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Leica M-A

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The Leica M-A is a timeless no nonsense 35mm film camera that highlights German engineering and superb build qualityRead more
When I first experienced the Leica M-A I felt a little underwhelmed. Since then I've realised there is more to the M-A than might initially meet the eye.Read more
The Leica M-A (Typ 127) is a camera from another time—a purely mechanical 35mm rangefinder. It's expensive, but perfectly engineered.Read more
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Pros

  • very efficient
  • noticeably smoother and more controlled
  • It is of course a wonderful camera to use

Cons

  • ham-handed self-promotion
  • manual film rewind knob
  • Leica did not feel the need to further complicate the camera

Key specs

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Leica M-A - Pros & Cons

Leica M-A

Pros

  • very efficient
  • noticeably smoother and more controlled
  • It is of course a wonderful camera to use
  • simpler
  • much simpler
  • more honest
  • The leather grip fits perfectly and feels softer and more comfortable to hold than the
  • tremendous Leica build quality
  • Each generation is better than the old one
  • unobtrusive
  • flush and smooth to the touch

Cons

  • ham-handed self-promotion
  • manual film rewind knob
  • Leica did not feel the need to further complicate the camera
  • just too heavy and consumed too much space for travel and hiking
  • spam is not
  • heavier than the M-A or M3
  • Q2 only with interchangeable lenses
  • lacks a self-timer
  • lack of a reflex mirror minimizes vibrations
  • Sync speed limited to 1/50-second
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Leica M-A - Full Specifications

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Dimensions
Width5.43 in
Weight20.39 oz
Depth1.5 in
Height3.03 in
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Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver

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