Leica M-A (Typ 127) Body Only - Chrome

M-A (Typ 127) Body Only - Chrome

M-A (Typ 127) Body Only - Chrome
After 14 years Leica Camera presents again a rangefinder film camera - the Leica M-A.
The feature set is identical to the still available Leica MP but it doesn't have exposure metering, battery or any electronics at all.
The Leica M-A isn't completely new
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.
A stainless steel version of the Leica M-A was part of the Leica M Edition 100 introduced during the inauguration of the new Leica HQ in spring.
Parallax Correction
Horizontal and vertical offset between viewfinder and lens axis automatically compensated for according to relevant distance setting.
At the shortest possible distance for each focal length, the bright line frame size corresponds to an image 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.
Rangefinder Basis
49.9 mm (mechanical measurement basis of 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification of 0.72x) Split or superimposed image rangefinder
shown as bright field in the center of the viewfinder image.

Key Features:

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 



Specifications


Lens Mount:
Leica M bayonet

Lens System:
Leica M lenses from 16-135mm focal length

Camera Type:
Mechanical rangefinder

Film Format:
35 mm

Exposure Control:
Manual (shutter speed on body only; aperture on attached lens)

External Flash Connection:
Hot shoe with center contact

Flash Synchronization:
With first curtain; up to 1/50 sec.

Shutter Type:
Focal plane; mechanical rubber blanket slotted shutter with horizontal movement

Shutter Speed Range:
1 to 1/1000 sec. (in 1 EV increments), bulb

Viewfinder Type:
Bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax correction

Eyepiece:
Calibrated to -0.5 dpt (optional corrective lenses available)

Magnification:
0.72x

Film Loading:
Manual film loading after opening the bottom cover and the rear panel

Film Wind Forward:
Manual winding with quick wind lever (compatible with optional motorized winders)

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

Tripod Mount:
1/4"

Dimensions


Size:
5.4 x 1.5 x 3.0 / 138 x 38 x 77 mm

Weight:
1.3 lb / 578 g

Included in the Box: 
Camera Body. 
Carry Strap. 
Body Bayonet Cap. 
Cover for accessory Shoe.