of any duration, (1/5 s) for flash synchronization

  • Shutter release

    Standard thread for cable release integrated

  • Film winding

  • Loading

    Manual film loading after opening the bottom cover and the rear panel

  • Winding forwards

    Manually with quick wind lever or Leicavit M, motorized using Leica Motor-M, Leica Winder-M, Leica Winder M4-P, or Leica Winder M4-2 (from serial no. 10350)

  • Rewind

    Manually with pull-out rewind button, after moving the R lever on the front of the camera

  • Material

    Enclosed all-metal body with hinged rear panel; chromed brass top & bottom cover

  • Tripod thread

    A 1/4  DIN 4503 (1/4”)

  • Rear panel / equipment

    Indicator for film sensitivity

  • Dimensions

    (Length x Depth x Height) 138 mm x 38 mm x 77 mm

  • Weight

    Approx. 578 g

  • Items supplied

    Housing bayonet cover, carrying strap

What's in the Box

  • Camera body
  • Carrying strap
  • Bayonet cap for body
  • Cover for accessory shoe