M-A (Typ 127) Black Leica

Name: Leica M-A (Typ 127) Black
Brand: Leica
SKU: 10370
Price: 6000.00 EUR
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M-A (Typ 127) Black

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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. It may have no monitor, no exposure meter, and no battery, but what it does have is a mechanical quality that makes Leica’s 100 years of experience instantly tangible. With this analog camera photographers can read the shutter speed and aperture directly from the camera and lens and so concentrate fully on their subject. The acoustic signature of the shutter release of a Leica M-A is a delight that immediately reveals the precision-engineered excellence of its origin.

Brand : Leica |SKU : 10370|EAN : 4022243103702

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Technical specifications

Camera type	Leica M-A (type 127) compact, 35 mm rangefinder system camera with a mechanically controlled shutter
Lens mount	Leica M-Bayonet
Lens system	Leica M-Lenses,16-135 mm
Exposure control	Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture with values from an external exposure meter or by estimation
Flash connection	Hot shoe – accessory shoe with centre contact
Synchronisation	On first shutter curtain
Flash exposure control	Computer control by the flash unit or guide number calculation and manual setting of the required aperture value
Viewfinder principle	Large, bright, combined bright-line viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation
Eyepiece	Adjusted to –0.5 dioptres; correction lenses available for –3 to +3 dioptres
Image field framing	By projection of pairs of bright-line frames for 28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm, 50 and 75 mm lenses; automatic display of corresponding frames when lenses are locked into the bayonet mount
Frame selector	Lever enabling alternative frame pairs to be displayed in the viewfinder without changing lenses (e.g. for framing comparisons)
Parallax compensation	The horizontal and vertical differences between the viewfinder and lens axes are automatically compensated for in relation to the focusing distance
Concordance of viewfinder and film image	The bright-line frame size corresponds to an image size of approx. 23 × 35 mm at the minimum focusing distance for all focal lengths; focused at infinity, and depending on the focal length, approx. 9% (28 mm) to 23% (135 mm) more will be captured on the film than is shown in the corresponding brightline frame
Magnification	0.72× (for all lenses)
Long-base rangefinder	Coincident and superimposed image rangefinder, shown as a bright field at the centre of the viewfinder image
Effective rangefinder base	49.9 mm (mechanical rangefinder base 69.25 mm × viewfinder magnification 0.72×)
Shutter	Horizontal rubberised-cloth focal plane shutter; extremely low noise; mechanically controlled
Shutter speeds	From 1 s to 1/1000 s in one-stop increments, B for exposure times of arbitrary length
Shutter release	Standard internal thread for remote-release cables
Film loading	Manual loading after removal of the base and opening the rear flap
Film advance	Manually, with rapid wind lever or Leicavit M; motorised, with Leica Motor-M, Leica Winder-M, Leica Winder M4-P or Leica
Rewinding	Manual, pull-out rewind knob after disconnecting the advance mechanism with the R-lever on the front of the camera
Frame counter	On camera top plate; automatically reset when camera baseplate removed
Material	One-piece full-metal body with rear flap; top deck and baseplate in brass with black or silver chrome finish
Tripod bush	Thread A 1/4, DIN 4503 (1/4")
Rear flap/features	Reminder dial for film sensitivity
Dimensions (in mm)	Approx. 138 × 38 × 77
Weight	Approx. 578 g

Box content

Leica M-A (Typ 127) Black 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Body Cap
Carrying Strap
One Roll of Kodak Tri-X 400 35mm Film

About the product

Pure mechanical excellence

The Leica M-A is an analog camera designed for photographers who prefer to focus on the essentials, allowing them to concentrate on focusing, aperture, and shutter speed.

With its fully mechanical body, there’s no need for a battery, offering a pure, uninterrupted shooting experience. The M-A camera features an ISO dial, making it easy to remember the ISO setting in use.

It is compatible with a wide range of M lenses, from 16mm to 135mm, providing versatile creative possibilities. Proudly made in Germany, the M-A continues Leica’s legacy of precision craftsmanship.

Absolutely dependable

The Leica M-A is a fully mechanical camera, meticulously simplified to its core functions, offering photographers new creative possibilities and freedom.

Form and function

The Leica M-A combines timeless elegance with precise engineering, featuring a design that emphasizes understatement. The absence of the red dot further highlights its classic, restrained aesthetic.

Two different finishes

The M-A analog camera is available in two different finishes: Black or Silver. The classic look of the Silver Leica M-A continues the design tradition derived from 60 years of Leica M-Cameras.

The favorite film of the Leica M-A: Kodak Tri-X 400

Renowned for its remarkable sharpness, fine grain, rich tonal gradation, wide exposure latitude, and excellent shadow detail, Kodak Tri-X 400 black and white film quickly gained popularity as a classic choice for both art and reportage photography. Its exceptional qualities make it the ideal match for the Leica M-A, which is why Kodak Tri-X 400 film is included with the camera.

FAQ

Who should buy the Leica M-A?

The Leica M-A is for photographers who want a fully mechanical 35mm film rangefinder camera, with no electronics and no light meter, focusing entirely on manual control and a pure film shooting experience.

What type of photography is the Leica M-A best suited for?

The Leica M-A is best suited for deliberate, fully manual film photography, such as long-term personal projects, fine art, and traditional reportage where simplicity and total control are essential.