Leica | M-A Rangefinder Camera (Black, Typ 127)

Leica M-A Rangefinder Camera (Black, Typ 127)

MFR Part #: 10370

Samy's Part #: S-034840

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As a purely mechanical camera, the Leica M-A Rangefinder Camera 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. 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.

The exterior of the Leica M-A is as timeless as the precision engineering hidden inside. For instance, the Leica red dot has been deliberately omitted to emphasise the classic restraint of its design as an ultimate expression of understatement. Viewed from the side, the M-A is also noticeably slimmer than its digital counterparts.

The camera is available in black finishe: In the black chrome option, the M-A is reminiscent of the style of the M Monochrom and raises the bar in terms of unobtrusiveness and discretion. While an engraving on the top plate of the silver chrome M-A indicates its origins, only a closer look at its black-coloured counterpart reveals the Leica logo on its accessory shoe.

The M-System is not the only photographic legend celebrating its 60th birthday in 2014. Kodak Tri-X 400 film was also brought to life in 1954. With its exceptional sharpness, fine grain, and distinctive tonal gradation, extremely broad exposure latitude, and very good shadow detail, this black and white film soon became a firm favorite and a classic for art and reportage photography. And it’s also the perfect partner for the Leica M-A – which explains why Kodak Tri-X 400 film is included in the Leica M-A package.

Features:

Classic 35mm film rangefinder features a large, bright 0.72x-magnification viewfinder.
Completely mechanical operation requires no battery and permits working with just the basic aspects of photography: shutter speed, aperture, and film speed.
A rear ISO dial can be used to indicate the speed of film in use.
The top shutter speed dial permits selection of speeds from 1/1000 sec. to 1 sec., with a bulb setting also available for long exposures. Flash sync is available at all speeds up to 1/50 sec.
The hot shoe incorporates a center contact for compatibility with a wide array of flashes.
Compatible with all M-mount lenses ranging in focal lengths from 16mm to 135mm.
Image field frame lines are automatically activated with each mounted lens, and offer an accurate, parallax-corrected reference for image composition. Alternatively, image field lines can be selected to pre-visualize the composition of other focal length lenses.

WARNING

Cancer and reproductive harm.

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Billingham - 550 Original Camera Bag (Khaki w/ Tan Trim)

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Kodak - TX Tri-X 400 B&W Negative Film - 135-36 (USA) per roll

$7.99

Film Camera Information
Film Format	35mm
Flash Range	Hot shoe with center contact
Viewfinder	Bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax correction
Lens Type	Leica M lenses from 16-135mm focal length
Shutter Speed	1/1000 sec
Dimensions	5.4 x 1.5 x 3.0" / 138 x 38 x 77 mm
Weight	1.3 lb / 578 g
Lens Mount	Leica M

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Roll of Kodak Tri-X 400 35mm Black & White Negative Film
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