Leica M-A (Typ 127) Black

Pure Mechanical Excellence As a purely mechanical camera, the Leica M-A 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 Leicas 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.

Form and function in a perfect design

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 emphasize the classic restraint of its design as an ultimate expression of an understatement. Viewed from the side, the M-A is also noticeably slimmer than its digital counterparts.

The favorite film of the analog M: Kodak Tri-X 400

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, 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 its 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.

• Easy to use -photographer concentrates on focusing, aperture, and shutter speed
• Fully mechanical body without the need to use a battery
• ISO dial to remember which ISO is being used
• Access to a wide range of M lenses from 16 – 135 mm
• Discrete black chrome finish or classical silver finish
• Enclosed all-metal body with chromed brass top & bottom covers
• Made in Germany