Leica 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: 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. 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) 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 Magnification: 0.72x 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 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) Rewind: Manually with pull-out rewind button, after moving the R lever on front of camera Tripod Mount: 1/4" Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.5 x 3.0" / 138 x 38 x 77 mm Weight: 1.3 lb / 578 g