Leica M A Typ 127 Silver
Leica M A Typ 127 Silver
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LEICA M-A (Typ 127) Silver Leica

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The Leica M-A is a fully mechanical camera, meticulously crafted to focus solely on the essentials, offering photographers a fresh realm of creative possibilities. Lacking a monitor, exposure meter, and battery, it instead embodies mechanical excellence that reflects Leica’s century-long legacy of precision. With this analog camera, photographers can directly adjust shutter speed and aperture using the camera and lens, allowing complete immersion in their subject. The distinct sound of the Leica M-A’s shutter release is a testament to its finely tuned engineering and exceptional craftsmanship.

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|SKU : 10371|EAN : 4022243103719

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Specs
Camera typeLeica M-A (type 127) compact, 35 mm rangefinder system camera with a mechanically controlled shutter
Lens mountLeica M-Bayonet
Lens systemLeica M-Lenses,16-135 mm
Exposure controlManual setting of shutter speed and aperture with values from an external exposure meter or by estimation
Flash connectionHot shoe – accessory shoe with centre contact
SynchronisationOn first shutter curtain
Flash exposure controlComputer control by the flash unit or guide number calculation and manual setting of the required aperture value
Viewfinder principleLarge, bright, combined bright-line viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation
EyepieceAdjusted to –0.5 dioptres; correction lenses available for –3 to +3 dioptres
Image field framingBy 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 selectorLever enabling alternative frame pairs to be displayed in the viewfinder without changing lenses (e.g. for framing comparisons)
Parallax compensationThe 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 imageThe 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
Magnification0.72× (for all lenses)
Long-base rangefinderCoincident and superimposed image rangefinder, shown as a bright field at the centre of the viewfinder image
Effective rangefinder base49.9 mm (mechanical rangefinder base 69.25 mm × viewfinder magnification 0.72×)
ShutterHorizontal rubberised-cloth focal plane shutter; extremely low noise; mechanically controlled
Shutter speedsFrom 1 s to 1/1000 s in one-stop increments, B for exposure times of arbitrary length
Shutter releaseStandard internal thread for remote-release cables
Film loadingManual loading after removal of the base and opening the rear flap
Film advanceManually, with rapid wind lever or Leicavit M; motorised, with Leica Motor-M, Leica Winder-M, Leica Winder M4-P or Leica
RewindingManual, pull-out rewind knob after disconnecting the advance mechanism with the R-lever on the front of the camera
Frame counterOn camera top plate; automatically reset when camera baseplate removed
MaterialOne-piece full-metal body with rear flap; top deck and baseplate in brass with black or silver chrome finish
Tripod bushThread A 1/4, DIN 4503 (1/4")
Rear flap/featuresReminder dial for film sensitivity
Dimensions (in mm)Approx. 138 × 38 × 77
WeightApprox. 578 g
Box content
  • Leica M-A (Typ 127) Silver 35mm Rangefinder Camera
  • Body Cap
  • Carrying Strap
  • One Roll of Kodak Tri-X 400 35mm Film
Pure mechanical excellence

The Leica M-A is a film camera crafted for photographers who value simplicity, enabling them to focus solely on manual adjustments like focus, aperture, and shutter speed.

Entirely mechanical in design, it eliminates the need for a battery, delivering an authentic and uninterrupted shooting experience. An integrated ISO dial serves as a convenient reminder of the film’s ISO setting.

Compatible with an extensive selection of M lenses, ranging from 16mm to 135mm, the M-A offers remarkable creative flexibility. Proudly produced in Germany, it upholds Leica’s tradition of exceptional precision and craftsmanship.

Leica M A Typ 127 Black

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

Kodak Tri-X 400 black-and-white film is celebrated for its outstanding sharpness, subtle grain, rich tonal range, broad exposure latitude, and impressive shadow detail. These characteristics have made it a timeless favorite among photographers in both artistic and reportage settings. Its superior qualities perfectly complement the Leica M-A, which is why a roll of Kodak Tri-X 400 film is included with the camera.

Leica M A Typ 127 Silver
LEICA M-A (Typ 127) Silver
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